A massive statue recently erected by Glorious Hope Ministries has triggered sharp debate within Antigua’s religious community, with some leaders praising its biblical inspiration while others question its purpose and expense.
Elder Claude Weaver, the church’s leader, said the structure was designed to raise awareness about the return of Christ and was inspired by the book of Daniel.
But Bishop Charlesworth Brown of the Christian Council criticized the installation, arguing it has created more division than unity. “We are here to harmonize the society … I don’t think the erection of that image brings harmony,” Brown said. He added that the Christian message is best spread through faith and teaching rather than costly monuments.
The towering structure, visible to anyone passing along All Saints Road, has become a point of controversy, with Brown suggesting the funds spent could have instead supported needy families.
The statue remains in place as the debate over its symbolism and necessity continues.
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If it was a statue of “white Jesus” they would be quiet as a church mouse.
If there is strife and confusion it’s because people won’t read their Bible for themselves and their leaders love them being ignorant.
As another comment mentioned, other leaders are concerned their members will get too curious and go visit.
The statue is doing exactly what it’s doing, create conversation.
God told Weaver to build it….
So what does the Bishop has to say about that.
When you build these huge church buildings, did you think about the people in need?
Thief nah lub fu see thief with long bag.
This gimmick is going to draw persons away from other churches so all the other church owners worried that the collection plate will decline.
Each group is allowed their own beliefs and creative expression, aren’t they? It’s not depicting hatred, prejudice , or war. They just have different ways of expressing than you.
Them reporters at that newsroom just LUBBBBB drama. SMH. Let the fights amoung the religious heads begin.