The Forest Service has reversed itself on the 57-year-old, blue-robed statue of Jesus atop Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana, saying the Son of God can chill with the homies for another 10 years. The statue has been the focal point of a church and state ruckus after groups argued that a religious icon shouldn’t be allowed on federal land. The Forest Service agreed, but after an outcry of support for the Knights of Columbus monument (95,000 comments received), it now says it can be considered a historical object and will renew its 10-year special use permit. A lawsuit fighting the decision is expected. Via Seattle PI.

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