NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: February 15, 2024
Media Contact: Dan Thomas
Cell: 469.319.1267
Email: press@ccdfusa.com

Pagan Statue Celebrating Abortion at University of Houston

HOUSTON, Texas - In a clandestine operation, an 18-foot-tall statue ostensibly

celebrating abortion and honoring Deceased US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under
the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th.
The move, perceived by many as an attempt to preempt potential protests, has ignited a
firestorm of controversy within the community. Harris County Citizens Defending
Freedom (CDF) joins the chorus of voices expressing shock and dismay at the news of a
commemoration set to appear at the University of Houston. The statue, named
“Witness,” is set to be displayed from February 28 to October 31. Its depiction of a
naked woman with goat horns for hair and tentacles for arms, adorned with a lace collar
around the neck has sparked widespread outrage within the community.

The figure's features, as noted by author Jonathan Cahn in Texas ScoreCard, bear
resemblance to the pagan demon Ashteroth, associated with love, war, and destruction.
Dr. Maria C. Gaztambide, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Public Art at the
University of Houston, praised the decision to host the statue, citing its representation
of justice across cultures and genders. However, many view the statue's presence as an
affront to their values and beliefs. "There’s nothing healing about this. This is just
further destruction and division,” said CDF Harris County Executive Director Stephanie
Holderfield.

CDF is organizing a prayer vigil on February 26, 2024, at 11 am by the statue, calling for
unity and advocacy in defense of community values. For more information on the vigil
email Holderfield at HarrisTX@ccdfusa.com.
Voicing their concerns, members of the community recently held a prayer vigil on
February 13th at the Cullen Family Plaza, expressing their opposition to the installation
and upholding the values of our community.

Timon Cline, editor-in-chief of the Christian magazine American Reformer, voiced a

sentiment shared by many in an interview with the Dallas Express, stating, "The
intended message of the Medusa statue is clear: state-sanctioned, taxpayer-funded
paganism. Now, this message is, apparently, on a national tour. It is no coincidence that
just as testaments to our national history, a Christian history, are being reviled and quite
literally demolished, monuments to the successor religion are being promoted. Heroes
are being displaced by mythological monsters."

In response to the installation, concerned citizens are urged to contact the University of
Houston's board of regents at (832) 824-3444 or via e-mail at mjglenn@central.uh.edu
to express their objections.

Your participation and support are crucial to upholding our shared principles and
advocating for change. Together, we can ensure that our voices are heard, and our
concerns addressed.

About Citizens Defending Freedom:

Founded in 2021, Citizens Defending Freedom is a non-profit organization that
strategically employs county-level groups across America to help citizens defend their
faith and freedom, all while fighting for transparency in local government. Currently,
Citizens Defending Freedom has official counties in Texas, Florida and Georgia. The
group is rapidly expanding its footprint, and expects to grow into one of America’s
largest political nonprofits. Click here to learn more about Citizens Defending Freedom.
CDF can provide further information and interviews upon request.

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