A few new sites to visit
There are two new sites I’ve added to my blogroll that I find quite enjoyable Oz Soapbox and Samuri Marine. Both sites focus on personal thoughts and news. If you have some free time, or if you are looking for something else to read, please take a moment to stop by their sites.
Jesus missing from President Obama’s Georgetown speech
So, what do you think of this story?
The White House asked Georgetown University to cover a monogram “IHS.” Why? IH symbolizes the name Jesus Christ. Of course, Georgetown accommodated the request.
I could start to go into the pros and cons of each side, I could attempt to rationalize the decision making process… but I am not going to. I’m tired of it. I feel the nation is getting to the point where we are afraid to offend people. Religion, God and spirituality is apart of life, regardless of what country you live in. Guess what else is part of life – tolerance and understanding. Fear of offending someone is avoidance, not tolerance.
I don’t care if an atheist is pissed off because the President is standing in front of a symbol that represents Christ. You don’t hear Jews complaining because a public official giving a speech in front of a mosque. You don’t hear Christians complaining when a public official goes to speak at a Jewish organization. So, why is it atheists are the only ones that complain and why is it they are the ones the government is sensitive to all of a sudden?
I don’t believe in organized religions, but I respect them. I’m not an atheist, but I respect their views. If atheists want respect in their views and lifestyle, why not respect others?
The United States is not a Christian nation but it is a nation of multiple view, multiple religions. No matter how hard one tries, you cannot erase that fact.
Politicians need to stop worrying about offending someone, a potential voter, and preach the tolerance and respect EVERYONE deserves.
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