@jonjon.jpeg: Homeless Jesus, by Timothy Schmalz, is a controversial public art piece that depicts Jesus as a homeless person. Originally with extra space for you to sit with the piece, the bench has been controversial part because anywhere it’s placed. There’s often an increased amount of calls to the police station reporting someone loitering on a bench. This however, points out the point of truth, that most people who are complaining or reporting people aren’t even getting close enough to the situation to tell that it’s not a person in the first place. #publicart #jesus #christianity #homelessness #urbanism

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laurelannl
🐝🐝laurelannl🐝🐝 :
I'm civilian support at a LEA. A church secretary called to have police "do something" about the homeless people next door bothering church goers. I said, "Ma'am. That's LITERALLY the Church's job."
2025-03-20 00:41:24
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mqbkn1
Walle :
This is why the arts are important in every society
2025-03-20 12:24:34
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bronwenjoyner
Bronwen Joyner :
oh that's fantastic, thank you for highlighting that
2025-03-19 21:09:28
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learnerdist
Ali :
we have one in seattle. very near are benches w bars across them so no one could lie on them
2025-03-20 19:28:18
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thatdamncanadianleftist
Rage-Against-The-Dishwasher :
I'm Canadian and I still appreciate so much of your content. If you know a Canadian that has similar content, I'd love to follow them too.
2025-03-23 14:39:02
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rooflessr
landless :
I’ve seen photos of homeless people sleeping on the ground below the Jesus with their cart next to the bench. I think it would be more poignant if Jesus were on the ground guarding the bench
2025-03-24 14:35:15
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rockjockie
rockjockie :
You in Lafayette?! I hope you love our lil city!
2025-03-19 22:33:57
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yogi_nadya108
YogiNadya :
Always been 1 of 2 of my fav pieces-reminds me of a story where a church was getting a new “pastor/priest”/whtevr&he dressed in rags and held a coffee cup for donations&observed AAAAALL the people🌀
2025-03-23 21:12:29
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jim.bob904
Jim Bob :
Yeah as a 1st responder those calls are pretty frustrating. If you don't feel comfortable approaching yell are you OK if you think they're in distress.
2025-04-07 00:35:43
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societarian
Societarian :
In some sense I understand the fear of not wanting to get involved with someone the mental health system may have badly failed but I can’t imagine never getting close enough to see that it’s bronze!
2025-03-19 23:39:51
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justinsanak
justinsanak :
We have one of these in DC outside a church, right across the street for a library that's one of the best places for homeless people to gather. The irony is it's taking up a bench one could sleep on.
2025-03-21 13:44:24
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rexynp2.0
None ya business :
This is my version of Christianity
2025-03-21 04:02:23
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thebryanboudreaux
Bryan Boudreaux :
So cool you were in Lafayette. I didn’t even know this piece was in town.
2025-03-20 00:15:18
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gigikov
gigikov :
A beautiful reminder needed for manyyyyy
2025-03-20 02:05:01
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jeanschex
Jean Schexnayder :
There is also one in downtown Baton Rouge, LA
2025-03-20 11:17:06
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williamgibsongla
Will Gibson | Ministry + PhD :
There is one of these outside of a Church here in Kilmarnock in Scotland too! A great piece of public art.
2025-03-22 08:55:47
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motleyoklahoman
motleyoklahoman :
we have one of those outside the Catholic Charities HQ here in Oklahoma City.
2025-03-21 14:37:25
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revjy
Jay Why :
One in Dallas
2025-03-22 23:42:55
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ashmeaboutupstate
Ashley 🧸 🇺🇦 :
outstanding. the irony and message.
2025-03-21 12:45:11
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changingthisl8r
Changingthisl8r :
I’ve seen these all over Europe.
2025-03-21 14:21:57
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sassy.medic.96
sassy.medic.96 :
Matthew 25:31-46 is one of my favorite passages. “Whatsoever you do to the leas of these you do unto me” is a good reminder that even if not religious, everyone is someone’s family.
2025-03-31 22:20:01
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theogpsdarlin
PSDarlin :
The Basilica of St Mary in Minneapolis has (had?) this statue and everytime I passed it I would have to remind myself it was a statue
2025-03-21 02:49:45
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jamama160
jamama :
I cannot tell you what an amazingly humbling experience it was for me to share time on the bench with Him in NC….. and I believe everyone who calls themselves a “Christian” should take the time for others as Jesus did…✨✨✨
2025-06-30 22:30:50
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itsspelledlyndsay
itsspelledlyndsay :
You've inspired me to consult my area's laws, and how to malicious comply to better my community!
2025-03-22 01:54:03
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0.o314
Spicy 🌶️ :
Somebody must have insisted that the Homeless Jesus bench be created with Hostile Architectural principles… *chef’s kiss*
2025-03-23 13:13:16
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