Tis the season...deja vu anyone? - Page 2

Snowflake · 12-05-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

Um, remember? Wendy told SD that we are all real smart here. Play along, wouldja?

This look funny VDM

Kevy Baby · 12-05-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

This look funny VDM

I are an English Major

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-05-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

Um, remember? Wendy told SD that we are all real smart here. Play along, wouldja?

I can only pretend for so long...

Sir Dillon · 12-05-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

I can only pretend for so long...

As your avatar/picture suggests...is that before or after you and the rest of the forest creatures scream your brains out?

S.D.

Betty · 12-05-2008, 07:24 AM

He talks about respect yet repeatedly refers to other group as silly.

And the b.s. comment that we are granted freedom of religion and not freedom from religion is ridiculously implying that one MUST be of some sort of religion.

Bah.

I'm all for you believing whatever you want - as long as your ok with me doing the same.

Strangler Lewis · 12-05-2008, 07:32 AM

Is there anybody as needy as a conservative Christian at Christmas?

Technically, it's constitutional so long as the public space is open to all. However, I do believe the Court occasionally waxes eloquent about tradition, which is how congressional chaplains stay employed and God stays on our money.

That said, as I've said before, I think atheists going "me, too; me, too" at Christmas is also somewhat on the needy side and should be avoided.

Ghoulish Delight · 12-05-2008, 08:07 AM

If a public space is open to anyone putting what they want, then I have no problem with religious items being put there. If the religious display is brought in and funded by the government, then I have a problem.

Moonliner · 12-05-2008, 08:34 AM

I don't think everything in life needs to be fair and balanced.

If your town square has had a nativity scene for the last umteen years then keep it as is.

If Santa makes a yearly appearence at your city counsel meetings great. Tradition should count for something in this country. I don't feel like we need to add a menorah, Kwanzaa thingy, etc... to every town square and building just to be "fair" and I actively resent people who try and stamp out traditional displays altogether as if that is somehow the moral high ground.

Look at the pretty lights, feel a little holiday cheer and get the F' over it.

Note: Just in case you were wondering, Christian symbolism is not exactly my cup of tea, as has been discussed previously I'm more of an Apathyst. Still I don't see the need to rain on the general holiday parade and I do like pretty lights and santa hats.

Snowflake · 12-05-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I don't think everything in life needs to be fair and balanced.

If your town square has had a nativity scene for the last umteen years then keep it as is.

If Santa makes a yearly appearence at your city counsel meetings great. Tradition should count for something in this country. I don't feel like we need to add a menorah, Kwanzaa thingy, etc... to every town square and building just to be "fair" and I actively resent people who try and stamp out traditional displays altogether as if that is somehow the moral high ground.

Look at the pretty lights, feel a little holiday cheer and get the F' over it.

Note: Just in case you were wondering, Christian symbolism is not exactly my cup of tea, as has been discussed previously I'm more of an Apathyst. Still I don't see the need to rain on the general holiday parade and I do like pretty lights and santa hats.

Love the avatar Moonie!

Kevy Baby · 12-05-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I don't think everything in life needs to be fair and balanced.

If your town square has had a nativity scene for the last umteen years then keep it as is.

If Santa makes a yearly appearence at your city counsel meetings great. Tradition should count for something in this country. I don't feel like we need to add a menorah, Kwanzaa thingy, etc... to every town square and building just to be "fair" and I actively resent people who try and stamp out traditional displays altogether as if that is somehow the moral high ground.

Look at the pretty lights, feel a little holiday cheer and get the F' over it.

As much as it pains me to do this: I agree wholeheartedly with Moonliner (although I did delete his last ¶)

Given that he is wrong so often, I do need to throw him a bone once in a while so as not to completely demoralize him.

12-05-2008, 07:24 AM	#5
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	He talks about respect yet repeatedly refers to other group as silly. And the b.s. comment that we are granted freedom of religion and not freedom from religion is ridiculously implying that one MUST be of some sort of religion. Bah. I'm all for you believing whatever you want - as long as your ok with me doing the same. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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12-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Is there anybody as needy as a conservative Christian at Christmas? Technically, it's constitutional so long as the public space is open to all. However, I do believe the Court occasionally waxes eloquent about tradition, which is how congressional chaplains stay employed and God stays on our money. That said, as I've said before, I think atheists going "me, too; me, too" at Christmas is also somewhat on the needy side and should be avoided. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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12-05-2008, 08:07 AM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	If a public space is open to anyone putting what they want, then I have no problem with religious items being put there. If the religious display is brought in and funded by the government, then I have a problem. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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12-05-2008, 08:34 AM	#8
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I don't think everything in life needs to be fair and balanced. If your town square has had a nativity scene for the last umteen years then keep it as is. If Santa makes a yearly appearence at your city counsel meetings great. Tradition should count for something in this country. I don't feel like we need to add a menorah, Kwanzaa thingy, etc... to every town square and building just to be "fair" and I actively resent people who try and stamp out traditional displays altogether as if that is somehow the moral high ground. Look at the pretty lights, feel a little holiday cheer and get the F' over it. Note: Just in case you were wondering, Christian symbolism is not exactly my cup of tea, as has been discussed previously I'm more of an Apathyst. Still I don't see the need to rain on the general holiday parade and I do like pretty lights and santa hats. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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