Jesus has to earn money in Poland

[Jaga]

I have no idea why anybody would build such a gigantic figure. But at least there are antennas in Jesus's crown, so he is earning his living

An Enormous Statue of Jesus in Poland Just Got Internet Antennas and No One's Sure Why

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Rising 108 feet in the air, Christ the King is said to be the tallest statue of Jesus in the world. Since 2010, it’s loomed over the residents of Świebodzin, Poland, and it’s apparently already getting some upgrades. Signal broadcasting equipment was recently spotted embedded in the statue’s crown, but no one’s quite sure what’s going on with Jesus 2.0.



The brainchild of a now-deceased local priest named Sylwester Zawadzki, Christ the King was crowdfunded with $1.45 million in donations from residents of the town and elsewhere. According to Polish outlet Fakt 24, numerous local controversies have erupted since it was built and the latest could be walking a line between the sacred and the profane.

Fakt 24 noticed that antennas had been installed on top of Jesus’s head and obtained drone footage to get a good look at the equipment.

see the video

[kaima]

It is not surprising to see the communication antennas on top. It is quite desirable to have the highest location for best distance covered and best service.

I have to agree that it seems rather profane rather than respectful or even further, worhipful or inspiring to worship or inspiring to faith. Would it be too extreme to use the word prideful?

I wonder what maintenance will cost over the long run ...

Kai

[karl]

My best reply upon this, is the statue earnt the money, not to Jesus for there is a difference.

Karl