tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post3617166681674184475..comments2023-08-18T08:26:02.815-07:00Comments on Treasure State Judaism: Why Does the City Erect Crèches on Municipal Property?Treasure State Jewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01385095688326371682noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-31425318083363682592007-01-10T12:31:00.000-07:002007-01-10T12:31:00.000-07:00"2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, For the..."2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, For the Lord has spoken: "I reared children and brought them up--And they have rebelled against me! 3 An ox knows its owner, An ass its master's crib: Israel does not know, My people takes no thought." 4 Ah, sinful nation! People laden with iniquity! Brood of evildoers! Depraved children! They haveforsaken the Lord, Spurned the Holy One of Israel, Turned their backs (on Him)." -- Isaiah 1:2-4, The Jewish Study Bible, 2004Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-49566782633574240422007-01-04T13:42:00.000-07:002007-01-04T13:42:00.000-07:00Put this issue on the Neighborhood council 7 agend...Put this issue on the Neighborhood council 7 agenda, and see what happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-52207322742301513032006-12-26T20:44:00.000-07:002006-12-26T20:44:00.000-07:00I agree with Montanafats. Expressions of opinion o...I agree with Montanafats. Expressions of opinion on public property must be stopped at all costs!GeeGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896054313394692210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-13098349884700340422006-12-25T15:32:00.000-07:002006-12-25T15:32:00.000-07:00Montanafats says about using public property for r...Montanafats says about using public property for religious and other such displays!<br /><br />Well it is over for another year. For the record I do not like Christamas from October to December in the Schools and that includes Hanukkah. While our country's kids fall further behind in scholastic achievement they certainly score well in 'feeling good'! As for the creche, electronic or not and a public property Menorah, they do not belong on public property.<br /><br />As for the Mother's day exhibition discgrace that the City allows to be put up (Anti Abortion stuff) that too does not belong on City or public property. I suspect that the City Attorney caved on that one too! Show some backbone I say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-91794758417304982722006-12-22T09:20:00.000-07:002006-12-22T09:20:00.000-07:00Park and Recreation employees install the nativity...Park and Recreation employees install the nativity scene and the Christmas tree down at the Civic Center. The nativity scene had been stored at the old barn on the Anaconda Hills golf course that was used by the golf maintenance staff. The State forced the City to condemn the barn because of un-healthy and dangerous conditions. The employees got a new building and Mary and Joseph had to be removed from the barn. I don't know if they found a safe place to stay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-79655773439117025962006-12-21T05:03:00.000-07:002006-12-21T05:03:00.000-07:00AJ gave me something new to think about on this is...AJ gave me something new to think about on this issue -- the first time that's happened in many years.<br /><br />Interesting.davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102807342521013650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-21319837034453097552006-12-20T21:54:00.000-07:002006-12-20T21:54:00.000-07:00"My kids sing songs about your religion in school,..."My kids sing songs about your religion in school, I find no insult in that. Tolerance goes two ways. I am neither Christian or overly religious, but I have never felt insulted or unwelcome from anothers genuine expression of faith. Including yours."<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />Pun intended. :)<br /><br />And don't assume I am a Christian either, but I think this whole thing is an offense looking to be taken.GeeGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896054313394692210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-11976943136357422282006-12-20T18:11:00.001-07:002006-12-20T18:11:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.a-fire-flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294455075638690243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-43420762268598562082006-12-20T18:11:00.000-07:002006-12-20T18:11:00.000-07:00I don't really support having it on public propert...I don't really support having it on public property, but I don't understand the insult or the feeling of not being welcome. My kids sing songs about your religion in school, I find no insult in that. Tolerance goes two ways. I am neither Christian or overly religious, but I have never felt insulted or unwelcome from anothers genuine expression of faith. Including yours.a-fire-flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294455075638690243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-53132435426100355922006-12-20T13:31:00.000-07:002006-12-20T13:31:00.000-07:00Wolfpack;
Well, I would argue that Halloween deco...Wolfpack;<br /><br />Well, I would argue that Halloween decorations are cultural and fun, not inherently religious.<br /><br />What's more, I don't see the city erecting any ghoul or goblin displays.<br /><br />Look, if you want to put a nativity scene on your church lawn, on your lawn, or any other piece of private property for that matter, I would cheer you on for practicing your faith as you want to practice it. It is another thing altogether for religious displays to be erected on municipal property.Treasure State Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385095688326371682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-22636846614287762532006-12-20T13:24:00.000-07:002006-12-20T13:24:00.000-07:00Do you get equally upset about Halloween decoratio...Do you get equally upset about Halloween decorations?WolfPackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009306270609164133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9956110.post-63729932659914804282006-12-20T10:33:00.000-07:002006-12-20T10:33:00.000-07:00I agree with you, Aaron -- as an Atheist, it is ra...I agree with you, Aaron -- as an Atheist, it is rather offensive to me, too. The proper place for a nativity scene - or menorah - or any other overtly religious symbols is in a place of worship (church, temple, etc), OR in someone's home. Not on public property.<br /><br />But I'm also a realist. This particular battle is not worth fighting, as it is a temporary, seasonal event.davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102807342521013650noreply@blogger.com