Should Statue of Mohammed Be Removed From US Supreme Court? (government, state)

[CharlottePirateFan]

Originally Posted by newtoli

It's a part of the architecture. Literally a part of the actual building.

I've got no problem with it if there are others as well.

I'm just saying I kind of expected those from the left to stay consistent in the bashing of religion.

[newtoli]

Originally Posted by CharlottePirateFan

I've got no problem with it if there are others as well.

I'm just saying I kind of expected those from the left to stay consistent in the bashing of religion.

Not a fan of religion intermingling with Government but this is kind of an extreme case. It's not like someone plopped it up recently. They'd have to knock down a building with a crapload of history to get rid of it.

[CharlottePirateFan]

Originally Posted by newtoli

Not a fan of religion intermingling with Government but this is kind of an extreme case. It's not like someone plopped it up recently. They'd have to knock down a building with a crapload of history to get rid of it.

Oh I know what you're saying. Just really waiting to see if there will be consistency from some of the regulars.
Its obviously there to stay. And I dont have a problem with it. I mean there are other "statues" or whatever from other religions up there as well if im not mistaken. So its not like one religion is getting preference over another.

[delusianne]

What are the right wingers fretting about? It's not like its boobs are showing.

[Rhenzanite]

Originally Posted by CharlottePirateFan

Oh I know what you're saying. Just really waiting to see if there will be consistency from some of the regulars.
Its obviously there to stay. And I dont have a problem with it. I mean there are other "statues" or whatever from other religions up there as well if im not mistaken. So its not like one religion is getting preference over another.

I like religious art. Studied it in college, briefly, so I have a little understanding of the meaning behind the sculptures. All it stands for is the progression of law with different cultures and though we may not 'rule' by the Qu'ran, there is no doubt in my mind that it has had a great impact (good or bad) in said culture.

I also don't mind the 10 commandments. I am a non-religious Atheist, but I can understand that the commandments in essence were around looooooooong before Christianity. Religion has a way of stealing things, twisting them, and claiming that they thought of it.

So no, as a 'leftie, I don't mind the statues at all.

[ovcatto]

Originally Posted by CharlottePirateFan

I woulda thought the lefties would not have any part of this. I mean, separation of church and state, right?

We are also in favor of the separation of stupidity, so leave us.

[carterstamp]

OK, people, it's not a procession of religious leaders, it's a procession of law givers.

Click here:

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/...southwalls.pdf

And learn something, for God's sake.

[CharlottePirateFan]

Originally Posted by ovcatto

We are also in favor of the separation of stupidity, so leave us.

Oohhh...didya think of that one all by your precious little self? Bless your heart you must be exhausted.

[ramanboy33]

Originally Posted by newtoli

They'd have to knock down a building with a crapload of history to get rid of it.

I think we're technologically advanced enough at this point that we could remove part of a stone frieze without tearing down an entire building.

[delusianne]

Originally Posted by ramanboy33

I think we're technologically advanced enough at this point that we could remove part of a stone frieze without tearing down an entire building.

But are we emotionally advanced enough at this point that we could get beyond the mob-rule impulse you're advocating?