When the statue ​ — which stands over 16 feet [5 m] tall — ​ was unveiled, I was not present because the ceremony was patriotic and was not in keeping with my Bible - based convictions.
Ketika patung itu ​ — setinggi 5 meter lebih ​ — diresmikan, saya tidak hadir karena upacaranya patriotis dan tidak sesuai dengan keyakinan saya yang berdasarkan Alkitab.