Before all Christian buildings and churches in the UK are asked to remove Crucifix or Crosses to avoid upsetting a certain minority in this country,and don,t say it wont happen as some churches have already been taken over and the crosses have been removed and replaced with other symbols.PAX.
2006-11-13 01:27:32 · 22 answers · asked by Francis7 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.'" (1 Cor 1 18-19). For two thousand years people have jeered at the cross, but it is our only means of salvation and should be honoured on Christian buildings. Yours is a good question and the day may come when the crazy authorities running our country might order the removal of crosses from churches. Let us hope that Christians will have the courage to refuse.
2006-11-13 04:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's coming. I'd place money on it.
When i heard that the newsreader had complaints sent in about her wearing a crucifix, I was amazed!
As an Athiest I don't find any religious symbols offensive or upsetting. I understand that some people follow religion and some don't. In my opinion, until true hard concrete proof is found, I don't believe any religion has presidence over another.
Everyone is entitled to choose and follow a religion, but why should they then hide it?! All this hype about should Muslim women not wear veils, I think they should wear whatever they feel comfortable in and what their custom and religion allows them to wear, wherever they are, on TV or in general. This should apply to everyone. If a person feels secure and safe wearing a crucifix, they should be allowed to wear it, wherever they are!
I also have to agree with Marc K above, that some countries embrace the diversity of the religions and accomodate accordingly, whereas other countries it is illegal not to conform to the one religion and to follow another. Surely we have come far enough to realise not everyone follows the crowd and everyone is individual and different!
2006-11-13 01:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Liggy Lee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't confuse the removal of crucifixes from government buildings and the removal of crucifixes from private property.
2006-11-13 01:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by nondescript 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's not going to happen,ever. Which "certain minority" are you referring to? The people you refer to are the ones who evidently have anything to worry about, not the (so called) christian majority. The government and media have certainly convinced you haven't they?
2006-11-13 02:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Robin H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will they also ban that fish on the back of peoples cars? God, that makes me want to take part in road rage. Christ almighty we know that the churches need a new symbol the cross is so out dated. I for one will not be sad to see the back of christian cross.
Tallyho
2006-11-13 03:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It won't happen. There is a proper place for religious symbols, and that is in their respective churches. The US government, by virtue of separation of church and state, cannot ask that a church remove its religious symbol FROM ITS OWN PROPERTY.
2006-11-13 01:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by E D 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I know a lot of churches are now being renovated to homes and even bars and restaurants. It is the sign of the times - religion simply isn't getting the crowds it used to.
I will answer your question with another - why are we in the UK so tolerant of other beliefs when in Saudi Arabia it is illegal to have any other form of church or place of worship?
2006-11-13 01:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by marc k 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
good point, .... and unfortunately its probably going to happen as the world is slowly destructing itself into a conformist society where no one can express an opinion/ take a certain stance/ practise and conform to religion without being called a racist!
2006-11-13 01:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
wont be too long, I expect France to do it before hand though, which means the end to alot of the most beautiful cathedrals in existence
2006-11-13 01:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ah ...imagine that .. a world where instruments of torture are no longer held sacred ... where crescents, stars, and sundry symbols are no longer motivations for killing ...
But don't worry. Reason is hardly likely to affect society as a whole.
2006-11-13 01:41:47 · answer #10 · answered by JAT 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋