Posted on Jun 20, 2019
Listen Now: Supreme Court Hands Down Ruling On Religious Symbols
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It's interesting that the progressives were the ones that disagreed with the majority ruling. I am so happy that the Supreme Court now will allow the 90 year old cross to stay. In the Socialist Progressive country of Canada, you can have Merry Christmas written on the bus banner and you can have a nativity scene at a city hall. The only Rogue province is Quebec that won't even let you have a cross, Star of David or a crescent moon in your jewelry at work. French quebecers are afraid of their language disappearing and they have some really weird rules as well as extreme secularism.
It's interesting that the progressives were the ones that disagreed with the majority ruling. I am so happy that the Supreme Court now will allow the 90 year old cross to stay. In the Socialist Progressive country of Canada, you can have Merry Christmas written on the bus banner and you can have a nativity scene at a city hall. The only Rogue province is Quebec that won't even let you have a cross, Star of David or a crescent moon in your jewelry at work. French quebecers are afraid of their language disappearing and they have some really weird rules as well as extreme secularism.
Listen Now: Supreme Court Hands Down Ruling On Religious Symbols
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SCOTUS Rules Bladensburg Peace Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Prince George's County
A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross in Maryland can continue to stay on public land, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Thant is wonderful news IMHO that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Bladensburg Cross " Peace Cross" WW I war memorial located in the three-way junction of Bladensburg Road, Baltimore Avenue, and Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, Maryland - LTC (Join to see)
It is unsurprising to me that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor voted against because “The principal symbol of Christianity around the world should not loom over public thoroughfares.”
SCOTUS Rules Bladensburg Peace Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Prince George's County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ_wtEhH-JU
Background from baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/06/20/supreme-court-rules-bladensburg-peace-cross-can-stand-on-public-land-in-maryland/
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Thursday in favor of keeping the cross in place, saying it doesn’t violate the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause which prohibits the government from favoring one religion over another.
“When I was 13, my father took me to the peace cross and said, ‘Son, I want you to look at this, this is what people in this state and country think of their service and sacrifice,'” Michael Moore, of the American Legion, said.
In 1985, the cross was dedicated to veterans of all wars, but some say a Christian cross simply can’t do that.
Sarah Henry is with the American Humanist Association- one of the groups challenging the cross’ presence on public property.
They argue the peace cross should be moved to private property or modified into a non-religious monument.
“It’s frustrating to see the Supreme Court approve Christian majority favoritism at the expense of veterans of all faiths, and none who do not feel appropriately honored by a sectarian religious symbol,” Henry said.
The Supreme Court ruled to keep the peace cross in place, saying quote, “The cross does not offend The Constitution.”
Defenders of the cross include the American Legion, which has raised money to build the monument.
“It makes veterans memorials with references to religious symbols on it, Constitutional and people who object have to prove that they’re not Constitutional,” Moore said.
Governor Larry Hogan called the ruling, “a great victory.” He released a statement saying, in part, “Today’s ruling ensures that this memorial – a dignified tribute to those who came before us and made the ultimate sacrifice – will stand tall and proud for the ages.”
The two Supreme Court Justices who disagreed said, “The principal symbol of Christianity around the world should not loom over public thoroughfares.”
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC Greg Henning LTC Jeff Shearer Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan CPT Scott Sharon CWO3 Dennis M. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG William Jones SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO2 Kevin Parker PO3 Bob McCord
It is unsurprising to me that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor voted against because “The principal symbol of Christianity around the world should not loom over public thoroughfares.”
SCOTUS Rules Bladensburg Peace Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Prince George's County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ_wtEhH-JU
Background from baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/06/20/supreme-court-rules-bladensburg-peace-cross-can-stand-on-public-land-in-maryland/
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Thursday in favor of keeping the cross in place, saying it doesn’t violate the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause which prohibits the government from favoring one religion over another.
“When I was 13, my father took me to the peace cross and said, ‘Son, I want you to look at this, this is what people in this state and country think of their service and sacrifice,'” Michael Moore, of the American Legion, said.
In 1985, the cross was dedicated to veterans of all wars, but some say a Christian cross simply can’t do that.
Sarah Henry is with the American Humanist Association- one of the groups challenging the cross’ presence on public property.
They argue the peace cross should be moved to private property or modified into a non-religious monument.
“It’s frustrating to see the Supreme Court approve Christian majority favoritism at the expense of veterans of all faiths, and none who do not feel appropriately honored by a sectarian religious symbol,” Henry said.
The Supreme Court ruled to keep the peace cross in place, saying quote, “The cross does not offend The Constitution.”
Defenders of the cross include the American Legion, which has raised money to build the monument.
“It makes veterans memorials with references to religious symbols on it, Constitutional and people who object have to prove that they’re not Constitutional,” Moore said.
Governor Larry Hogan called the ruling, “a great victory.” He released a statement saying, in part, “Today’s ruling ensures that this memorial – a dignified tribute to those who came before us and made the ultimate sacrifice – will stand tall and proud for the ages.”
The two Supreme Court Justices who disagreed said, “The principal symbol of Christianity around the world should not loom over public thoroughfares.”
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown LTC Greg Henning LTC Jeff Shearer Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price Maj Marty Hogan CPT Scott Sharon CWO3 Dennis M. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG William Jones SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski PO1 H Gene Lawrence PO2 Kevin Parker PO3 Bob McCord
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Supreme Court: Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Separation Of Church And State Case
The high court's conservative majority sided with those advocating for "religious freedom" in a major win for groups like the American Legion.
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LTC (Join to see): Hi, Stephen! I am also very happy; that the Cross will be allowed to stay.
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Margaret, my link was screwed up I'll fix it later but here is what I wanted you to listen to.
https://www.npr.org/2019/06/20/731824045/supreme-court-cross-can-stand-on-public-land-in-separation-of-church-and-state-c
https://www.npr.org/2019/06/20/731824045/supreme-court-cross-can-stand-on-public-land-in-separation-of-church-and-state-c
Supreme Court: Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Separation Of Church And State Case
The high court's conservative majority sided with those advocating for "religious freedom" in a major win for groups like the American Legion.
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LTC (Join to see) - I am elated, Stephen; that the Cross can stand on Public Land!
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SPC Margaret Higgins
LTC (Join to see) - I am so very glad; that the Cross will serve as a World War I memorial.
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