Easily offended, thin skinned Atheist's continue to try to remove nativity scenes across the country. Rave/Share and Post a nativity scene right here.
CAPISCE
2012/12/02 15:36:45
Prediction: It won't take long for Atheist intolerance and anger to show up
Of course then the Protestants, Catholics, Fundamentalists wouldn't want to share a year and would start fighting for their own year all to themselves.
Nah, let's just keep religious displays on private land. Seems easier.
I support everyone to exercise his or her religion without government interference or persecution.
Whiny little intolerant morons.
No, "they" are not. They cannot remove nativity scenes, street signs, light posts, etc... . Probably destruction of property, or something. You cannot just walk up to things and take them down just because you are an atheist. Trust me, if that were true, I would take stuff down all of the time. I have no morals so, everything is fair game... *sigh*
To those that are miffed the laws are being applied in their town for the first time in... forever, sorry about that. Public governing bodies cannot promote one religion over another. If they shut down the nativity scene because atheist want to erect a Flying Spaghetti Monster next to it, that is not the atheist's fault. That is the fault of someone that does not understand the freedom, or the historical issues with mob rule religion creeping into public governing bodies.
You can put as many manger scenes on your own property, in your own store front, on the dashboard of your truck, etc... . Welcome to the freedom of religion, and you should be proud of it. Many in this world do not have this protection.
Now, who's taking down nativity scenes again? Thanks...
From my understanding, they have members of all faiths in it and a few who do not ascribe to any. So your arguement about removing all Masonic symbols is null and void.
religion
noun
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
http://www.aboutfreemasons.co...
If it makes some sense, I guess you could say their belief system is a meta-religious approach. They are not just christian, islamic, jewish or others, they acknowledge the common traits in ALL of those religions.
Nothing I said runs counter to what you pointed out, though I probably didn't make it too clear and for that I apologize.
That's the third time I'm saying that now.
http://www.sodahead.com/unite...
I saying good bye now.
The Jews I know approve of nativity scenes being removed. Are you SURE Muslims aren't involved in some of these lawsuits (without announcing it)?
The main group suing to have Nativity scenes removed is the Freedom From Religion foundation, a Wisconsin non-profit group. http://ffrf.org/
Is this a serious question? Jesus is believed in by Christians. No one else.
Only Christians believe Jesus is the son of "God".
If you do not like the Constitution of the United States of America, fine, but do not blame those that want our laws to be enforced. If you do not like the laws, change them.
Until then, you can put up a manger scene on your front lawn. Put Jesus stickers on every inch of your car. You are FREE to do so, without retribution from ANYone. You are welcome.. This is an absolutely wonderful, and powerful freedom. You should not take it for granted.
Religion and Belief of who Jesus was
Arianism- A divine being, but created by God and inferior to Father. Son of God. Savior.
Baha'i Faith- A "manifestation of God" and prophet. Since superseded by Muhammad and Baha'u'llah.
Buddhism- Wise and enlightened man who taught similar things to the Buddha.
Hinduism- Incarnation of God akin to Krishna, or wise man.
Islam- True prophet sent by God, but superseded by Muhammad.
The US Constitution says freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. It says NOTHING of separation of Church and state. That was in unrelated writings of Thomas Jefferson. It would seem it is YOU who needs to read the Constitution. Now, let's discuss the bigger question. If someone or group files for a permit to put up a Nativity scene on public property and anyone else if free to do the same, is it an infringement upon the alleged "Separation Clause" to allow it when any group or person is free to do the same?
It does not matter how many people have heard of the Jesus character. It is completely meaningless. And of course Jesus is mentioned in Islam as they also worship the same Abrahamic God. The same one. Many, many of the stories are not only similar, but indistinguishable.
Buddhism, Hinduism... LOL. Every Christian I know could say similar things about the other group's spiritual leader. Watch... *ahem*
"Buddha was a wise and enlightened man."
"Krishna was a wise man."
etc, etc... childish silliness, friend. This does not change the point, or our laws. At all.
not freedom FROM religion
Once again, no one is keeping you from putting up manger scenes on your lawn, or covering your car in Jesus stickers. This is your freedom. I cannot tell the police to raid your house and burn your Christmas tree. Why are you not understanding this? Seems simple enough. You can practice your religion how you want without retribution, and you should be overjoyed for living in a country that has this freedom.
Is your faith so weak that the one manger scene at City Hall is all that kept it together? Come on...
If someone or group files for a permit to put up a Nativity scene on public property and anyone else if...
It does not matter how many people have heard of the Jesus character. It is completely meaningless. And of course Jesus is mentioned in Islam as they also worship the same Abrahamic God. The same one. Many, many of the stories are not only similar, but indistinguishable.
Buddhism, Hinduism... LOL. Every Christian I know could say similar things about the other group's spiritual leader. Watch... *ahem*
"Buddha was a wise and enlightened man."
"Krishna was a wise man."
etc, etc... childish silliness, friend. This does not change the point, or our laws. At all.
Once again, no one is keeping you from putting up manger scenes on your lawn, or covering your car in Jesus stickers. This is your freedom. I cannot tell the police to raid your house and burn your Christmas tree. Why are you not understanding this? Seems simple enough. You can practice your religion how you want without retribution, and you should be overjoyed for living in a country that has this freedom.
Is your faith so weak that the one manger scene at City Hall is all that kept it together? Come on...
This would be just fine, and is done in many places in this country. Just be careful, however, because this experiment in Freedom usually leads to unintended expressions. You may find a Flying Spaghetti Monster next to the Nativity scene. In many of these same cities, they have just ended the practice entirely because they could not stand the freedom. They would rather have nothing than to have "blasphemous" displays close to their own. Funny, because this exactly points out the problem. When you only want the freedom for YOUR religion, you have crossed the line.
So far this year, several cities have been sued or threatened with suits of they refuse to remove Nativity scenes, one town was forced to remove a Christmas Cross, part of a 100 year old tradition in that town. The list goes on and on and on.
here is another one./
One group from Wisconsin is largely responsible for the lawsuits