Why do Christians think our tax money should be used to promote their religion?

Question

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Why do you need PUBLIC OWNED property to put up your stupid nativitey scenes? Is there a shortage or Church property or something? I don't want to see it and I, as a tax payer, certainly don't want to pay for it.

Answer 1

Bible Nazis believe it is a violation of their rights if they are denied the opportunity to use the coercive power of the state to shove their god down every ones throat. They must be stopped.

Answer 2

I am not very much into nativity scenes myself. However it is not really a promotion of religion. It is more a cultural thing. It is often very much appreciated even by a lot of non-church goers. Usually churches offer to put up a nativity scene. They don't demand it or beg for it. They put it up because it is appreciated. They could put it up in their own building, but nobody else would get the benefit.
In any case, public property belongs to the people. Church people are people too. As long as things are done in an orderly way, any legitimate group should be given permission to set up something, temporary, at least, on public property. Is there an association of atheists in your town? Do you have a special event to be remembered, or a person to be honoured? Why don't you ask for permission to do that too, some time during the year, instead of being envious of churches that do it (among other organizations)?
EDIT:
I am a Christian pastor myself.

Answer 3

Dear Mr. Grinch,

Christmas is a happy time for Christians because it reminds us of a wonderful gift sent to the world. Public property, by definition, is owned by the public. The public is composed of Christians and non-Christians. Why should some of the Christians' tax money not be used for things that bring us happiness? Your question falsely presupposed that all tax money is being paid by non-Christians.

Answer 4

It's an easy way to steal from the public. We have real problems in this country and out of control debt. Why we continue to waste money pander to religious whack jobs is just stupid. It's less about religion and more about keep themselves in power.

Answer 5

Vote! Separation of church and state is a good thing for the Church.

Answer 6

Taxpayer money is not used to put up a Nativity Scene. Taxpayer's voluntary efforts are. The money does not come from the government. It comes from individual pockets.

Answer 7

Because it has been done all throught the history of this nation....and we don't intend to stop just because you got your little feelings hurt, Mr Imbecile.
Got it?

This nation was founded on the Principles of the Bible:
" It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible". - George Washington
" The Bible is the cornerstone of libery". -- Thoms Jefferson"

"That Book (the Bible), sir, is the Rock on which our Republic rests". - Andrew Jackson

"God who gave us life and liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed the conviction that these liberties are a gift from God?" - Thomas Jefferson

"It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God and to obey His will". -- George Washington

Answer 8

I don't know. I don't understand "religious" people who have a problem with one religion doing something, but no problem if they do it in their religion, ie prayer in school It's A-OK if it's YOUR God being prayed to.

That's why I chose to be spiritual instead and bypass the dogma of religion.

Answer 9

Everyone wants a slice of the public pie. Even the Yaks(pbut).

Sorry. Don't follow links in "questions". Pass.

Answer 10

That is your right to not see it, now explain it to your kids someday when you have them. And I'm not asking for tax money to display any holiday ornament. I'm not sure where you're getting your information but you need to research it.