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only a sinner saved by grace ([personal profile] owl) wrote2004-01-25 04:04 am
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Religious stuff

The French want to pass a law banning religious symbols (headscarves, kippas, and 'large Christian crosses', whatever that means) from being worn in schools 'to protect the secular nature of the state'.

The world has gone mad.

My sister told me tonight that 'did you know the Pope has absolved the Jews for the death of Jesus?' Well, isn't that nice of him. I feel like apologising for the people that say they share my religion. OTOH, I could just disown them. What's the point in claiming to be a Christian if you forget the bits about love and mercy and compassion?
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[identity profile] wm-law2003.livejournal.com 2004-01-25 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
I'm confused isn't this the Pope has absolved the Jews for the death of Jesus? a good thing? It means the Church has forgiven them for the role they played, doesn't it? And wasn't that part of Vatican II?

[identity profile] fernwithy.livejournal.com 2004-01-25 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
The French want to pass a law banning religious symbols (headscarves, kippas, and 'large Christian crosses', whatever that means) from being worn in schools 'to protect the secular nature of the state'.

Well, there was a school in New Mexico that tried to ban the wearing of Virgin Mary T-shirts, but that was related to a gang using them as part of its "uniform." Forbidding the display of the religious choices of individuals... well, it's right in line with much older European history. Now, the state church is secularism, and those who do not pay it obeisance will be targeted for various burdens not carried by those who believe in the True Faith. Next, people will be allowed to wear those things, but only if they pay a special tax.

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