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I see nothing offensive about wearing a cross necklace
2006-10-14 05:43:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
As an atheist, I don't either. I would never notice or be bothered by a cross around the neck of an airline attendant.
2006-10-14 05:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, religious intolerance has gone too far! I do not think there is anything inappropriate about wearing a cross.
We move a lot with my husbands job and I have met a lot of different people from all different backgrounds. In one of the places that we lived I was told that I am going to hell because, I was not the same religion as everyone else in the state. I was asked why they did not see me in church and I told them that I was a different religion than they are and they looked at me as if I had two heads. So was I am I suppose to convert to their religion to suit them? I don't think so. I see no reason to conceal my religion. If I want to wear a cross I will. If I want to attend anohter church I will.
I feel bad for that woman that she was told she can not wear her cross. Why should she hide her beliefs. Anyone offended by her cross should just get over it!
2006-10-14 12:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by mardaw 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem is that religious practises are being confused with cultural practises that are not required to be practised by religious law. There might not be any thing wrong with wearing your cross, but the Bible doesn't state that u must. So really if any-one tells u to take it off they are being intolerant of your culture, not religion. If u were stopped from praying or practising your religion then that would be religious intolerance. Right now it is just a childish tit for tat game that is being played by the Christians and Muslims, the truth is that u are all getting played out.
2006-10-14 13:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Convince Pete 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I agree whole heartedly. Do we really have to go through the three-generation-political-aclimatisation process to realise that religions are harmful to the body and the soul.
Their trappings, symbols, relics, mementoes and general hardware are harmless and should be embraced by everybody.
I make this suggestion and this would go a long way towards dumping all this stupidity.
Designers (fashion, jewellery, corporate logos, software, furniture etc.,etc., all of you) Come up with a line trend or range (or whatever you call it) of goods or services which traverse as many religions as possible.
2006-10-14 12:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Answer to your,e Question of Intolerance is Obvious by the Islamic "Religious Leaders" with their "Death to the Infidel" the "Non Believers" The it,s "Our Way or No Way" attitude of these Mad Bastards with their "Terrorist Bombers" Murdering thousands of Innocent People on a World Wide Basis -- Do You Want Any More Reasons why Religious Intolerance is "Out of Hand" ? ? ?
2006-10-15 07:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I'm atheist, and I'm all for the separation of church and state, but I staunchly opposed to to anyone not being allowed to be who they are and express themselves and their beliefs. This is one of those situations that has crossed the line to me. It's no better than the Christians trying to oppress the gays.
2006-10-14 12:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Chris D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can wear your cross anywhere you want to. Just don't use it as a tool to feel superior to others because you think they are going to hell and you are not. As long as people are not trying to hang others on their crosses, they should be able to wear them anywhere they want to.
2006-10-14 12:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing wrong with wearing a cross, however remember, it is by our actions, that we show our love of Christ, they will know you are a Christian by your love.
2006-10-14 12:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by Grandma01 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-10-14 13:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
we stop wearin crosses, as soon as islam does away with the veil
2006-10-15 19:44:00 · answer #10 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋