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NY Times: Lady Liberty trades in some trappings
As the congregation of the World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church looked on and its pastor, Apostle Alton R. Williams, presided, a brown shroud much like a burqa was pulled away to reveal a giant statue of the Lady, but with the Ten Commandments under one arm and "Jehovah" inscribed on her crown.
And in place of a torch, she held aloft a large gold cross, as if to ward off the pawnshops, the car dealerships and the discount furniture outlets at the busy corner of Kirby Parkway and Winchester that is her home. A single tear graced her cheek.
It was not clear if she was crying because of her new home, her new identity as a symbol of religion or, as the pastor said, America's increasing godlessness.
Andy in H-burg
posted by ACLU of Pennsylvania at 7/06/2006 02:09:00 PM
3 Comments:
When do these folks get informed that "freedom *of* religion" includes "fredom *from* religion"?
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door."
That is SO 19th century. Like the Geneva Convention, it's "quaint," or like conservation, it's a sign of "personal virtue" but not good policy.
Andy
Interesting point, TOI. As a citizen who believes in freedom, I completely accept those who believe (in whatever) and those who do not. I strongly believe that most people up and down the political spectrum feel that way.
When you really get down to brass tacks, the picture in this thread- as breathtaking as it is initially- is merely free expression, which we all support. It was done on their property with their money (presumably).
It goes without saying that we can be accepting of those of all faiths or no faith at all and be vigilant about religious oppression.
The oppressors, who are in the minority, don't see what they are advocating for as oppression, though. Or they don't care.
Andy
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