Quote:Also I don't think "This is the way it's been done for years!" is a good argument. Shouldn't grave markers for honored veterans who died in the war be about the soldiers, and not about the people who make the memorial? Even if it wasn't done in the past, it's something we should strive to do now. I'm sure there was no offense intended here, but offense does not have to be intentional.
Nor does it have to be taken.
to sum it up, people here are offended at someone who was offended when learning others were offended
Questioning whether all those being memorialized were Christian does not mean the person asking is "offended" by the crosses!! Why is that point being missed? Doesn't fit into the agenda of being outraged?
Quote:to sum it up, people here are offended at someone who was offended when learning others were offended
Careful, you might trigger someone with that sort of talk.
As someone who isn't religious nor has ever been religious, seeing a cross in the ground I never assumed "oh a Christian person died", I just always viewed it as a place marker/tribute. Then again I'm cool on religion, it crosses my mind nearly zero times a day
Quote:As someone who isn't religious nor has ever been religious, seeing a cross in the ground I never assumed "oh a Christian person died", I just always viewed it as a place marker/tribute. Then again I'm cool on religion, it crosses my mind nearly zero times a day
That means you're going to hell.
Quote:So the crucifix is now the universal symbol of RIP? Yeah...it's not.
You do know the difference between a cross and a crucifix right?
Quote:You do know the difference between a cross and a crucifix right?
No I don't. Not that it matters.
Quote:You do know the difference between a cross and a crucifix right?
Almost as much as you seem to know the difference between asking a question and being offended...
Quote:Questioning whether all those being memorialized were Christian does not mean the person asking is "offended" by the crosses!! Why is that point being missed? Doesn't fit into the agenda of being outraged?
Quite a few people are missing the point. It's about
Memorial Day and what the day is about. To some people, the mere sight of a cross seams to = Christian.
Quote:Quite a few people are missing the point. It's about Memorial Day and what the day is about. To some people, the mere sight of a cross seams to = Christian.
Maybe it's because, I don't know, they are pretty much stuck on top of, or in front of every church in the country... How dare any one associate it with religion.
Quote:No I don't. Not that it matters.
I PM'ed you the answer to the question to keep religion out of this thread.
Quote:Almost as much as you seem to know the difference between asking a question and being offended...
It's not about asking a question, it's about
Memorial Day. Some people just don't get it. I could care less if the memorial consisted of a bunch of 6 pointed stars (you know, the Star of David). In any case, it's a tribute and a memorial for those that made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
Spartacus was crucified. They could have been saying these guys were warriors like Spartacus.
Quote:Maybe it's because, I don't know, they are pretty much stuck on top of, or in front of every church in the country... How dare any one associate it with religion.
I'm offended that a religion appropriated my prefered method of execution.
Quote:Maybe it's because, I don't know, they are pretty much stuck on top of, or in front of every church in the country... How dare any one associate it with religion.
Not true and I'll leave it at that. If you want to discuss it via PM that's fine with me.
Quote:You do know the difference between a cross and a crucifix right?
I actually do know the difference. But let's not act like both aren't symbols of Christianity.
Quote:I PM'ed you the answer to the question to keep religion out of this thread.
It's not about asking a question, it's about Memorial Day. Some people just don't get it. I could care less if the memorial consisted of a bunch of 6 pointed stars (you know, the Star of David). In any case, it's a tribute and a memorial for those that made the ultimate sacrifice for us.
If it's really about
Memorial Day, shouldn't you be complaining about them not taking advantage of the offer that person made to pay for a new memorial and not about Political Correctness??
Quote:Not true and I'll leave it at that. If you want to discuss it via PM that's fine with me.
Pretty much means "mostly", but I'm sure you know that already. And I don't need any religion lessons from you, private or otherwise, thank you very kindly.
Quote:I'm offended that a religion appropriated my prefered method of execution.
I always took you for more of a brazen bull type.
Quote:Quite a few people are missing the point. It's about Memorial Day and what the day is about. To some people, the mere sight of a cross seams to = Christian.
I don't understand what the apples you're trying to make a point with have to do with the oranges I'm staring at.