Posted on 12/14/2004 4:31:54 AM PST by Ellesu
God Used To Sell Food On Controversial Billboard Pastor: 'There Are Consequences To Doing Something Like This'
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A controversial new billboard where God is apparently used to sell burritos and tacos for a local restaurant is raising eyebrows in Orlando's religious community, according to Local 6 News.
The large billboard for Moe's Southwest Grill is located along Interstate 4 and resembles one of the famous God Speaks billboards that began popping up on highways five years ago.
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However, instead of the inspirational messages posted on the God Speaks billboards, God appears to be Moe's company pitchman, according to Local 6 News.
'I know a lot of people would get offended seeing that sign," a resident said.
Pastor Enric Richard, whose church sits blocks away from the billboard, believes the ad campaign violates biblical teachings.
"You just don't use God's name that way," Richard said. "It should not be taken lightly and casually. It is sacred. There are consequences to doing something like this. Judgment can come on these who use the Lord's name in such a vain fashion.
Representatives from Moe's corporate office in Atlanta said they were not aware of the billboard.
Local 6 News discovered Monday night that the billboard was purchased by a local franchise and Moe's officials said the billboard clearly violates their company policy. They've reportedly ordered the local Moe's restaurant to take the billboard down.
P.S. God's name isn't "God"
Cheeseburger in Paradise?
Correct. It's more of a job title.
Certainly sacrilegious, but then many folks are. And the good news is I can choose not to eat there.....and would.
Wanna talk to Moe about it?
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Attention Moe
2915 Peachtree Rd
Atlanta , GA. 30305
http://www.www.moes.com/contact.php
One morning last winter I went outside to bring in the newspaper. As I bent over to pick it up an icicle fell from the eaves and went right down the crack of my butt.
You think God doesn't have a sense of humor?
LOL Preperation Icicle, heaven sent.
LOL!
Great sign. It will get talked about for weeks. You just can't get better publicity than that. A brilliant piece of guerilla marketing.
If it's Mexican food - an oxymoron if ever there was one - it should read "Have a burrito and come see me."
FYI: Moe's corporate here in Atlanta was not aware of the billboard until this story broke -- it was placed by the Moe's franchiser in that area. (per local Atlanta news reports)
Reminds me of the Hebrew National commercials. "We answer to a higher authority". The only kind of hot dogs I'll eat.
That was his way of telling you to pull your pants up.
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