A World in Pictures (I can't believe it's not Jesus) - Kevin LaZur

Big Butter Jesus, in Monroe, OH

This beautiful statue was brought into the world in Sept of 2004. Formally known as the "King of Kings", this is a 62-foot likeness of Jesus weighing 16,000 lbs. Solid Rock Church is the church claiming ownership of the statue, which can be seen by drivers from I-75. Unfortunately it is made of Styrofoam and fiberglass, not butter, but the message still comes across. The nation watched with mouths agape when this creation was introduced to the world. The righteousness of this statue shocked and changed many citizens.  It is said to have been solely responsible for the Christian religious majority in America.

What does this picture mean to us today? There was a time when this photo, this idea, was a trending topic taking the American media by storm. It inspired the creation of 2 songs, and was known by many nicknames including Super Jesus and Touchdown Jesus. This idea of a large, slippery, edible savior holds sentimental value to many across the nation. To others it was a statue of little importance, and was easily forgotten within a month.