I'm mean really, what's the problem. I know the PC crowd lives to whine, but how is believing in the Mother and Child offensive?
Help me understand because I think it's insane and SELFISH.
2007-12-07 05:06:44 · 9 answers · asked by Robert S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Frank just compared the nativity scene to people "getting it on." Oh my, that's sad.
2007-12-07 05:33:38 · update #1
We live in a nation of cry babies-- what can you expect from cry babies?
2007-12-07 05:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lucci 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
This is a flat-out religious image and context -- unlike a Christmas tree, which is more seasonal (and thus was embraced at NY's Rockefeller Plaza). You don't hear anyone in NYC complaining about the tree-lighting, right?
Those that complain about this, may actually BE offended.. because they're essentially tired of seeing Catholic/Christian images.. when they've paid $100,000s or millions for their home, pay taxes and want their own beliefs portrayed & respected. It's also a power-play, that's more than subliminal -- to watch how the locals overreact, to the complaints...
But, put this ALL into context.. and I'm not just going to agree with you -- as many "point wh*res" might, around here. Remember, that this time of year.. especially, you're supposed to be thinking about OTHERS... and although I am a full-fledged Roman Catholic who doesn't mind, and looks forward to the imagery.. I also understand what's at play, about this topic. So should you. (relax) Can you imagine, if you had to drive or walk by a "Mohammed on a Donkey" display, and ONLY that... from late-November to January? At some point, you'd wonder why it has to be on public property and not just on the lawns of those that care, etc. etc.
2007-12-07 13:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Believing in that sort of thing is not offensive. Putting it in the front yard is not offensive. Even putting it in the front of a church is not offensive. It becomes inappropriate when people put it in front of the courthouse or any other public institution where people of all religions visit. The place for that is in a church or private home, for people who believe in that.
2007-12-07 13:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Persephone 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You're right, I think that the offense is not to behave and do what the extreme minority wants. Jewish, Muslim, or any other religion decoration or symbols will never offend me, on the contrary, I like to see them and learn about their customs. But I can't go out and try to impose my beliefs or lalck of it on others. It's about live and let live.
2007-12-07 13:14:30 · answer #4 · answered by Millie 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Its not offensive unless you're a whiney crybaby. "seperation of church and state, blah blah blah." It's not like a nativity scene is up 24/7, 365. It's up for a very short time, to celebrate christmas, but, whiney crybabies got offended because it's 'christian'. Well guess what, Christmas is to celebrate the birthday of Jesus, not so some make believe fat guy in a red suit can hand out gifts.
2007-12-07 13:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by Dani 7 · 4⤊ 5⤋
It isn't offensive. It is only offensive when it is on government/public property. Private property is perfectly fine, and kind of nice.
2007-12-07 13:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by Laceyd5 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think people having sex is great and non-offensive. What could me more natural then watching a man express his love to a women. why would anyone be offended by it. Its gods way of creating life.
Why aren't there more statues of people getting it on. I think it's insane and SELFISH.
2007-12-07 13:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
It is fine if it is on private property but religious views do not belong on public/governmental property. Separation of church and state is the law.
2007-12-07 13:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by hawkguy 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
How did it all come to this? My parents generation didn't have any problems with it...
2007-12-07 14:48:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anglcake 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋