• Yes. With the following conditions: that the manger include
fire sprinklers and not be constructed of unreinforced masonry,
that any public assembly be limited to no more than three (3) wise
men, two (2)angels and one (1) shepherd; there be no unimpromptu
dancing (Lord of the Dance notwithstanding); and that all livestock
(including but not limited to camels, sheep, donkeys, and assorted
bovine) be registered, vaccinated and on leash at all times. Merry
Christmas!
fire sprinklers and not be constructed of unreinforced masonry,
that any public assembly be limited to no more than three (3) wise
men, two (2)angels and one (1) shepherd; there be no unimpromptu
dancing (Lord of the Dance notwithstanding); and that all livestock
(including but not limited to camels, sheep, donkeys, and assorted
bovine) be registered, vaccinated and on leash at all times. Merry
Christmas!
• Yes, However, government should not be the ones displaying
them. Non-governmental organizations should be allowed to to place
Nativity scenes on publicly owned property, as should should groups
that have non-Christian interpretations of Christmas.
them. Non-governmental organizations should be allowed to to place
Nativity scenes on publicly owned property, as should should groups
that have non-Christian interpretations of Christmas.
• Yes. If groups want to do it, why not? If they’re willing to
go through all the red tape of using public property and paying for
exorbitant insurance costs, it should be allowed.
go through all the red tape of using public property and paying for
exorbitant insurance costs, it should be allowed.
• No. While personally I am concerned about the minimization
of the founding Christian principles on which our country was
built, and the unfortunate parallels in the ongoing social
breakdown of our society, I believe we need to keep a clear
distinction between “church and state.” If they are to be allowed,
then representation from all religions should be
accommodated.
of the founding Christian principles on which our country was
built, and the unfortunate parallels in the ongoing social
breakdown of our society, I believe we need to keep a clear
distinction between “church and state.” If they are to be allowed,
then representation from all religions should be
accommodated.
• I like it, but I’m Christian … I think we need to be
mindful of other faiths (or lack thereof) and either represent all
religions or limit it to the “jolly old man in the red suit.”
mindful of other faiths (or lack thereof) and either represent all
religions or limit it to the “jolly old man in the red suit.”
• Religious displays should be allowed on public property with
this caveat: all seasonal religious displays should be allowed. If
a Hannukah menorah is not allowed, then no manger scene; if manger
scenes are allowed, then Asian new year symbols are allowed, etc.
Our religious practices and traditions are part of our community
character and should be expressed. A quick look at the Constitution
reveals that the government may not impose – that is require –
religious practice, but must allow. Merry Christmas, Happy
Hannukah, Jolly Kwaanza, etc to all. Most of all, peace in the new
year!
this caveat: all seasonal religious displays should be allowed. If
a Hannukah menorah is not allowed, then no manger scene; if manger
scenes are allowed, then Asian new year symbols are allowed, etc.
Our religious practices and traditions are part of our community
character and should be expressed. A quick look at the Constitution
reveals that the government may not impose – that is require –
religious practice, but must allow. Merry Christmas, Happy
Hannukah, Jolly Kwaanza, etc to all. Most of all, peace in the new
year!
