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Installation of Virgin Mary Statue on Mount Shasta Sparks Controversy

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Installation of Virgin Mary Statue on Mount Shasta Sparks Controversy

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  • A **20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary** has been installed at **Mount Shasta Ski Park**, named after a historic Spanish explorer's vision of the mountain.
  • The statue, envisioned by **Ray Merlo** before his passing in 2020, represents fulfillment of a personal project for his family legacy.
  • Opposition has emerged, with a **Change.org petition** gaining over 3,300 supporters claiming the statue disrupts the natural environment and alienates non-Christian communities.
  • Critics, including some Indigenous representatives, argue the statue perpetuates historical disrespect towards **Native traditions** and encroaches on sacred land.
  • The ski park highlights the statue as a symbol of love and peace, but community opinions remain fiercely divided over its presence on the mountain.

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