Banning Crosses, Erasing History
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| A simmering controversy surrounding the "Ground Zero Cross" exposes the intolerance and absolutism behind ongoing battles over religious symbols on public property. Contrary to popular belief, it's not Christian conservatives who normally start these bitter disputes. It's more often atheist activists who seek to alter the long-standing status quo by scrubbing the landscape of the most visible signs of the nation's religious heritage. American Atheists, an organization representing the civil liberties of agnostics, filed suit in 2011 to block display of the Ground Zero Cross anywhere on the grounds of the new memorial museum planned for the World Trade... |
Land Swap Gives Mojave Desert Cross Permanent Home
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Following 10-plus years of legal conflict thanks to a nuisance lawsuit filed in 2001 by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a federal judge has finally ruled that a cross placed in the Mojave Desert in 1934 to honor World War I veterans may remain there permanently. In the settlement approved April 23, the National Park Service will turn over the hilltop area known as Sunrise Rock, upon which the simple cross sat before being removed by the park service, in return for the private donation of five acres elsewhere in the 1.6 million acre preserve in Southern California. The... |
A Mormon monument over Christian Graves [Mormons remove cross from their victims' memorial]
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| The first thing that caught my eye was the Rock Cairn with NO CHRISTIAN CROSS. |
Mojave Desert Cross War Memorial Will Stand
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| A cross that was first erected nearly 80 years ago by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in honor of the heroes of World War I will finally be allowed to stand. More than a decade after the ACLU originally sued to have the cross memorial removed from public land, a case which ended up at the Supreme Court, a federal judge has approved a settlement of the case allowing the cross to remain. The ACLJ has been fighting to allow this cross to stand for years - an important war memorial in honor of those who have heroically served in... |
Catholic cardinal calls on Christians to wear their crosses every day
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Head of the Scottish Catholic church, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, says symbol shows you 'live by Christ's standards in daily life' Britain's most senior Catholic cleric has called on Christians to wear a cross every day as "a symbol of their beliefs" and to combat the marginalisation of religion in modern society. The plea by Cardinal Keith O'Brien, head of the Catholic church in Scotland, to be made in his Easter sermon, comes as the Anglican archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, appealed for more people to attend church this Sunday – even if they are "a bit vague" about religion.... |
The Servant;Exalted and Disfigured...(Servant Songs pt 10)
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.(Isaiah 52:13-15)Thus far the Songs of the Servant have described an individual whom God holds forth as the answer to the idolatrous world’s sad predicament. He... |
Crucifixion: Ancient descriptions, archaeology (with photos!), and why Jesus died this way
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Click below to listen to our special Good Friday podcast. Also be sure to come back tomorrow and Sunday for special podcasts on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday! Crucifixion: History, Archaeology, and Why Jesus Died This Way (Good Friday Podcast)(Right click to download) Today we celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus. In places around the world, images of the Christ crucified will be contemplated and venerated. Indeed, the image of the cross is quite familiar to us. It is part and parcel of Christian iconography. Perhaps, it is too familiar. Put frankly, the cross has in many ways been sanitized. To some... |
In Great Britain, can Christians be fired for wearing a cross? (Archbishop calls cross 'Jewelry')
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Well, sure. Why not? After all, unlike the Muslim hijab, there is no "requirement" that Christians wear a cross, says the British government. ______________________ In what is bound to be a controversial move, the British government is set to argue at the European Court of Human Rights that Christians do not have the right to wear a cross or crucifix openly at work. Critics are already calling it another blow to Christianity for restricting its symbols of faith while granting special status to symbols of other religions such as the Sikh turban and kara (bracelet), or the Muslim hijab. The... |
Islam's tradition of breaking the cross
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| In the recent destruction of Commonwealth war graves in Benghazi, Libya (YouTube Video), you can see not just the desecration of graves, but attacks on crosses. The radical Muslims who are kicking over and smashing headstones marked with crosses (and one with a Star of David), also took pains to demolish a tall "Cross of Sacrifice" standing at the edge of the cemetery. This was no "furious mob" on a "rampage," as a Daily Mail report put it. Nor was there any evidence in what they were saying that they were angry or reacting to Koran burning by the US... |
Born Again; the need...John 3 pt 2
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:2-3)We have been looking at the third chapter of the Gospel of John, a conversation between Jesus and a leading Pharisee, Nicodemus the ‘teacher of Israel’. The topic is the new birth, being born again. We must... |
‘Occupiers’ Throw Bibles, Allegedly Urinate on Cross
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Members of the Occupy Wall Street movement urinated on a cross, desecrated a church and threw Bibles at police officers in separate incidents over the weekend. Protesters in San Francisco occupied an abandoned hotel and began attacking police – hurling bricks and Bibles at officers. “Once they gained access [to the hotel], some of them made it to the top of the roof and they began to throw Bibles down at the officers,” San Francisco Police Dept. spokesman Carlos Manfredi told ABC News. Several officers were injured in the attack. In New York City, Occupy protesters allegedly urinated on a... |
Cross Removed From San Antonio Tower
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Cross Removed From San Antonio Tower By Brittany Smith | Christian Post Reporter It was a small cross, but it has created a big debate in San Antonio. The “Torre de Esperanza,” or Tower of Hope, stands close to the entrance of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The tower’s private owners put a small cross on the structure consistent with its Spanish mission-style design. They also allowed the school to put its seal on the structure. The cross, however, was recently removed. The ACLU of Texas said the developer of the tower, Ralph Lampman of the VTLM Group, ordered the crosses... |
Cross Removed in Afghanistan
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| A large cross that had been prominently displayed outside a chapel on an isolated military base in northern Afghanistan was taken down last week, prompting outrage from some American service members stationed there. “We are here away from our families, and the chapel is the one place that feels like home,” a service member at Camp Marmal told POLITICO. “With the cross on the outside, it is a constant reminder for all of us that Jesus is here for us.” Continue Reading Text Size -+reset Listen Latest on POLITICO Obama address: We can overcome For both parties, reasons to give... |
British Red Cross bans Christmas so as not to ‘offend’ Muslims
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| The charity’s politically-correct move triggered an avalanche of criticism and mockery last night – from Christians. Christine Banks, a volunteer at a Red Cross shop in New Romney, Kent, said: ‘We put up a nativity scene in the window and were told to take it out. It seems we can’t have anything that means Christmas. We’re allowed to have some tinsel but that’s it. ‘When we send cards they have to say season’s greetings or best wishes. They must not be linked directly to Christmas. ‘When we asked we were told it is because we must not upset Muslims.’ Mrs... |
Why Did The Occupier Cross The Road? (People's Cube Humor)
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Why did the Occupier cross the road? Because his Mom called and said, “It’s time to come home, honey.” Because ‘Ketchup’ broke her glasses during a fit of righteous crying and had to go to Lynz-Krafterz Because some radicals thought “free love” meant “unsolicited surprise sex” Because three homeless guys were occupying his tent "Help, police..." Because a few "more-equal-than-thous" (aka, Party people) appropriated [sic, smoked up] his stach for the Greater Good -- he had to score another bag of kind bud Because the police car looked like a port-o-john Help me out, comrades! What are some other reasons... |
Coptic Christian Student Murdered By Classmates for Wearing a Cross [Egypt]
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| (AINA) -- In mid-October Egyptian media published news of an altercation between Muslim and Christian students over a classroom seat at a school in Mallawi, Minya province. The altercation lead to the murder of a Christian student. The media portrayed the incident as non-sectarian. However, Copts Without Borders, a Coptic news website, refuted this version and was first to report that the Christian student was murdered because he was wearing a crucifix. "We wanted to believe the official version," said activist Mark Ebeid, "because the Coptic version was a catastrophe, as it would take persecution of Christians also to schools."... |
Judge signs off on Houston National Cemetery settlement
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| A federal judge Wednesday authorized the settlement of a lawsuit over allegations of religious censorship at Houston National Cemetery. Local veterans and volunteer groups had accused VA and cemetery officials of banning them from using religious speech - including the words Jesus and God - during services at the cemetery. The parties reached agreement in the case through mediation last month, and Judge Lynn Hughes signed his consent Wednesday. "This agreement preserves VA policy that families' wishes are paramount when their loved ones - our nation's heroes - are laid to rest," Steve Muro, VA's undersecretary for memorial affairs, said... |
Ten years later, World Trade Center cross still consoles
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| <p>Editor's Note: This story was originally published on July 29, 2011 and it being republished in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.</p> <p>The World Trade Center cross is still a “sign of comfort” to many people, says the Franciscan priest who describes himself as its “unofficial guardian.”</p> |
Atheists sue to remove 9-11 Cross from Ground Zero
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| We must fight back. Urgent petition: Keep the Cross at Ground Zero A group called American Atheists is suing to get the World Trade Center Cross removed from the 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. Shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, a construction worker found the Cross-shaped beams in the rubble of the World Trade Center. Immediately, the steel Cross became a powerful sign of hope for those who lost family members on Sept. 11, and for every American who loves God. Now this beloved symbol is under attack from American Atheists. They are suing to get it... |
Protecting the Ground Zero Cross
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| It now appears that the ACLJ has less than two weeks to file a legal brief backing the cross at the new Ground Zero Museum. This is being challenged in court by the American Atheists. It is their view (the ACLJ) that the lawsuit is without merit. The cross was formed by two intersecting steel beams that survived the Twin Towers collapse on 9-11. According to the radio station that I heard this information, you can sign the petition at 1-877-989-2255 OR you can log onto Aclj.com and look under "Radio Årchives". ** I apologize if this format is incorrect... |
Atheist group seeks to tear down World Trade Center cross
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| The two steel girders in the shape of a cross discovered in the rubble of the World Trade Center have since been moved to a museum dedicated to 9/11. ALBANY, N.Y., July 28, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) — When two steel girders were found intact, in the shape of a cross, in the middle of the wreckage of the World Trade Center after 9/11, it was hailed by many as a mini “miracle” and a sign of hope for a country beleaguered by a devastating terrorist attack. Now, however, an atheist group has filed a lawsuit that seeks to tear down that... |
Freep a Poll! (Fox. Does a cross belong at 9/11 memorial?)
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| Does a World Trade Center Cross belong at the site of the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan, or does the site transcend religion? No. The 9/11 victims were of many faiths, and a Christian symbol seems inappropriate. Maybe. Perhaps they should consider symbols representing the religions of all 9/11 victims. Yes. This is a ridiculous lawsuit. The cross should be returned to its proper place. Other (post a comment) |
Atheist group wants to stop World Trade Center cross
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| <p>A group of atheists has filed a lawsuit to stop the display of the World Trade Center cross at a memorial of the 9/11 terror attacks.</p> |
World Trade Center Cross Moved to Permanent Home
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| The September 11 cross is lowered by crane into a subterranean section of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, Saturday, July 23, 2011 in New York. NEW YORK -- A cross-shaped steel beam found amid the wreckage in the days following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack was a symbol of hope for many working on rescue and recovery there, so much so that the construction worker who discovered it believes he stumbled on to a miracle. "I saw Calvary in the midst of all the wreckage, the disaster," Frank Silecchia recalled Saturday. "It was a sign ... that God... |
4 charged with burning cross in Central CA city
Thursday 24th of May 2012 10:29:36 AM
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| SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) -- Four people have been arrested and charged with setting a cross on fire next to the home of a black family in a mostly white Central California city. Arroyo Grande police Cmdr. John Hough (hao) said three men and one woman were charged Friday with felony arson, cross burning, terrorism and conspiracy. The charges come with hate crime enhancements. |
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