A California ski resort is under fire for plans to build a 20-foot statue of Jesus’ mother.
Those frustrated by the decision to add Mary to Mt. Shasta Ski Park in McCloud, California, have launched a petition seeking to stop its construction.
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The petition — “Stop the Construction of a Religious Statue at Our Local Ski Park” — argues the statue will “threaten to disrupt” the environment at the ski resort.
“The ski park is not just an outdoor space; it’s our community’s gathering spot,” the petition reads, in part. “It is where we teach our children to ski and where we meet with friends and family during the winter months.”
The text continued, “The religious icon currently under construction threatens to alienate members of our diverse community who do not share the same religious beliefs. Local gathering places, whether private or not, should remain neutral spaces that promote inclusivity and respect for all visitors.”
The treatise, which already has more than 1,950 signatories, goes on to state the area is already appreciated for its current “natural beauty and spirituality” and dismisses the need for such an “intrusive religious icon.”
The petition text
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