Atheists File Suit Against UHP Memorial Crosses

ABC 4 in Utah ^ | 12/1/2005 | ABC 4

[Polybius]

"The atheists suggest the association could honor the troopers with a non-denominational symbol."

What part of "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" do these people not understand?

The problem with America today is that liberals have replaced what the Constitution actually says with their own Cliffs Notes version of the Constitution.

[mc6809e]

Well, that's only reasonable. After all, we know that millions of athiests have been systematically murdered by Christians.

The sad thing is that you believe you're actually being sarcastic.

There was a time when Christians did indeed systematically kill atheists, and "witches", and all kinds of other non-Christians.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

(Why should they be so upset if they are so sure that GOD doesn't exist? )

I think it is jealousy, in that they want to be a small god and lack a huge amount of ability.

[mc6809e]

What part of "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" do these people not understand?

You're confused.

The state has no right to the free exercise of religion. That would be the same as establishing religion which is prohibited by the first amendment.

[fightnback]

"I suggest Christians stop using the state to bully non-Christians.

This is the United States, not Iran."

But who is bullying whom? It is the Athiests who are using the state to do the bullying. Name current legal cases that can back your claim.

[11Bush]

I suggest Christians stop using the state to bully non-Christians.

At first I was just going to ask you to point to all the data that backs up your claim.

Then I figured it would just be faster to call you an idiot and save us both a lot of time.

[fightnback]

"There was a time when Christians did indeed systematically kill atheists, and "witches", and all kinds of other non-Christians."


LIVE IN THE NOW!

[VRWCmember]

Richard Andrews said, "I feel the same way a Jew might feel if you put a state symbol on a swastika"

Well that settles it. After all, we should defer to little Dickie boy's feelings rather than respecting the troopers who have died in the line of duty. Dickie's feelings are much more important, even if they are driven by his insanely ignorant assumptions.

[TChris]

There was a time when Christians did indeed systematically kill atheists, and "witches", and all kinds of other non-Christians.

Yep, 6 million of 'em, just like the Nazis did.

Puh. Leeze. Not even close.

[Gone_Postal]

Three Utah atheists

Are they the majority

[kstewskis]

Richard Andrews said, "I feel the same way a Jew might feel if you put a state symbol on a swastika"

And will you shrivel up and go away if someone sprinkled holy water on you too?

Sheesh.

[SCALEMAN]

The state has no right to the free exercise of religion. That would be the same as establishing religion which is prohibited by the first amendment

The State using a cross to honor Christians who gave their life in service to that State is in no way 'establishing a religion'.

If you believe that it does, I would sincerely like you to explain that to me. You will be graded on brevity.

[redgolum]

Why not sue Arlington Cemetery?

I am sure that is on the agenda.

[fightnback]

"The state has no right to the free exercise of religion. That would be the same as establishing religion which is prohibited by the first amendment."


In all of these anti-religion cases, the state is not exercising religion, merely acknowledging it. There is a difference. Look the words up yourself.

[Lexinom]

I have concluded that the ones who protest don't want to be reminded that if they are wrong, then they made a huge mistake in judgement.

Speaking of judgement... That's what they know, deep down, is coming... That's what they seek in vain to stamp out of their own consciences.

[Madeleine Ward]

In what ways do Christians use the state to bully non-Christians. Start giving some examples.

[dangus]

>> Richard Andrews said, "I feel the same way a Jew might feel if you put a state symbol on a swastika" <<

Ummm... checking my score card. Atheist Russians slaughter 30 million Christians; Atheist Chinese slaughter 100 million Bhuddists, etc.; Atheist Germans slaughter 20 million Christans and 10 million Jews... I'd compare it more to Nazis having to bear with a state symbol on a Star of David.

[AZ_Cowboy]

Give them a chance.

[VeniVidiVici]

Why should they be so upset if they are so sure that GOD doesn't exist?

I think their slip is showing.

Also, their true agenda.