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Post by Gr8tful on Aug 31, 2017 18:32:55 GMT
Please Lord, don't let them do this! Guard your people, the churches, the crosses, the Bibles, etc. In Your Name, AMEN
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Post by rieom on Sept 1, 2017 16:10:23 GMT
They might as well close up the church. First came the statues, then this and it will just go on until America cannot be recognized anymore. To me, this is all a sign of the times we are living in.
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Post by mary on Oct 14, 2017 14:34:24 GMT
I'm just appalled. Just hard to believe this is happening.
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Post by mary on Oct 14, 2017 15:14:20 GMT
I did some research, and it appears it has not happened as of 14 October 2017. The Attorney General of Oklahoma fought it. Lots of news bits about it all summer. This won't go away though, so we'll see what happens.
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Post by mary on Oct 14, 2017 15:27:04 GMT
Here is info from their website as to what Americans United Against Church and State is trying to do:
Report a Violation
Do you believe that your religious liberty has been harmed by a government action? Please tell us about it. We advocate in and out of court to protect your religious liberty by preserving the separation of church and state.
Review Examples and FAQs
Before taking the time to report a violation of the separation of church and state, please review our examples and information about what does (and doesn't) constitute a violation. We would hate to be unable to help with your situation!
Examples of violations:
An organization uses a government grant for religious activity.
A public school event includes prayer or a public school teaches creationism or intelligent design.
The government displays a religious symbol or text on public property.
The government funds religious hospitals that refuse to provide certain kinds of reproductive health care services for religious reasons.
Want more examples?
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduation Prayer
Can public schools have prayers at graduation ceremonies?
Legislative Prayer
Can legislatures open meetings with prayers?
Holiday Displays
Can the government erect a holiday display that contains religious symbols?
Ceremonial Deism
Can the government make official references to religion, as in the Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto?
Ten Commandments Displays
Can the government display the Ten Commandments on public property?
Public Funding of Religion
Can government money and resources be used to support religious institutions?
Public Venues
Can churches and other religious groups use public facilities?
School Vouchers
Can the government fund religious schools through school-voucher programs?
Religious Assemblies
Can religious organizations perform at public-school assemblies?
Prayer in Athletics
Can public-school sports teams pray together, can coaches pray with students, and can public schools have prayers at athletic events?
Church Venues
Can public schools hold events in churches?
Religious Music in Schools
Can public-school groups and classes perform religious music?
Released-Time Programs
Can public schools allow students to attend religious programs off-campus during the school day?
See You at the Pole
Can public-school students and teachers participate in See You at the Pole events?
Religious School-Clubs
Can students in public schools form religious clubs?
Teaching of Religion
Can religion or religious materials be incorporated into the curriculum in public schools?
Religious Flyers
Can school officials, students, or outside groups distribute religious materials to public-school students?
Reviewed the above and have a violation to report? Next
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Post by mary on Oct 14, 2017 17:18:38 GMT
There is a gigantic steel and aluminum cross, white, 65 feet tall 25 feet across, on private land, paid for by Walter Schwartz, 1970s, in southern Ohio. It was illuminated at night. Mr. Schwartz also paid for the upkeep, so vandalism isn't effective very long. Various places have huge crosses.
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