Unemployed Jesus is getting a two day gig at the Holy Land. The theme park has been closed since March of 2020 because of the pandemic. In order to maintain it’s tax except status the theme park must offer free admission once a year. So to save on taxes the park wants to fling open its golden gates for a super spreader extravaganza.
Masks are encouraged inside the park and social distancing is an option as well as limited admissions. However the large crowds that will arrive will not be social distancing as they press forward in long lines to try and get in. It will be a disaster which I have seen play out before.
On April 18, 2020 the park fired 120 employees when it ended its theatrical shows, so local actors other than Jesus are not likely to get work for the two days of chaos. Crowds can crush together into tight rooms to see dioramas and a model of Jerusalem and of course see the holy shark which is thankfully outside.
A spokesperson for Holy Land said there are no plans to keep the park open after the two free admissions days “due to ongoing pandemic and economic concerns.” Therefor it seems odd that they are fine with creating a health hazard for the sake of saving on their taxes.