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God Used To Sell Food On Controversial Billboard

Pastor: 'There Are Consequences To Doing Something Like This'

POSTED: 7:12 pm EST December 13, 2004
UPDATED: 11:30 am EST December 14, 2004

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.

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    "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.

    Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

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