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Originally posted by 547000
reply to post by captaintyinknots
Who is saying they can't?
Originally posted by Jenna
It's in a public park, you haven't checked to see if it's even government owned property, you haven't even checked to see if other displays can be placed there,
Originally posted by Jenna
you went immediately into "this is offensive and must be removed because the government is forcing me into Christianity with a holiday display" mode.
Originally posted by Jenna
You can call it whatever you like, but you sound like you were just looking for something offensive during the holiday season that you could complain about.
Originally posted by HomeBrew
Somewhat left of the topic, but.......
Religion and religious displays is, simply put, part of humanity to an overwhelmingly large percentage. To not allow such things as public displays is in part not allowing for humanity to display publicly. Now, I know there are laws, and so be it. But I would rather the law/teaching be one of tolerance than one of hinderance.
Just my two copper Lincolns.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by HomeBrew
Somewhat left of the topic, but.......
Religion and religious displays is, simply put, part of humanity to an overwhelmingly large percentage. To not allow such things as public displays is in part not allowing for humanity to display publicly. Now, I know there are laws, and so be it. But I would rather the law/teaching be one of tolerance than one of hinderance.
Just my two copper Lincolns.
Well ain't that wonderful.
The day Religion keeps its "paws" out of politics - - - I might agree with you.
Originally posted by HomeBrew
Let it be known there is a rather large difference between a person of faith/religion, and one who uses the religion card for votes.
Originally posted by 547000
reply to post by Brood
How is allowing people to celebrate their religion in public forcing a particular religion on others? If Muslims, Jews, or Hindus wanted to celebrate their religion in public I'm pretty sure it would be allowed.
Also, a park is a public space owned by everybody, not a government space.edit on 26-11-2010 by 547000 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by 547000
reply to post by Brood
Public property means the government shall not prohibit observing religion there. Is that really so hard to understand? Or does the constitution only apply to private property?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Since property belongs to everyone, everyone is free to celebrate whatever religious observance they want.