Homebuilders Encase Bible In Every House's Foundation (TEXAS)

[matcom]

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MAGNOLIA, Texas -- Some Texas homeowners are literally standing on the promises of God.

That's because every home built by Possibility Custom Homes has a Bible encased in its concrete foundation.

James Wallace said he and co-owner Andy Eckert believed that if they built their company on a godly foundation, then God would bless it.

Building homes with a Bible in the foundation isn't something they advertise, but they don't hide it either. Wallace said they explain to buyers why they do it and so far haven't run into any opposition. But if someone were opposed, he said they wouldn't do it.

Eckert said, "We don't force our beliefs on anybody."

http://www.wftv.com/money/4813463/detail.html

[bridgit]

1. sacrilegious...

[flamingyouth]

2. "We don't force our beliefs on anybody."

"We just make them live on top of them."

[MindPilot]

3. Florida? Again?

What is it?

Edit: Spelling

[matcom]

5. nope. not this time.

at least it hasn't been reported yet :D

[MindPilot]

15. Oh, Texas -- like there's a difference

The page didn't load the first time so all I saw was the Florida TV station logo.

[Zuni]

4. Isn't that bad, encasing a Bible in wet cement?

[matcom]

6. apparently not

jesus died for dry-mix

[MindPilot]

13. It's a sacrifice to Cementius

the patron saint of foundations to prevent cracked slabs.

[GOPisEvil]

7. God, I hate this state sometimes...

:argh:

[DBoon]

8. It's the only protection Texas home buyers have now

Given that "tort reform" has eliminated legal options for dealing with construction defects.

If you are buying a new home in Texas, pray. Because now only Jesus can save you from construction defects.

[Hugin]

11. LOL! Beautiful reply.

:rofl:

That was quick thinking.

[jane_pippin]

9. For some reason I keep getting that poltergeist scene in my head

when I read this.

Here's my poltergeist/simpsons/me hybrid quote:

"You built my house on top of a BIBLE burying ground?!!"

[Hugin]

10. Well, at least they aren't flushing them.

I do find this disturbing, however.

[Mairead]

12. How interesting---I feel quite repelled by that idea.

I think that if I found out afterwards, I'd sue them.

[Love Bug]

14. Using the bible as a talisman

Seems to be something most fundies would be against, IMHO.

[Terran]

19. That's what I thought...

This practice is really rather pagan in nature. Except I think they may be creating an unintended consequence. Burying a sacred object in a ton of cement will probably shut down whatever good consequences that might otherwise derive from having such an object in one's home.

[MercutioATC]

16. Hey, it's a gimmick.

If some Fundies want a bible buried in their basement, what's the issue. You can bet they proudly display the fact in their literature, so it's not like they're being sneaky about it.

If you don't want to live on top of a bible, just go with another contractor.

[zbdent]

17. Can you say "desecration"?

I knew you could.

Why not just have a minister bless the foundation as soon as the concrete is laid?

Showboating/grandstanding.

Playing to the PsychoChristoFascisti.

[Ivan Sputnik]

18. Sounds almost like an occult thing

As if the physical book itself had magical power. Similar to flag worship, I guess.

[scarlet_owl]

20. That's just weird.