Zion's Hope, my ass
A judge in Orlando--oh yes, it's Florida again!--has ruled that The Holy Land Experience theme park can be exempt from paying property taxes. The Holy Land Experience is owned and operated by Zion's Hope, a nondenominational Christian ministry devoted to converting Jews to Christianity.
The Orange County Property Appraisor's office is not happy with this decision, and may appeal it. The $16 million theme park, which charges $30 for admission ($20 for children) and does not permit you to enter if you are wearing a costume, says that its mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men. Since women obviously do not need to receive the gospel, we can all continue to hang out at the Church of the Mouse and Disco Ball, where I'm sure costume-wearing is encouraged.
The Orange County Property Appraisor's office is not happy with this decision, and may appeal it. The $16 million theme park, which charges $30 for admission ($20 for children) and does not permit you to enter if you are wearing a costume, says that its mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men. Since women obviously do not need to receive the gospel, we can all continue to hang out at the Church of the Mouse and Disco Ball, where I'm sure costume-wearing is encouraged.
posted by Diane at 7:43 PM
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4 Comments:
Ok, first, there is an amusement park of the Holy Land that is run by CHRISTIANS to convert JEWS? That's ridiculous.
Secondly, they really said "to spread the message to all MEN?" These people are nuts!
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MEP, at
8:09 AM
Heh. I may have to do a Disco Ball post on this.
By
Amanda Marcotte, at
8:22 AM
MEP,
They are quoting the Bible. And anyway, everyone knows that when you say "men" you mean "everyone." What are you, a feminist or something?!
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Diane, at
11:57 AM
I hate it when people quote old versions of the Bible that refer to everyone as men. I don't care if that's what the ancient translations did or not - they were clearly written by males in a male dominant society. Maybe that's why I have trouble finding a church . . . .
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MEP, at
11:38 PM
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