The Christ Of The Andes
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Object:
The boundary line between the South American countries of Chile and Argentina had been in dispute for a long time. About a century ago the tension rose almost to warfare between the two nations. Guns were made and preparations started for battle. What could be done to stop it?
The Christian leaders of both countries were greatly concerned about it and made a special effort to avoid a lot of bloodshed, plus the huge burden of expense that could be the result. They went throughout their countries preaching and teaching peace and goodwill. So much interest was aroused that the leading government officials took heed to their cry for a peaceful resolution. They finally settled the issue as to just where that border should be. There was no war.
The people of both Argentina and Chile were so pleased that they asked that some significant memorial be constructed to declare their peaceful intentions. Because of this there was built a tremendous monument high in the Andes Mountains on the newly established border. It was constructed using the metal of the cannon that were originally to have been used in warfare. It was formed into a huge figure of Christ the Redeemer, with his arms outreaching. It still stands today, a century later.
On a plaque at the base of the monument are these words: "Sooner shall these mountains turn to dust than the citizens of Argentina and Chile break the covenant for peace they have made together at the feet of Christ the Redeemer."
The Christian leaders of both countries were greatly concerned about it and made a special effort to avoid a lot of bloodshed, plus the huge burden of expense that could be the result. They went throughout their countries preaching and teaching peace and goodwill. So much interest was aroused that the leading government officials took heed to their cry for a peaceful resolution. They finally settled the issue as to just where that border should be. There was no war.
The people of both Argentina and Chile were so pleased that they asked that some significant memorial be constructed to declare their peaceful intentions. Because of this there was built a tremendous monument high in the Andes Mountains on the newly established border. It was constructed using the metal of the cannon that were originally to have been used in warfare. It was formed into a huge figure of Christ the Redeemer, with his arms outreaching. It still stands today, a century later.
On a plaque at the base of the monument are these words: "Sooner shall these mountains turn to dust than the citizens of Argentina and Chile break the covenant for peace they have made together at the feet of Christ the Redeemer."
