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riversedge

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Sat Mar 7, 2026, 06:59 PM Saturday

The largest Baptist church in Alabama has announced plans to build a 120-foot statue of President Trump on its campus a [View all]

I shake my head! No words!!!



The largest Baptist church in Alabama has announced plans to build a 120-foot statue of President Trump on its campus as a "token of appreciation for what God has done for the United States under his leadership."

Church leaders say the monument will overlook the campus in a pose that some observers noted bears a striking resemblance to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. When asked about the similarity, one of the church board members clarified the difference:

"That statue in Brazil is an idol, this is simply a respectful tribute to the greatest leader in all of world history, who just happens to have been divinely chosen."

Plans reportedly include a viewing platform at the base of the statue, a gift shop selling commemorative hats and devotional coffee mugs, and nightly lighting so the statue can be seen from several counties away.

The lead pastor emphasized that the project is not meant to replace worship to God but rather to
"encourage gratitude towards God, and of course patriotism, and the occasional selfie."

Construction is expected to begin once enough donations are collected, which organizers say should happen quickly since "patriotic generosity is practically a spiritual gift around here."

Church leaders added that anyone comparing the monument to a golden calf is "missing the point entirely," noting that the statue will be made of reinforced concrete, not gold.


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A great target for vandalism. JBTaurus83 Saturday #1
No shit. They don't even name the church. Just another Fake post at DU Brenda Saturday #8
Church leaders say the monument will overlook... EarlG Saturday #2
Excellent wording, Earl, to make an excellent point. wnylib Saturday #10
. wnylib Saturday #3
Satire. NT mahatmakanejeeves Saturday #4
Where is the money coming from? Retrograde Saturday #5
I'm calling this out as parody. The "largest Baptist Church in Alabama" is not specified by name or location, and .... eppur_se_muova Saturday #6
Good point. I fell for it since anything seems possible these days. wnylib Saturday #11
My first reaction was, very nearly, to look out the window first, since I live in N. AL. eppur_se_muova Saturday #20
Maybe Moses can come back and dispose of that golden idol too. sinkingfeeling Saturday #7
Alabama hosting Burning Man 2029? maxrandb Saturday #9
This is definitely satire. Oneironaut Saturday #12
As the Rolling Stones might say: Locutusofborg Saturday #13
;-{)..... Goonch Saturday #14
Not a cult dalton99a Saturday #15
Why do you not change your OP? This is NOT TRUE. Brenda Saturday #16
Thank you. Boomerproud Saturday #21
He's their god Bettie Saturday #17
They completely failed to understand both the Bible and the Constitution. Initech Saturday #18
GOLDEN CALF ? Captain Zero Saturday #19
Hey riversedge... Brenda Saturday #22
They need to follow up with a Golden Calf for their altar. Idolatry is Non-Christian. They are Churchianity. artemisia1 Saturday #23
Realized this was satire Boo1 Saturday #24
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