State capitol religious monuments

[Ed W]

It is hard to trust a diety with his hand always in his pocket.

Most deities have their hands in someone else's pocket.

[BKDotCom]

Who wants to start a kickstarter for a FSM monument?
http://www.kickstarter.com/

[Conan71]

You knew the moratorium was right around the corner...

http://newsok.com/requests-from-satanists-other-groups-spur-call-for-oklahoma-capitol-monument-ban/article/3916036

[patric]

You knew the moratorium was right around the corner...

http://newsok.com/requests-from-satanists-other-groups-spur-call-for-oklahoma-capitol-monument-ban/article/3916036

Seems a very selective moratorium, blocking some but not others.

[cannon_fodder]

Blatantly unconstitutional.  Not to mention hypocritical and just plan old BS.

If there was legitimate fear regarding the pending lawsuit, why not take down ALL monuments that are in question?  They created a "free speech zone" in an attempt to further their religion using the State, but when others wanted to exercise their free speech they immediately shut it down.

Among the most blatant use of Government to favor one expression over others.

Since when did the Christian God need so much help from the State of Oklahoma?

[Hoss]

Blatantly unconstitutional.  Not to mention hypocritical and just plan old BS.

If there was legitimate fear regarding the pending lawsuit, why not take down ALL monuments that are in question?  They created a "free speech zone" in an attempt to further their religion using the State, but when others wanted to exercise their free speech they immediately shut it down.

Among the most blatant use of Government to favor one expression over others.

Since when did the Christian God need so much help from the State of Oklahoma?

[BKDotCom]

Who's claiming to love religious freedom?
Certainly not those that thought the 10-c monument was a good idea.

[Hoss]

Who's claiming to love religious freedom?
Certainly not those that thought the 10-c monument was a good idea.

The point made is that many Christians freak out if a monument of the FSM is requested.  Or Buddha.  Or whatever.  Must have something to do with it making them feel like it invalidates their religion in some form or fashion.

[TeeDub]

FSM made the paper.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/government/no-spaghetti-monster-monument-yet-capitol-sets-moratorium-after-several/article_f818523d-540f-5274-bd04-aeac19b8196e.html

[dbacksfan 2.0]

Going back to the San Diego Cross controversy, that has been going on since 1913. What the 9th Circuit Court upheld was that it was written into the California State Constitution

Beginning in 1989, almost ten years before the immediate area around the cross was turned into a war memorial, and ongoing to the present, the Mt. Soledad Cross had been involved in a continuous litigation regarding its legal status. According to the cross's opponents' interpretation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the No Preference Clause of the California Constitution, it is illegal to display a religious symbol, such as a Christian cross, on public land, as it demonstrates preference to a specific religion and thus violates the separation of church and state

It's been a manipulation and maneuvering issue for years with people trying to protect it, and what is written into the state constitution as a "No Preference" to keep the separation of Church and State. All the court did was uphold the state constitution.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Soledad_cross_controversy

[Gaspar]

Going back to the San Diego Cross controversy, that has been going on since 1913. What the 9th Circuit Court upheld was that it was written into the California State Constitution
It's been a manipulation and maneuvering issue for years with people trying to protect it, and what is written into the state constitution as a "No Preference" to keep the separation of Church and State. All the court did was uphold the state constitution.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Soledad_cross_controversy

Ever read the California State Constitution?

It starts. . .
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE

We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this
Constitution.

The courts would need to do a lot of work to separate church from state in that state. 

[dbacksfan 2.0]

Ever read the California State Constitution?

It starts. . .
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE

We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this
Constitution.

The courts would need to do a lot of work to separate church from state in that state. 

I think the courts would be backed up for decades trying to do that for every state.

[patric]

I didnt know it was so functional... kids can come to Oklahoma and sit on Satan's lap. 


http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/06/satanic-temple-unveils-7-foot-goat-headed-baphomet-statue-for-oklahoma-capitol/

[Ed W]

"
Lawmakers in Oklahoma, however, have insisted that the Satanists should not be given the same treatment as Christians.

“This is a faith-based nation and a faith-based state,” Rep. Earl Sears (R-Bartlesville) said. “I think it is very offensive they would contemplate or even have this kind of conversation.”"

...and that is the very core of why state endorsement of ANY religion is wrong.

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[Conan71]

"You are free to practice any religion you choose, as long as it's Christianity."