My Question of the Day for 24 December 2009
My Question of the Day: The means (methods) justify the end (outcome). Agree or Disagree?
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My Question of the Day for 23 December 2009 – RESULTS
The Question: There’s no big deal about putting Nativity scenes on public property. Agree or Disagree?
My 2 Cents: As a follower of Christ, and without getting into the debate over the inaccurate portrayal of the ethnicity of the Jesus, Joseph, Mary and the wisemen, I have no issues with Nativity scenes.
However, if we’re going to keep church and state strictly separate, there is a HUGE deal with Nativity scenes on public property. It just shouldn’t be done. Yes, there would be no Christmas without the birth of Christ, but public property isn’t the place to make that point.
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Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:
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NightShade10 I don’t think it’s a big deal.We celebrate other cultures every day in this country,yet we’re ashamed of our own? (shame on us)
md20737 agree!! ppl dont have to lok at them
frparker We use public funds with “in God we trust” so there should be no issue with religious displays on public property!
CedricMcCay nope. the State can represent the many and varied faiths present in our republic. ppl should CARRY their faith, not art.
Speaklife2 I may be offended by seeing Santa, reindeer, candycanes & snowmen all around; but, is that taken into consideration? No.
Speaklife2 I think it IS a big deal n that it should be allowed 4 ppl 2 understand true meaning of Christmas. Plus what does it hurt?
rishaholmes Disagree
MissMeandI Public property like sidewalks and streets? There might be a prob if there’s an actual law against it.
treschic67 Agree
ObiOrion Depends on who put it there.
sutherngeorgian i don’t see it as a big deal. the public has and option to come and damage it if they don’t like it.
tclarkusa @iJustJason @atane It’s not celebrated/embraced by ALL of America ie–> http://ow.ly/OYa6 differences make America…America.
Pettra88 Agree!!!!
jluntzreport I disagree 100% America is founded on separation of church. I am highly offended by any city government that would do that.
iJustJason (I’m biased). Of course. The nativity story is celebrated/embraced by America and thus should be displayed in America
tclarkusa I agree w/ @atane on this one “Public property is publicly funded” so best to do that on your own property. Can’t pls ‘em all.
walkerdl Agree
sunshine625 Agree
nickfury01 only if it’s a chocolate Jesus with nappy hair!…lol! We gotta “make’em” tell the story correctly!
JoshDamage I agree. I am sensitive to people who don’t believe. However they should also respect the beliefs of others.
JoshDamage we pay taxes too what about our rights
atane Public property is publicly funded. Not everyone wants to see a nativity scene. Do that on your own private property.
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