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Related: About this forumJersey Shore pier in shape of cross in deeply religious town raises concerns
A beach pier in Ocean Grove destroyed during Superstorm Sandy is being rebuilt by a local religious organization, but the new shape has some residents concerned it too closely resembles a cross.They claim the design is "functional," but for the tip-off to their real motive, read the last paragraph of he story at the link, posted below. There is a rendering of the shape of the pier at the link.
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“Once this pier is built like a cross, I believe that will be the point of a no return,” Martins said. “To say that (cross-shaped pier) doesn’t represent Christian nationalism — anyone who says that isn’t being honest.”
The complete pier will be accessible to the public and it will not include any exclusive, membership-only component, said Badger.
Construction will begin the week of Sept. 12, according to the Camp Meeting Association. This is not the first time the Methodist group has faced secular and LGBTQ+ complaints.
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Link to story at Star Ledger's nj.com.
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Jersey Shore pier in shape of cross in deeply religious town raises concerns (Original Post)
NJCher
Aug 2022
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jimfields33
(19,382 posts)1. Seems a stretch but I guess they can revisit it.
You won’t see the cross walking around.
NJCher
(38,944 posts)2. it's not a stretch
if you read the background of this group. They have been involved in repressive efforts toward LGBTQ+ for complaints in the past.
czarjak
(12,655 posts)3. Will it be walked on?