"Public spaces" belong to all and should open to the benevolent expression of religion as opposed to jihad. The circular logic of excluding this from the public square does nothing to preserve freedom of religion. This type of exclusion primarily is a tool of intolerance used by those who hate God. I DON'T believe this is what writer Patriot is about. Taken as a whole, I believe his posting is expressing concern for preserving freedom. Embracing the interpretation of a hostile, closed minded, and flawed Supreme Court has created a culture of hostility in society, education, and government. Expression in "public spaces" does NOT legislate or impose a state or national religion on anyone anymore than it allows government to interfere in church matters. Here is where the true intent of "separation of church and state" lies and should be interpreted. Many of the allegedly "tolerant" have used it as a means to exclude the God of the Bible and Christian participation and perspectives from the aforementioned arenas. In keeping with the fullest in patriotism, I highly recommend reading the book "The Criminalization of Christianity" by Janet Folger and that you read it BEFORE it becomes illegal.
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great article keep up the good work. we need God in America again and again. God Bless you [MORE]
Pastor Nan
Dec 14, 2007 19:32
Merry Christmas Alicia Colon... Merry Christmas you old Savings and Loan, Merry Christmas Bedford Falls... [MORE]
Bob
Dec 14, 2007 13:43
..that church services were first held in Congress? Okay for Congress but not in public schools. Has anybody actually researched... [MORE]
Delia Sanchez
Dec 14, 2007 11:17
Alicia Colon, writing an op-ed piece for the New York Daily Sun, is upset that in the city of New... [MORE]
Brent Rasmussen
Dec 14, 2007 10:43
You are correct that Abraham Lincoln prayed and was a spiritual man. However, he also did not impose his religious... [MORE]
Geoff Elliott
Dec 14, 2007 10:24
Everything was going so well until your 2nd sentence. Please define "imposition" vs. "sharing". If you claim to know the... [MORE]
Mitch Peoples
Dec 18, 2007 14:11
Thank you for your essay. If there were only more courageous and objective people as well as openness in the... [MORE]
Vince Norberg
Dec 14, 2007 10:05
I read todays article with interest. Our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church on Staten Island has been providing parisheners with 'nativity... [MORE]
To: Alica Colon
Dec 14, 2007 09:59
It is disappointing to read so many small-minded people who are so quick to impose their views upon the minority... [MORE]
Patriot
Dec 14, 2007 15:30
Christians have a right to display a creche during the Christmas season on public property. If any other religion wishes... [MORE]
toting m ama
Dec 14, 2007 19:04
I found plenty of sites online. One is http://www.merrychristmasbuttons.com.
Merry Christmas
Alicia [MORE]
Alicia Colon
Dec 15, 2007 18:41
"Public spaces" belong to all and should open to the benevolent expression of religion as opposed to jihad. The circular...
Defrauded
Dec 18, 2007 23:36
There is a creep of intolerance afoot in this nation. While screaming there is a 'war on Christmas', Christians are... [MORE]
Patriot
Dec 19, 2007 01:15
Supreme Court rulings do not define what is truly right or wrong or reality itself. When they depart from Bibical... [MORE]