Vision iowa Board gives money to christian theme park in Sioux City

[rurallib]

No surprise they waited until the legislature was done.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/20/christian-park-iowa-grant_n_5359949.html

A new Christian park being built in Sioux City, Iowa, has advanced into its second phase of construction after Vision Iowa, a state program operated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, approved a $140,000 grant to assist with the park’s construction costs in April.

In response to the “rise of secular influence in our culture,” the park brochure states, Shepherd’s Garden seeks to create “a permanent Christian green space for the community” that “promotes visible reminders of Christian values and symbols.”

Well I wrote my reps, including one who is a born againer.

[yeoman6987]

1. Oh my

Now they are thinking that giving 140K is no big deal because they will get back that and much more, but still.

[shenmue]

2. That's going to be fun

[progressoid]

3. Wow...

This is wrong on so many levels.

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