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the intersection of church and state

the intersection of church and state by Ben McLeod.

I ride by this sign everyday on my way to and from work and it's always struck me as amusing, in an ironic sort of a way.

Especially given the fact that there is a chuch at this intersection and the State House Dome is in view.

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Voodoo Zebra says:

lovin it!
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Sunfox  Pro User  says:

Excellent :)
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

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Talleyrand says:

This is fantastic!
Where is it?
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

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m/a/z/e & Molliwogg  Pro User  says:

That's awesome. - m/a/z/e
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

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Bluepeony says:

Excellent!
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the angriest dog in the world says:

Hahahaha.. That's awesome. I've never noticed that before.
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ultrasupergenius  Pro User  says:

Good eye. I am glad that you took the time to share this.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

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Lady Strathconn  Pro User  says:

I like that.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

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eqqman  Pro User  says:

Very cool shot, and definitely a very ironic intersection.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

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Eddsilver says:

it's like a biblical sign of how the state and church would get back together to rule as one..... :).....or you could just call me crazy, lol
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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facade says:

lol
love it!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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8symbols says:

It's a sign of the times if I've ever seen one.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

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Sawrah  Pro User  says:

Hahaha, love the paradox! Great find!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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Colin Purrington  Pro User  says:

Can you get the statehouse in the background, by chance??? Wonderful shot. I will be using this in an upcoming talk, with due credit of course.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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Brian1625 says:

I'd imagine a lot of accidents at that intersection.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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B Tal  Pro User  says:

Great visual metaphor, I'm always on the lookout for these cool sign crossing, but have never found one as cool as this. Congrats for finally snapping that photo.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Zach Hollandsworth  Pro User  says:

you should send this to Street Name Signs -- www.flickr.com/groups/56312855@N00/
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jaydubnb [deleted] says:

Simply awesome!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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kms ! says:

ha i love this!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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FissionMailed.com  Pro User  says:

Just too hard to keep them separate!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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mjpi  Pro User  says:

wait! thought these two where supposed to be separated!

(the irony drew me in...great capture)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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¡Pocho! says:

I thought that The State and Church are supose to be seperate.
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Sarah S.R. says:

This intersection is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from my home and your photo inspired me:



I also tried Chapel St and N. State St.:



Both not as fantastic as yours. (-:
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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blynaffit  Pro User  says:

Haha, this is fantastic! Great find! :-)

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toastforbrekkie  Pro User  says:

Brilliant!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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LisaNH  Pro User  says:

Intersection of Church and State

Maybe it's a state capital thing :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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Justercolor says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a new group called Contrasts and contradictions. We'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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dspaulding09 says:

i laughed when i saw this, love it!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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bernalmanuel  Pro User  says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Ironic Eye, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 days ago. ( permalink )

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