My atheist neighbor put up a display with live action electric statues of Marx, Darwin, and Stalin. Instead of saying "ho, ho, ho" they're saying "No, no, no --- God!"
I'm offended. Should I call the ACLU?
2007-12-04 03:52:44 · 53 answers · asked by ivy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm offended that you are lying to me. Is that what Jesus would do?
2007-12-04 03:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by Meat Bot 3 · 10⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately, the ACLU would applaud this behavior. Best advice I guess would be to some how show them that you care about them and that you believe them to be wrong, but do it matter-of-factly and not offensively. See if any other neighbors agree with you. Maybe write them a letter of concern. Or, they may be the type who is looking for attention. Just ignore it if that's the case. If the noises they are making in the yard are disruptive, call the none emergency number and have an office come and ask them to turn the sounds down. Or, you can ask them yourself first and call an officer if they are not cooperative. They clearly have a message to tell everyone. Maybe you can find out respectfuly what that message is,and then respectfully disagree.
2007-12-04 04:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has a right to her own brand of celebrating, and you have yours. The ACLU would probably be on her side. So what if you're offended? Put up all your Christmas stuff and let her be offended, too.
And while you are at it, send a Christmas card to the good old ACLU and make sure it has a pretty Christmas Tree on the front and that it says Merry Christmas. Here's their address:
ACLU
125 Broad Street
18th floor
New York, New York 10004
2007-12-04 03:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely would be offended if I recieved a card with the message about "mythological Christ." That is completely unnecessary. It's not like we do not celebrate Christmas and know exactly how the Christian context applies to it, so there is no need in pointing out anything about Christ, whether you believe or not. The point of a Christmas card is to with the recipient well for the winter season, correct? So why not send something that says "Season's Greetings" or another generic saying. There is no reasons to bash Christians and call their God "mythical." We do not all have to celebrate Christmas for the same reason, but we do all have to take the time to get along with our fellow man, and cards like these simply create hostility.
2016-04-07 07:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be so offended. Your neighbor is an atheist so he/she should be allowed to display their beliefs just like you should be able to display your beliefs with decorations relating to Christmas, Jesus, Mary, angels, etc. Don't call the ACLU, just don't pay attention to it if it bothers you that much. I'm Lutheran but I don't really believe in God. I wouldn't really call myself an Atheist, but I still decorate for Christmas and celebrate.
You shouldn't let things like that offend you, it's really not that big of a deal. Good luck.
2007-12-04 03:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Pink Princess 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you get pissed off when the ACLU wanted God banned from the Pledge of Allegiance, did you get pissed off at the idea of taking God off of money, does it piss you off that stores aren't allowed to put up Nativity scenes as Christmas decorations?? If so, then NO do not call the ACLU! Everybody has the right to freedom of speech and freedom of religion. End of story. Whether you agree with it or not, your neighbor has a right to have that decoration up.
2007-12-04 03:57:29 · answer #6 · answered by Mikey's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave the person alone. Unless it is really loud, they have a right to put up what they want. They have the right to their opinion and to express it in a peaceful way. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't mean you can have it taken down.
Yes they may be a jerk for putting up those things to mock someones religious views, but in this country they have that right. There isn't anything in laws that say you have the right to not be offended.
Maybe talk to them and explain it is offensive. Be calm and just ask if they would please pull it down because it is going a little overboard.
2007-12-04 04:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by hawkguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty obnoxious. Unfortunately the ACLU will not stand up for you in defense of Christianity because they are full of hippocracy. All you can really do is tell your neighbor how offended you are.
2007-12-04 04:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a terrific idea. But what does Stalin have to do with atheism? I think I'd rather have animated statues of Nietzsche, Robert Ingersoll, and Thomas Paine.
2007-12-04 03:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well...if it on his property you can call whoever you want but they will stay. If it is on public property and they don't allow Christian displays they might be able to help you. But if they do allow Christian displays, you probably aren't going to be able to do anything except get the city to disallow them all. There is at least on case I know of where an atheist group won and the city was forced to allow it.
2007-12-04 03:58:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just stop being such a religiously intolerant person. Christmas is not a Christian Holiday. It was just taken by Christians to try to spread Christianity. This is as much a holiday for Monotheists, Polytheists and Atheists.
2007-12-04 04:06:57 · answer #11 · answered by clint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋