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Originally Posted by Calgaryborn
Nobody but, an atheist would have a problem with this kind of religious expression on public land. I don't think even the rapists would.
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I guess you don't have any Jewish friends?
j/k
I think we actually discussed this at the time in a thread on the topic. My fundamental takeaway on this issue was that most Canadians viewed a large cross as a memorial - whereas here in Texas, a large cross is almost universally symbolic of Christianity.
So the perspective of the viewer does matter. I tend to get a lot of Christian fundamentalism forced into my life (ironic in a State that executes so many people, but tries to treat abortion like murder), so I'm biased against any time it barges into my life (like a massive cross by the side of the road).
I'm not to interested in explaining to my 4 year old the concept of crucifixion. Torture and death are not learning tools IMO. Call me crazy.