In California (where else?), the Mt. Shasta Ski Resort, per the wishes of the owners, plans to erect a statue of the Virgin Mary. As predictably as the sunrise, the usual suspects voiced their outrage.
“Virgin Mary at a ski resort makes no sense, keep religion out of skiing,” one critic wrote, echoing the complaints of multiple others.
“As a lifelong skier of this park and mountain that holds a dear place in so many peoples’ hearts, I am severely disappointed by the choice to erect a giant statue of the Virgin Mary…” another said. “Shame on you Mt. Shasta Ski Park for desecrating this beautiful, powerful & spiritual place…”
A third capitalized on concerns that the move disrespects the area’s history imbued in Native American culture.
“Are you kidding?” they wrote, adding in part, “Given the deep Native American history to that area and the long mysterious Lemurian beliefs, it…
