Controversial crucifix creates rift at Warr Acres church

 
BY JOHN ESTUS | Modified: April 17, 2010 at 10:56 am | Published: April 15, 2010   


UPDATE: April 17: Artist will modify crucifix


WARR ACRES — Churchgoers are outraged over a crucifix in a Catholic church that they say shows an image of genitalia on Jesus.

photo - Crucifix above the main altar in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in northwest Oklahoma City. Photo taken, Wednesday, April 14, 2010.Some members of the parish say this image is offensive. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Crucifix above the main altar in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in northwest Oklahoma City. Photo taken, Wednesday, April 14, 2010.Some members of the parish say this image is offensive. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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