[Skunky1]

Some religions would like to display their swastika is that OK with you?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Cheapbas

So what do you do about people who wear crosses around their neck? Isn’t the symbolism the same?

These are “small” white crosses, not obnoxious religious displays.

I keep my religion very private, I don’t like having others shove their ideas in my face. But I am cool with the crosses, it’s a polite display That to me says protect this household.

As long as this is kept low key, let them be.

"Low key", to me, means not visible from the street. When I can see those little white crosses, that, to me, is not "low key". I have no problem with placing those little white crosses BEHIND a shrub so the cross is not visible to anyone. If the homeowner wants the cross in their yard for "whatever reason", it will serve that purpose even if it is placed BEHIND a shrub.

[swooner]

Originally Posted by Kenklaw13

I understand there is a lawsuit pending against a village household for displaying a small white cross in their yard. The last time I looked at the constitution,we were still guaranteed freedom"of" religion and not freedom "from" religion.
Time for Christians to stand up and be counted. Would be interesting to see hundreds if not thousands of "little white crosses"
pop-up all over the villages.

God is great; Beer is good; People are crazy!
KenK.

All for religious freedom and all kinds of freedom of choice, including political preferences. Believe symbols of all those things should remain in the house and not be on display in front yards.

[John corallo]

There is nothing wrong with a white cross. Or any religious crosses it’s a free world. I noticed i the villages people have nothing to do but to go around and look for trouble. It’s like being in high school again

[drgoofy]

Are the crosses there as a warning to keep all other religions away? If they're such great Christians, why would they need to advertise? Wouldn't we all know by their Jesus-esque actions???

[bonrich]

I thought the white cross was placed in remembrance of a relative or close friend that had passed.

[Windguy]

They are essentially gang signs to show the world what gang you belong to. It’s like tagging is in urban areas.

[BryanTheGolfPro]

How many golf carts advertise the owners' favorite college/pro team, etc.? Are you offended? The nameplate on our driveway lamp post is the colors of and contains the logo of our Alma Mater--along with our names. Are you offended? On the other hand, Jews, Muslims, Atheists--and especially Christians--agreed to conform to the covenants when we bought our homes. (Read Romans 13.) However, no covenants prevent me from putting a large Star of David, Crescent Moon--and especially a Cross on the INSIDE of a street-facing window. This demonstrates my beliefs; I've conformed to the covenants; and everybody lives. Though silly, here's food for thought: Is the Atheist violating the covenants by NOT putting a symbol of his (non) beliefs in HIS yard. Does his "symbol" offend?

[Bellavita]

What if I worshiped Hitler could I put a small tasteful swastika in my yard? Protected by my freedom of religion?

[mamamia54]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Who would buy two sticks put together?

I once heard (you know how hearing things goes) that a man in Spanish Springs makes them and puts them out for free for anyone who wants one.

[J1ceasar]

Same here. And there is a great bible section about praying in a closet ( meaning don't wear your religion around your neck)
No offense intended.

[jonathanb]

The cross is foolishness to those that are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

[J1ceasar]

Funny

[William S. Cook]

Amen

[J1ceasar]

Back up north especially in Italian sections we have those that put out statues of Mary. In fact there is some that believe you have to bury a statue of Mary in your lawn for good luck. I would just like to remind people Ed Moses spend 40 years in the desert and lost a good percentage of Jews because they prayed 2 Pagan statues IE the golden calf. The cross comes very close to the same thing. When I came down here 15 years ago I was truly amazed and how many people went to church and prayed every Sunday as well as went to Bible study one or two days a week. I am really blessed with many good friends that are religious and truly truly good people. In my own family I have those are Jewish oh, those that are Christian scientists, those that are Christian does that are Protestant and a few that believe in Oriental religions as well because they are from Japan. I hold no grudge against anyone due to their religious beliefs but please keep in mind as someone said above if you're going to put out your cross, be ready for ritual Slaughter of lambs and annual spring rites I Pagan's