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Originally Posted by jrdonson As for religious symbols on public emblems - I really think it's a extent and lesser in seriousness thing. Religion - like it or not - is part of the past of the United States and part of LA's and California's culture in general. Having the image of a mission (complete with it's cross) is not something to sweat about. Now - if the nation's/state's flag was swapped out for something more religious (ie: similar to that of Isreal's) there could be a problem and a just reason of concern. Now if they just stuck a cross in there - yeah, that could be seen as a gross assuption of the religious beliefs of Los Angeles citizens in general - but give me a break. It's not like they're ramming the Bible down your throat or forcing you to go to church. It is a cross, not a gun they have pointed at you - if you feel threatened/intimidates/frightful of that - there are deeper problems at hand. |
It is a problem because it has the potential to set a precedent that would serve to degrade the seperation of church and state.