Portion of the Kennedy Center ceiling collapses, renewing calls to close for renovations

• • A ceiling collapse in the Grand Foyer forced the Kennedy Center to close temporarily.


• • The facility faces massive infrastructure failures including electrical and structural degradation.


• • A planned two year renovation is expected to cost up to $257 million.

Context
The Kennedy Center is a federal monument that has suffered from years of deferred maintenance. The board is currently debating a massive shutdown to address these systemic failures.

Christian Perspective
This collapse serves as a physical manifestation of the decay found in secular institutions. When a nation neglects its foundations, the structures meant to celebrate worldly culture will inevitably crumble. We see a clear parallel between the physical rot in this building and the moral rot in the culture it serves.

Implications
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a temple of secular arts is a poor use of taxpayer funds. These resources should be directed toward strengthening the American family and protecting our borders.