{"id":2127585,"date":"2023-12-17T19:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T00:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/planned-20-foot-virgin-mary-statue-atop-california-ski-resort-sparks-anger-petition\/"},"modified":"2023-12-17T19:31:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T00:31:24","slug":"planned-20-foot-virgin-mary-statue-atop-california-ski-resort-sparks-anger-petition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/planned-20-foot-virgin-mary-statue-atop-california-ski-resort-sparks-anger-petition\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversy over 20-Foot Virgin Mary Statue on California Ski Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fplanned-20-foot-virgin-mary-statue-atop-california-ski-resort-sparks-anger-petition%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2127585&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Controversy Erupts Over Proposed 20-Foot Virgin \u2063Mary Statue at California Ski Resort<\/h2>\n<p>A California <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-logs-second-highest-daily-tally-of-covid-cases-amid-prison-church-outbreaks\/\" title=\"South Korea logs second-highest daily tally of COVID cases amid prison, church outbreaks\">ski resort<\/a>&#8216;s plan\u200b to \u2062erect a \u200dtowering \u200d20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary has sparked outrage \u200bamong resort users who believe that religion has no place in their recreational activities.<\/p>\n<p>The Mt. Shasta Ski Park, located in Siskiyou County, California, intends to place the statue at the top of its\u2062 Douglas ski \u2062slope, according to KTVU-TV.\u200b However,\u2064 opponents \u2062argue that the religious icon \u200cwould disrupt the ambiance\u2064 of the resort and alienate members of the \u200cdiverse community who do not\u200c share the same religious beliefs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The installation\u200b of\u2063 this \u2064statue is very important to our owner as this was a shared goal with her late husband and \u200bbusiness partner, Ray\u2062 Merlo,&#8221; the resort stated on its Facebook page. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-state-university-alerts-campus-to-bomb-threat-in-food-delivery-robots\/\" title=\"Bomb threat in food delivery robots at Oregon State University campus.\">post emphasized<\/a> that the statue represents a promise fulfilled and symbolizes\u200b the dedication to family that is cherished at\u2062 the Ski Park.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The resort&#8217;s Facebook post also clarified that\u2064 the purpose\u200d of the statue\u200d is not to focus on any specific \u2064religion, but\u2063 rather to acknowledge \u2063and honor the beauty and spiritual power of the\u200b mountain that is beloved\u2062 by all. However, a petition on Change.org has garnered over \u20621,800 signatures, with opponents\u200b arguing \u2064that the statue would disrupt the natural beauty and spirituality \u200balready present at the ski park.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The ski park is\u200c not just an outdoor space; it&#8217;s our\u2062 community&#8217;s gathering spot.\u2064 It is where we teach our children to ski and where we meet with friends and family during the winter months. The religious icon currently\u2062 under \u2063construction threatens \u200bto \u200balienate members of our diverse community\u2064 who do not \u2062share the same religious beliefs.\u2062 Local gathering places, whether private or not, should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/high-school-caught-flying-palestinian-flag-in-place-of-american-flag-sparks-major-outrage\/\" title=\"High School Caught Flying Palestinian Flag in Place of American Flag Sparks Major Outrage\">remain neutral spaces<\/a> that \u200bpromote inclusivity and\u200c respect for all visitors,&#8221; the petition stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the controversy, the resort has obtained all the \u200bnecessary permits for the project, as it is located on private \u2063land. Siskiyou County Supervisor Ed Valenzuela has expressed no intention to intervene, \u200cstating \u200bthat it is a\u2062 private business matter.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s on\u2064 private property. It&#8217;s\u2062 a private business,&#8221; Valenzuela said. &#8220;The people that are against \u2064it, their response would be \u2062then don&#8217;t go to\u2063 the ski park.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As \u200cthe debate \u200dcontinues, the fate of the proposed Virgin Mary statue at \u200bthe California ski resort remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/planned-20-foot-virgin-mary-statue-atop-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/despite-insistence-by-democrat-politicians-and-medical-elites-empirical-evidence-does-not-conclusively-show-that-masks-reduce-the-spread-of-covid\/\" title=\"Despite Insistence by Democrat Politicians and Medical Elites, Empirical Evidence DOES NOT Conclusively Show that Masks Reduce the Spread of COVID\">california<\/a>-ski-resort-sparks-anger-petition\/&#8221;>Planned 20-Foot Virgin Mary Statue Atop California Ski Resort Sparks Anger, Petition<\/a> appeared first on \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential impact could the proposed 20-foot \u2064Virgin Mary \u200bstatue have on the skiing and snowboarding experience at\u2064 the resort?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To Merlo, \u2064who had a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary. The resort also highlighted\u200b that the statue is intended to be a symbol of \u2063peace, hope, and love for all visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the resort&#8217;s explanation, many locals and visitors expressed their concerns and objections. \u200cIn a community \u200bknown for\u200c its natural beauty and outdoor activities, the presence of such a significant\u200b religious symbol is seen by \u2062some as inappropriate and unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p>Those opposed to the statue \u2064argue that religious icons have no place in a recreational setting. They believe that people come to the ski resort to enjoy the outdoors, engage in physical activities, and\u200b escape from\u2062 the \u200dpressures of daily life. The addition of a religious statue, they claim, would interfere \u200cwith the\u200c inclusive and secular atmosphere that the resort strives to provide.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, opponents \u2063of the statue\u200b contend that its placement at the top of the Douglas ski slope would detract from the experience of skiing or snowboarding down the mountain. \u200bThey \u2064argue that the statue would be a distraction and take \u2064away from\u2063 the natural beauty \u2064of the surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of the \u2064statue, on the other hand, emphasize the religious significance and personal meaning it holds for the resort owner. They argue that freedom of expression and religious diversity are fundamental values in the United States. They believe that \u2064the statue could be seen as \u200ca representation of the owner&#8217;s faith and should be respected as such.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, proponents argue that the statue \u2064could\u2063 add a unique and distinctive element to the ski resort. They believe it could attract tourists who are interested in religious art and architecture, adding \u2064to the overall appeal of\u2064 the destination.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the proposed statue highlights \u200ca larger debate about the role of religion in public spaces. While freedom of\u2063 religion is guaranteed in \u200bthe United States, there\u200b are ongoing discussions\u200b about where and how religious expression should be displayed.<\/p>\n<p>In the case \u200dof the Mt. Shasta Ski Park,\u2062 a decision must be made that\u2064 balances the\u2062 owner&#8217;s sentiment and the concerns of the wider community. It is essential for the \u2062resort to consider the potential impact\u200c on all visitors, both religious and non-religious, and to find a solution that respects the diverse perspectives and interests of its user base.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to find a compromise are currently underway,\u2064 with the \u2062resort engaging in discussions with community members and seeking alternative locations for the statue. The hope is to reach \u2064a resolution that satisfies both the owner&#8217;s desire to \u2063honor her late \u2063husband and the resort&#8217;s goal of providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of this controversy will not \u2063only determine the fate of the proposed 20-foot Virgin Mary \u2062statue\u200c but also\u200b serve as a precedent for future\u2064 instances where religion and recreation intersect. It is a \u200breminder of \u2062the ongoing need for open dialogue \u200dand understanding between different viewpoints in\u200d our society.<\/p>\n<p>As the discussions continue, it is crucial for all parties involved to approach the matter with respect, empathy, and a willingness to find a solution\u2064 that considers the interests and values\u2063 of the entire community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A California ski resort faces opposition from users over its proposal to install a 20-foot tall Virgin Mary statue. Resort-goers argue against religious elements interfering with their recreational activities. Mt. 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