Many Christians worked to build this great country and fight the wars that have kept us free.
Should we take back our Christian heritage and replace the generic cross marking graves and monuments with a cross that shows Christ suffering for all our sins hanging crucified on the cross as it happened in Judea when he was killed by the jews?
2006-12-03 12:10:39 · 13 answers · asked by tk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
O.K.....here is some additional information.
1) I am Jewish
2) I put the question out there to determine how many evangel or right wingers would stand up to be counted.
3) I also wanted to see if anyone reads the constitution as it is written....especially the part about the freedom of religion and goverment not favoring a single religion.
I am amazed that more people did not suggest that the cross as it stands is pushing the constitutional boundaries. So, sorry but although I posed a question it does not mean I am declaring a position in support or in opposition...for the record.
2006-12-04 04:20:41 · update #1
What an egotistical question.
Anyways, as far as Constitutionality goes ( remember the constitution? It's the law of the land- the bible isn't) it's perfectly fine as long as the government doesn't pay for it.
And don't ignore the non-christians who helped to build this great country of ours and fought the wars to keep us free. Speaking as a non-christian in our country's armed forces, I can honestly say that religion doesn't matter nearly as much to most of them as you seem to think it does.
2006-12-03 12:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by John J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Yes, Christian grave markers should be allowed in cemetaries of any sort if that is what the family or the deceased would wish.
I don't think however that grave markers should be REPLACED for those already marked. I don't think that's right at all. If you really want to spread Christ, feed the homeless, give to charities. There are plenty of ways to be Christ to this world.
2006-12-03 12:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dyanstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.
you must remenber that we are on earth for a very short time when compared to everything. we leave things for otehrs to remember us by, but this should be limited to stories, documents, and legacies. not speciel markings in a graveyard for stangers to ponder over.
truthfully, i don't know why we spend so much money on the whole thing anyways. all we really need is a pine box. or maybe some cardbord.
besides, the cross serves two purposes:
1: it is cheap, and uses much less material than a square...that is where the cross came from, really, simple design.
2: it does not represent what the people did in their personal lives, just what they did for their country. which is how others should remember them that are not family.
2006-12-03 12:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lee C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cross also represents the Christ.
don't get those nut jobs out there started on them
The Jews didn't kill the Christ it was the Jesuits that are now the Roman Catholics. they were the go betweens between the Romans and the Jews because the Romans would not deal directly with the Jews. They felt they were not worthy .
2006-12-03 12:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Robert F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a Christian having the flexibility to fall decrease back on the undeniable fact that God knows what's maximum suitable and each little thing will paintings out for the main suitable in the tip, makes rigidity issues lots extra handy to handle.
2016-10-13 22:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Some find the Crucifix offensive. While National Cemetaries should have a single style of grave marker, each one should reflect the personal beliefs of the one buried beneath it by displaying a small symbol of that persons faith, if their family members so choose.
The generic crosses used in National Cemetaries may even offend some, but they shouldn't be changed at this point. (Personal opinon.) Yes, they died for their country. But they were each an individual and should be honored for who they were.
2006-12-03 12:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by Lone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a free country, the first amendment protects freedom of speech and religion>
2006-12-03 12:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...without a doubt...YES. It is not a government endorsement of a religion, but rather recognition of the soldiers faith.
2006-12-03 12:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly Not , Jesus went to the cross but hes not there no more ,
2006-12-03 12:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by Terry S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't see why not.
I'm not a Christian, just a believer in freedom.
2006-12-03 12:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋