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‘Christian’ License Plate

SC proposed License Plate

 

Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that the state of South Carolina may not issue a special “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe.”

Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop issuance of the plate, hailed the decision.

The measure authorizing the special plates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. What were they thinking?

“The ‘I Believe’ license plate is a clear example of government favoritism toward one religion,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “The court drove home an important point: South Carolina officials have no business meddling in religious matters.”

Just get a bumper sticker like everyone else.

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Thou shalt not steal?

This sign was erected at a legislative building in Washington state at 6:30am and was stolen by 7:30am. Not only does this violate the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States, but it also violates the Ten Commandments.

I actually agree that this sign should not be displayed in a public building, but neither should the Nativity scene that was right beside it. Religious beliefs always manage to cause problems that often leads to violence. In the dangerous world we live in today with religious extremest on both sides, it is more important than ever to keep a separation of church and state.

It doesn’t matter that the majority of US citizens are Christians, the Constitution forbids the establishment of any religion over another, and freedom of religion includes freedom from religion. And of course, it is also important to remember that being in a majority does not make you right. After all, the guys who wrote the Bible thought the world was flat.

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National Day of Mourning

This monument stands on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Cole’s Hill overlooks Plymouth Rock and the waterfront. Every Thanksgiving since 1970, Native people and supporters gather at 12 noon on Cole’s Hill for a “Day of Mourning”. This is a solemn day in mourning of their ancestors, the genocide of their people and the theft of their lands.

National Day of Mourning monument, Plymouth, MA

 

Plaque reads; “Since 1970, Native Americans have gathered at noon on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native Americans do not celebrate the arrival of Pilgrims and other European settlers. To them, Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of their people, the theft of their lands, and the relentless assault on their culture. Participants in the National Day of Mourning honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native people to survive today. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism and oppression which Native Americans continue to experience.”

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and celebrate all the things we have to be thankful for, but I think it’s also important to remember the true history of Thanksgiving.

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