Cross honoring WWI dead under attack

Some guy filed suit that it was "unfair" that a plain wooden cross placed on national parks land seventy years ago to honor the dead of WWI because it allegedly promotes one religion on federal land. What? How dumb is that. It's now being argued at the US Supreme Court.

There are two errors in "logic," such as it is, by this clown and his supporters, who filed the original suit in 1999. Here they are:

1. The first error is that a "specific" religious symbol refers only to that religion's followers (as in only the Christian WWI war dead are being honored). I can easily prove the error in that. Suppose that a bunch of Buddhists got together and created a memorial, with one of their symbols, that honored all women who died in childbirth. I would find that touching and would never assume that they only meant all Buddhist women. I mean, DUH! Likewise a Jewish monument honoring all lost in the Holocaust, I figure that they are sending "good vibes" to all who died, and not only the Jews. If Muslims had calligraphy somewhere honoring all grey haired middle aged women who grew up in poverty, I'd be flattered, and not assume that they mean only Muslim grey haired women. Only a moron would reckon that a cross honoring all WWI dead is somehow selective and an insult or omission, rather than an honor to everyone. Sheesh.

2. The second error is that having a "Christian" symbol, a historic one, not a new one, on federal land is somehow enticing or coercing people to recognize Christianity as a "state" religion. This is totally bogus and I can prove it. Yep, I can prove it. How? OK. Attention all hikers in federal lands and national park systems. If you come across an ancient carving of American Indian cultures that depict any part of their religion, since it's on federal land it's wrong to put it there, so I guess it's OK for you to remove the carvings. Either deface them or chip them out and sell them in the antiquities market (maybe help to balance the budget). Why not? Would not the presence of an American Indian religious symbol carved into a rock on federal land be endorsement of the "state" religion? Better get ready to remove any and all American Indian religious carvings anywhere on federal land. In fact, I think I might even insist on it, if the cross is so bad... gosh, think how we've been living under the insult and coercion of American Indian pagan faith symbols being protected and treasured on Federal lands. Hmmmm.....

There, now that was not so difficult, was it now?

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A Welcome Step Back from the Precipice

Praise for the Supreme Court majority who voted to uphold the ban on "partial birth abortions." This is the first step back from the precipice that has already taken so many lives (babies), wounded the spirits of those men and women who have had abortions (whether they admit it or not), and have threatened the souls of the enablers (abortion providers, funders, promoters, and apologists.) And above all, has brought humankind to the brink of a culture of death, where all that people do is scratch their heads and bloviate about the evil and squandering of life they see around them, and wonder why. How can a society that does not love, treasure, and protect babies above all survive? It cannot.

Sirach 35:
To keep the Law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise. To refrain from evil pleases the Lord, and to avoid injustice is an atonement. Appear not before the Lord empty-handed, for all that you offer is in fulfillment of the precepts. The just man's offering enriches the altar and rises as a sweet odor before the Most High. The just man's sacrifice is most pleasing, nor will it ever be forgotten... Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold.

God understands that having a child is a commitment and a sacrifice. However, in this land of plenty and charity, there is no excuse for having an abortion . This scripture states "Give to the Most High as he has given to you"... and that clearly means, you have received your very life from the Lord, and you should promote life in kind. It is not too much to ask that a child be brought to term and if necessary, given in love through adoption. To abort a child is to slap God in the face, for you are not even grateful for your own life, to thus reject a life that you brought into being. Those who oppose abortion are obligated to help those who are tempted by the sin of abortion, even if one has to make a financial sacrifice. Again, the Lord always repays.