Debated Moses statue to be dedicated Sunday in Edmond

 
By John A. Williams
Published: August 30, 2008

EDMOND — A statue of Moses that stirred debate over the use of public funds to purchase religious art will be dedicated Sunday.

The 6-foot-tall abstract statue sculpted by New Mexico artist Gibb Singleton will be dedicated at 10 a.m. at Edmond's First Christian Church, 201 E Second St.

In December 2007, the Edmond Visual Arts Commission voted to equally share the $17,500 cost of the statue with the church....


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