abandoned church 2

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Comment by Lorraine Fowler on December 30, 2010 at 12:29pm

This picture is so telling. Oh the memories on the crumbling walls!  They let this little church fall while they build their McChurches. Your pic is woth a thousand words.

Comment by Robert P. Meyer Jr. on December 30, 2010 at 10:14am

Very nice capture, Rick!    It does speak to the neglected nature of our  spiritual culture.  I'm not a person who needs a building to worship in, but I appreciate each and every house of worship which I encounter in this world.  This one still holds hope and at least reminds us of the spiritualy minded folks who built it long ago. Thanks for posting this.

Comment by Maryrose Orlans on December 30, 2010 at 10:02am

Beautiful and sad at the same time.

Comment by Kristin on December 29, 2010 at 10:16pm

Neat shot . . . but it makes me want to cry when i see places like this fall to ruin.  I can only imagine how glorious it must have been in its day.

Comment by wiffledust on April 21, 2010 at 10:15pm

isn't it amazing how easily faith gets mixed in with something connected with fear? religions so often use fear to force faith. what a terrible mixed message. what a mess! you're so right.

Comment by Rick Reiley on April 21, 2010 at 2:35am

I mean that it appears to me that 'faith' is in shambles, out of the loop, far afield, out of focus, bent on mistrust, hurtful, powerfully twisted, corrupted in its mission. Many churches seem to be political tools rather than house of worship and sanctuary. Yes they are functioning and powerful but far adrift from their foundations. At least that's my take on it. And yes, I thought it was a great photo showing something that was once relevant but long since forgotten.

Comment by wiffledust on April 20, 2010 at 2:55pm

it worries me that it isn't the state of alot of mainstream churches. everything has gone so fanatical it seems. but this looks like it was beautiful in its day. i wish someone would renovate it!!! beautiful pic, rick. thanks.