Because of even much dumber lawmakers and judges
2006-07-21 13:41:37
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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So go for it. You have the freedom of expression and the freedom to believe in whatever you want. From where are you taking the crosses, and ten commandments down? You're certainly able to place them on the front of a church. It is when it is government funded that I don't agree with it. My tax dollars shouldn't have to pay for your crosses or preachings, nor should children who are not of that faith be subjected to such beliefs in school. If they were, then schools should teach and display every single religion, including secularism. They should teach Satanism and wicca as well. It's only fair. Why should Christianity solely be funded by the state? However, I do not know where it is you are being requested to remove such material from. If it's private, go ahead and get a huge cross and two giant stone tablets and put them up in your lawn. If it's being paid for by the state, then I highly disagree, unless the state wishes to endorse all religions, which would be rather endless.
2006-07-21 14:06:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Where do the crosses have to be taken down? Certainly not in the churches or Catholic Schools? So where? The listing of the 10 Commandments is a different story. They are posted in places other than religious institutions. Maybe if they posted them outside of the context of the scripture and didn't make reference to God it would be more universally accepted. I don't think that the Atheists can argue with that. I come from a faith that believes in the 10 Commandments, but I wouldn't mind seeing proverbs/writings from other faiths that stated logical, standard moral or peaceful things posted up anywhere.
2006-07-21 13:58:55
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answered by Happy! 2
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Actually, I am not dumb. If you want to leave up crosses and the ten commandments, that is fine with me. Just as long as you add the Star of David, a Buddha, a totem pole, and a copy of the Koran. Oh, and a Celtic tree. If I have missed anything that is sacred to any other religion, I apologize. That is all I ask for. But, if you read the constitution, you will notice that this country was founded on the principle of the SEPARATION of church and state.
2006-07-21 13:45:59
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answered by lockesmith 6
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Because the judges are afraid of stepping on the toes of all non-Christians and non-Jews in America. Oh, they can dump on us all they want. But we shouldn't try to exercise our religious freedom. They can burn a flag or a cross and call it freedom of speech/expression. But we can't have a cross on a hill or the 10 commandments in a courthouse. They're trying to take Christ out of Christ-mas. Schools have winter and spring break even though they coincide with Christmas, New Years and Easter. The US has become a very secular society. People worship everything but God. We are going the way of Sodom and Gomorrah.
2006-07-21 14:11:20
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answered by celticwoman777 6
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I find it odd that you said "dumb Atheists" Why do you automatically assume that it's all their fault? In case you haven't noticed there are many different religions in this great big country of ours. And the fact you are blaming the Atheists for the removal and seperation of church and state, (i.e. Prayer out of the schools, etc.) bothers me somewhat. I am by no means an Atheist, but I'm married to one. He could care less about what goes on with that type of thing, as long as no one is shoving their religion down his or his family's throat.
Something to chew on: Christians are the only ones who believe in both the cross and the 10 commandments. I find it unfair that all the other religions (Jews, Atheists, Wiccans, Pagans, Buddhists, Muslims, etc...) who don't believe in one or both of the 2 symbols you mentioned, have to put up with rubbing their noses in it. This country was founded to house religious tolerance. You might check and read up on why the pilgrims left England in the first place. Though they too were bigots. For their suppression of Native Americans because of their race/religion.
2006-07-21 13:57:13
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answered by kasha 2
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You just answered your own question. "public places" there is a separation between church and state in this country. Do some research on American History. I have no personal problem with it because of my beliefs, but there are plenty of no-christian people aside from atheists in this country. Unlike private property where you are free to hang a Cross, Star of David or a Swastika, it is not appropriate (or legal) in a setting where decisions on public policy are to be made based on the law.
If you want Christian ideology surrounding you there are plenty of private places in this country to explore your faith and not force it upon others.
How would you like it if the Mayor of Fargo happened to be Jewish and at every press conference placed Star of David in his "pulpit".
My guess is you would go though the roof. If you would take five seconds and put yourself in anyone else's place you might a slightly less narrow view of the world.
You make the rest of us (originally) from the Midwest glad we are not there, and people that are there cringe at the way you make them look.
2006-07-21 13:54:09
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answered by Max B 3
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The First Amendment enshrines separation of church and state. As such, putting up the Ten Commandments, or a Cross is usually seen as a religious act, when done by government agency.
And yes, there are times when a government agency can put up the Ten Commandments, and it is _not_ a First Amendment issue.
2006-07-21 14:11:49
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answered by jblake80856 3
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They are offended by the cross or the word "God". It scares them silly apparently. Even though we base our laws on the 10 commandments, the very idea that they originated with that bad word "God", they simply can't be allowed. What would happen, people would believe, they would teach their kids to believe, and then we wouldn't have such fun watching the drive by shootings on the news. The kids would have to be worried that "God" would know, so might actually not kill anyone. It would be horrible in terms of tv ratings. Can you imagine, a nation of people with consciences and morals? Devastating. Poor little athiests wouldn't get their 15 minutes of fame while making all those public appeals to get rid of that intimidating cross or reference to "God".
2006-07-21 13:45:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Now, do you want to display the jewish, catholic, or protestant ten commandments? i don't believe we base our laws on the 10 commandments. there is no legal provision about having no god before god, about keeping the sabbath holy, about honoring mom and dad, about not envying, nor about adultery. more like the 10 commandments were based on the evolving ethics of the time.
how sad to read all these americans who hate our values. a tyranny of the minority? well, our founders did want to end both the tyrant king and the tyranny of the majority. our rights are inalienable, we are born with them. That means that they are not dependent upon the will of the majority. Thanks to our founders, we don't need our neighbors permission to view the world in a way true to our own minds. how utterly sad to read all these christians who not only ignore christ's admonition that only the hypocrite prays in public and our founders great gift of a govt. free of the church.
you can have all the crosses and 10 commandments on your own property.. you do not own the public square and the founding fathers didn't want you using govt money and govt spaces for the practice of religion. it's strictly forbidden by our 1st amendment. you are apparently being taught by ignorant people who hate american values. resist them or you might find yourself having to display ..... um nothing when islamists become the majority.
you are completely free to practice your religion. you are not free to compel other people to practice your religion or fund the practice of your religion. as a sideline, we'd rather you not indoctrinate everyone on our dime, thanks.
2006-07-21 13:43:34
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answered by cassandra 6
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Why would a person want to display a set of biblical laws that they have absolutely no intention of following?
When christians are willing to actually follow the commandments and enforce the biblical punishments for breaking the commandments, Then you can ask your question with some sincerity, Until then you are another hypocritical christian.
2006-07-21 13:49:19
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answered by chubbiguy40 4
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