I would not be offended if a menorrah or another religious symbol is displayed, so why cannot Christians have freedom as well?
2006-12-15 05:10:23 · 20 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just to comment on above posts... certain towns HAVE made people remove nativity scenes from their own lawns because a neighbor was offended by it. I recently lived in an apartment complex where one (1) tenant complained about Christmas lights and decorations, we ALL had to remove them to appease this one person, so it is not restricted to Government buildings.
2006-12-15 05:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I read an article that stated that a Jewish Rabbi was suing an airport for not puting a Menorrah up beside the Christmas Trees. Talk about a season of love, hey? It turned out the Airport took the trees down because they didn't have time to get all religious groups symbols up in time for Christmas. Perhaps this certain Rabbi provoked fear? I don't know. I know a lot of Jewish people that could not care less. But it only takes a few or in this case just one. Blessings to you.
2006-12-15 13:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say it would be wrong to remove one groups religious icons from an area and not anothers. People are allowed to display their religious icons on themselves and on their property. We keep the public spheres free in respect for the fact we share them with people of diverse religious beliefs and no religious belief. It is a good system and if done away with I think there would be many abuses and problems. The fact of the matter is also unfortunately not all people are tolerant. I know some Christians who if a pagan put a display to the Goddess next to a nativity scene would destroy it. I know people afraid to admit their religion or atheism because of the intolerance of their community. Not to pick on Christianity, it can happen in any religion but Christianity is the dominant one here in US.
2006-12-15 13:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm Christian as well and would love it if everyone was and wanted Nativity scenes year round and everywhere but frankly the religion or lack of it is each individual's choice. If they have menorahs on government property then they need to remove it as well. Separation of Church and State is imperative as eventually some leader would decide to punish those sinning and not even realize that he is wrong and sinning doing it.
Look what happened in Spain with the inquisition.
But if they remove one from your home or something call me I'd make an exception and protest that or if someone other than you reads of different religion I'd fight for their right to.
2006-12-15 13:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by bess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where was it removed from? They can't make churches remove them. And I have yet to see where they've actually done any of that type of thing in a public place. Christians do have freedoms to celebrate the Pagan Holidays anyway they see fit.
I would like to point out though, this whole "why can't Christians have the same freedoms".... if you had the same treatment, you wouldn't have freedoms. And why is it that so many complain about how other religions act violently, yet Christianity has just put out a game from the Left Behind series where it's alright to kill off Non-Believers? Perfect Christmas Gift for that special Extremist in the family, huh?
2006-12-15 13:27:45 · answer #5 · answered by Kithy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Where did you get the "information" that menorrahs are allowed but not nativities?
Where do you get the "information" that Christians don't have freedoms?
Why do you feel picked on, and why does your feeling of being picked on color the "information" you think you have?
2006-12-15 13:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by sonyack 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe that everyone has a right to believe what they may; and expect the same right to be given to me.
I will display my nativity and fly my flag without reservations...
and I'm not offended to see symbols of others beliefs.
I wish more people would be considerate about these things...
2006-12-15 13:17:10 · answer #7 · answered by HJ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's stupid....and btw....many menorahs are removed or are not permitted to be erected in the first place.
Aside from the argument that public money should not be used for such displays, I can not think of a reason why anyone should find it offensive.
2006-12-15 13:17:36 · answer #8 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope not!! Jesus was Jewish!!
Besides...if you read things on here, you realise that some people will get offended by everything. You may not be offended, but you can bet that someone else is. America has become: the land of the free, the home of the wuss.
2006-12-15 13:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by xxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A menorah symbolizes freedom. Hanukkah is not really a religious holiday.
You are now claiming you have no freedom?? You have now been stripped of your civil rights? Did they take down the Xmas trees at the mall? Did they forbid Xmas songs on the radio? Did the churches close down?
2006-12-15 13:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋