pShould government buildings be allowed to display religious symbols for the holidays?

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Yes, for sure

32 %

No, absolutely not

8 %

I have mixed feelings here

@Dec '12 c 306 comments V 434 votes

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livewire voted

v Yes, for sure
18 hr
BravoJuliet endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
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johndziedzic voted

v Yes, for sure
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CivilWarSam endorsed Sgt_hatton12

v I have mixed feelings here
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cpier14 voted

v Yes, for sure
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Greatkaven voted

v No, absolutely not
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Wed
kimmie99 voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 22
Turtle_Sex voted

v No, absolutely not
May 22
pat310 voted

v Yes, for sure
May 21

JesusLivesInMe

v Yes, for sure

If we can't display the holidays we might as well not even have them.. It would be unconstitutional to NOT allow these public displays. Just because they're displayed doesn't mean you MUST celebrate it or believe it.. The Constitution protects the freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion.

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May 21
Slaughter1989 endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
May 21

FreelancerFl

v No, absolutely not

>Government >Separation of Church and State Does this mean nothing to anyone, or do people just want to nit pick the constitution like they do with their "holy" book?

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May 21
Amy2723 voted

v Yes, for sure
May 21
rojopa voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 20
DesignerLM voted

v Yes, for sure
May 20

N0rthman

v I have mixed feelings here

Only if employees are the ones displaying the religious symbols.

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May 20
HMB1114 voted

v Yes, for sure
May 19
jimsnoek voted

v Yes, for sure
May 18
doggie_luv voted

v Yes, for sure
May 18
User-Name endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
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May 18
Gatnos voted

v Yes, for sure
May 18
Smart3 voted

v No, absolutely not
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May 17
DrSilicon voted

v Yes, for sure
May 17

Zach

v I have mixed feelings here

I want to uphold separation of church and state. Holidays could be an exception, but the only way that it would be acceptable is if they were to display religious symbols for every holiday for every religion. But I don't see that ever working out where people aren't offended somehow. It would probably be better to just keep them all off

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May 16
Bill2E endorsed Neo_NtheMatrix

v Yes, for sure
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May 16
Obsidion voted

v Yes, for sure
May 16
littlewolf8469 voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 15
Rabardan voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 14

Avoicenmany

v I have mixed feelings here

While I wanted to vote yes, I fear with the PC nature our country is coming to it would lead to some troubled so called religion wanting new holidays placed on a calender and foot bath's placed in all govt. buildings... hint: Ramadan

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May 14
Rivaldruid endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
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May 13
robertvans voted

v Yes, for sure
May 13
HPthinker endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
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May 13
bleakoutlook voted

v No, absolutely not
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May 13

CaryNickel

v Yes, for sure

By "the holidays" we're talking Christmas, correct? Of course government buildings should be allowed to display religious symbols for the Christian holiday of Christmas. Bastardizing the Christmas season into nothing more than a "shop 'till you drop" marathon of wanton spending on Chinese imports, in the name of a "strong economy", while at the same time removing all indication of the real meaning of Christmas by government edict, is a travesty. The United States has a long history of Christian tradition. As Americans, we should be ashamed of ourselves, as our forefathers are surely ashamed of us, for allowing a noisy minority to dictate to the vast majority how ou...

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May 12
warwil630 voted

v Yes, for sure
May 12
Fyi1957 endorsed UnCommonBoston

v No, absolutely not
May 12
silentrunning endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
May 11
Republicans27 voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 10
BostonRob endorsed UnCommonBoston

v No, absolutely not
May 10
Mournwolf voted

v Yes, for sure
May 10
GodlessLiberal voted

v No, absolutely not
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May 9
LilliB voted

v Yes, for sure
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May 9
Bill voted

v Yes, for sure
May 9
looncraz endorsed UnCommonBoston

v No, absolutely not
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May 9
Brian567899 voted

v No, absolutely not
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May 8
Wooky endorsed Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure
May 8
whatheheck voted

v Yes, for sure
May 7
that1guy voted

v Yes, for sure
May 7
PJS1973 voted

v Yes, for sure
May 7
Knightkore endorsed Neo_NtheMatrix

v Yes, for sure

May 21

JesusLivesInMe

v Yes, for sure

If we can't display the holidays we might as well not even have them.. It would be unconstitutional to NOT allow these public displays. Just because they're displayed doesn't mean you MUST celebrate it or believe it.. The Constitution protects the freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion.

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May 21

FreelancerFl

v No, absolutely not

>Government >Separation of Church and State Does this mean nothing to anyone, or do people just want to nit pick the constitution like they do with their "holy" book?

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May 20

N0rthman

v I have mixed feelings here

Only if employees are the ones displaying the religious symbols.

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May 17

Zach

v I have mixed feelings here

I want to uphold separation of church and state. Holidays could be an exception, but the only way that it would be acceptable is if they were to display religious symbols for every holiday for every religion. But I don't see that ever working out where people aren't offended somehow. It would probably be better to just keep them all off

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May 14

Avoicenmany

v I have mixed feelings here

While I wanted to vote yes, I fear with the PC nature our country is coming to it would lead to some troubled so called religion wanting new holidays placed on a calender and foot bath's placed in all govt. buildings... hint: Ramadan

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May 13

CaryNickel

v Yes, for sure

By "the holidays" we're talking Christmas, correct? Of course government buildings should be allowed to display religious symbols for the Christian holiday of Christmas. Bastardizing the Christmas season into nothing more than a "shop 'till you drop" marathon of wanton spending on Chinese imports, in the name of a "strong economy", while at the same time removing all indication of the real meaning of Christmas by government edict, is a travesty. The United States has a long history of Christian tradition. As Americans, we should be ashamed of ourselves, as our forefathers are surely ashamed of us, for allowing a noisy minority to dictate to the vast majority how ou...

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May 7

fistv

v Yes, for sure

Provided they give equal time in celebration of other religious holidays. I see no problem with Christmas decorations alongside the menorah

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May 4

BossTweed

v Yes, for sure

Of course each State should choose. Traditional American Holidays displays should ONLY be banned in the Obama States where the people don't value American cultural traditions.

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May 3

fraps

v No, absolutely not

Any religious symbol is objectionable to some. Every religious symbol displayed by a governmental agency displayed seems to violate the first amendment. Seems simple to me.

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May 3

Prime_Meridian

v No, absolutely not

No. Too many different religions, not enough money or room. And the separation of Church and State may have a little bit to do with it as well, lol. Besides, no one in places like Courts wants to be reminded about "bearing false witness" whether they are prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims/plaintiffs or the accused/respondents.

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May 2

gherlone

v Yes, for sure

as long as it is all holidays for all religions. our Constitution protects Freedom _of_ Religion, not freedom _from_ religion.

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May 1

oldman75

v I have mixed feelings here

If all religions re represented . I do my black mass on Halloween so I want an altar with virgions posted in the cafeteria. That is no worse than the preferred instrumnent of mans inhumanity to man The Holy Rood .

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May 1

commonsense51

v Yes, for sure

It's called freedom & if our nation built & made great on a Christian heritage can not display Christian symbols on ANY building then we are no longer America the free.

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Apr 29

treedcat25

v No, absolutely not

Symbols can be very powerful. The founders were pretty clear that church and state have no business influencing the other. Displaying religious symbols is inherently an endorsement of religion.

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Apr 28

NoAmnestyEVER

v Yes, for sure

Liberals love to attempt to make us believe that this country is not based on and created by people with Judeo Christian values. They'll tell you that the founding fathers were "deists". In truth only two of the over 100 founding fathers were actually deists and 48 of them were ordained Christian pastors. Don't allow these godless heathens to re-write history. Christian symbols should be proudly displaying in every government building to honor this nation's great history, and the God who made it such.

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Apr 26

DaQuietOne

v Yes, for sure

Sure why not, they're people too.

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Vance1

v Yes, for sure

We are a Christian nation....and must stop the war on Christmas

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Apr 28

NoAmnestyEVER

Amen to that!

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Dec '12

alemap

v No, absolutely not

If it's done for one, then it must be done for all.... good luck with that..

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Dec '12

tarakitten

v Yes, for sure

If the local people want a religious display at their local government office it should be allowed, as long as they don't discriminate. If someone asks for a Jewish display, they should put up a Jewish display. If someone asks for an Islamic display, they should put up an Islamic display.

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Dec '12

Bonnie_Blue

v Yes, for sure

We are the largest Christian nation in the world, and we're not allowed to display Christian symbols on government buildings for the national holiday called Christmas. So what's wrong with this picture? It seems to me Christians are coming under attack more everyday in our own country by other religious groups, and atheists. It's time we as Christians take a stand to stop this abuse of our rights.

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Dec '12

UnCommonBoston

v No, absolutely not

A wreath, "holiday tree" and lights are symbols of the winter holiday season. A nativity scene is too much. Leave that to the churches.

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Dec '12

Wafflecone

v No, absolutely not

Keep your religion out of my Government.

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Dec '12

Neo_NtheMatrix

v Yes, for sure

Not only allowed, but they should do it. It would hurt nothing, but may inspire millions. Nothing wrong with a little inspiration and hope. In these dark and gloomy days everyone could use a little hope.

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Dec '12

DrFunkenstein

v No, absolutely not

A tree is fine, Santa Clause, wreaths..... but no Nativity scenes or Jesus stuff. Christians are not happy unless they get everything they want including forcing everyone to believe exactly the way they do. This childish cry of War on Christmas has got to be ridiculed out of these morons. When Christmas is banned then you can cry until then just be happy that Christianity banned Christmas until the late 1880's. Do Christians know that? Nope, they know nothing of the bible and nothing of the bible which makes them ignorant and not worthy of our time.

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Dec '12

Sgt_hatton12

v I have mixed feelings here

Only because not everyone has the same religious beliefs and that someone who's deeply rooted in their faith could be easily offended.

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Dec '12

jessejaymes

v No, absolutely not

You let one, you have to let them all. I can see it now. A maze of monuments to the Christians, the Muslims, the Buddhist, the Satanist, Wiccan, Moonies, Krishnas, the Church of England, Orthodox Russians, Jews and of course a space ship for the Scientology. Next we can expect 30 years of court litigation because the Sunni Muslims have one but the Shiite don't. And the Baptists have one but the Lutherans don't. And don't forget the snake handlers. Live shows at 3-5-7 every day except on Sunday which starts with a congregational handling at 9 and 11 a.m.. Oh and I was just handed this memo. The Westboro Baptist Church wants their own monument depicting god killing soldi...

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Dec '12

NO-BAMA

v Yes, for sure

Yup. Additionally, its called Christmas. LIB - "I need to put up my holiday tree so I can get all my holiday presents from Baracka Claus. I hope he stole enough from the "evil" rich so I can get my entitled life that I deserve, because those big business's keep me down and oppress my true talents of..... nevermind, I just want everything I want and nobody better stand in my way, or I'll call them a racist."

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Dec '12

Thegrif

v Yes, for sure

Listen this country has celebrated Christmas and God for a very long time openly and everything was fine, you never heard anyone bitchin. So precedence was set long ago. So if you didn't like it then you shouldn't have come to America, you shouldn't take our money (in God we trust). Christianity is largely the base of our population and we are ok with it. No we aint puttin up all that other religous stuff.

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Dec '12

MarkJM

v No, absolutely not

Nope, leave that to the churches

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