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Originally Posted by Flashpoint
Ok - so we agree that a cross (of the type at issue here) is a religious symbol, although it can have other connotations (memorial for example).
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Historically a religious symbol, yes. I would note, however, that the cross is a symbol as old as the circle, and pre-dates Christianity by millennia.
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Imagine you are driving and see this huge cross by the side of the road. First thought - Christian? Or Grave?
I'm saying Christian, particularly because it is a large cross.
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By the side of the road? Memorial. I do not place any religious context on it. I am also confused why you are so hung up on the size of the cross. Is there a size limit where a cross goes from "not religious" to "religious"?
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In this context it will likely be interpreted as religious symbol. Since it cannot be avoided (due to size), it shouldn't be on public land.
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Obviously we disagree on this point. I wonder if there have been any polls or studies done on this debate?
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Because my government should remain neutral towards religion. It should neither advocate, nor oppress religion. This is so that neither you, nor I am discriminated against.
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Disliking something is not discrimination, nor is being unreasonably offended by something.