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Group of atheists has filed a lawsuit

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08-06-2014 2:05 AM 		Reply to: Message 455 by Tangle
08-05-2014 5:05 PM

Re: Atheists lose, cross stays
The reality is an enormous, physical, tangible, photographical crucifix that the entire world can see, probably the most recognisable brand on the planet - the rest is rationalised hokum designed to get around an inconvenient law.
And....? Why does this bother you?
...."When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less."
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08-06-2014 9:10 AM 		Reply to: Message 458 by Tangle
08-06-2014 2:39 AM

Re: Atheists lose, cross stays
Ok I get your point. Perhaps the Christians rationalize the argument by claiming that any item---even a religious one---can have cultural significance and that in their mind, they simply see Christianity as a cultural influence in their pasts...they see no need for separation of church and state in matters of cultural significance. You point out that the article in question is plainly religious and that society is in denial of how religion influences current culture. Right?
...."When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less."
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