“What could possibly be the negative consequences of raising the cross on the Kerrville hilltop? The cross symbolizes the attributes of Jesus Christ, which are love, honesty, compassion, hope, kindness, peace, character, integrity, respect, patience and self-control. Many of these attributes are being lost and downplayed in today’s world. We need this cross and garden to be a beacon of light and hope to modern society and the spiritually lost.”