This post is aimed both at Christians and non-Christians.
People today seem to think that they have the right not to be offended. Not only that, they expect the government to enforce their right. Unfortunately, at least for certain groups, the government complies.
Why should anyone have the right to not be offended? How does that help to create a healthy society? It only creates a whiney society.
Since I am a Christian, I will start with Christians. Christians get upset easily and are often offended. There are movies and books and TV series that we do not like. In the past we have called for censorship, protests and boycotts. We need to remember that this is not a Christian society. Non-Christians can read and watch whatever they want, even if it is offensive to us. If you do not like it, keep away from it and teach your children to keep away from it. What about things connected to other religions? We do not have the right to be protected from symbols of other religions. In fact we should be happy to see them since as long as they are free, we are free as well.
As for non-religious people, I have something to say to you. You may not like to see religious symbols and I support your right to not like it. But that does not mean that you have the right to not see them. The separation of church and state does not mean all religious symbols must be hidden from view. It means that there cannot be any state church and that is it. When you see a religious symbol, just think to yourself, “Stupid superstitious people,” and walk on. It will not hurt you to see a cross, unless you are a vampire.
It is time for Christians and non-Christians to grow up. Think and feel how you want. But it is childish to get other people to submit to what you find acceptable or offensive.
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