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The Development Control Authority has ordered an immediate stop to construction of the large statue at Glorious Hope Ministries, deepening the controversy surrounding the monument.<\/p>

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Officials said the church must show proof of proper authorization. Sources said approval was granted, but not for the location where the statue stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elder Claude Weaver, the church\u2019s leader, said all paperwork is in order and that he has complied with the DCA\u2019s request.<\/p>

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The statue\u2014towering over All Saints Road\u2014was meant to symbolize the biblical prophecies in the book of Daniel. Its helmeted head, crossed arms, and muscular frame have drawn mixed reactions, with some calling it a bold expression of faith and others criticizing its size and placement.<\/p>

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With the DCA\u2019s intervention, the future of the statue remains uncertain.<\/p>\n

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The Development Control Authority has ordered an immediate stop to construction of the large statue at Glorious Hope Ministries, deepening the controversy surrounding the monument. Officials said the church must show proof of proper authorization. Sources said approval was granted, but not for the location where the statue stands. 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