Neighbors Complain About Cross

Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:49 am » by **Masterhunter**

The first amendment has dead once again...

An elderly woman in Los Angeles is feeling the heat from her neighbors after they complained that the cross that stands in her front yard is having a negative impact on their community.

Neighbor's of Laly Dobener say that the nearly 25-foot cross on her lawn is an eyesore, it's hurting their property values and it's attracting unwanted attention to their quiet cul-de-sac, The Associated Press reports

The white cross features faux drops of blood, which are painted near where the spikes would have been driven through the hands and feet of Jesus, a crown of thorns, and a sign posted at the top which reads, “Jesus I trust in you.”

Full story here:http://www.christianpost.com/news/neighbors-complain-about-cross-in-elderly-womans-yard-56208/ & here: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/21/cross-in-elderly-la-womans-yard-stirs-controversy/?test=latestnews

Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:56 am » by **Travvysavvy**

yep, another blow to our first amendment. :/

Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:03 am » by **Masterhunter**

I'm not all that religious but people have the right to express themselves in a safe matter, especially on their own property. It's just like people vandalizing nativity scenes.
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nativity-scene-vandalized-in-toronto-again/

Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:24 am » by **Masterhunter**

Another example of rights being trampled on. This time its the "Freedom of assembly" that takes the beating.

California Couple Fined by City for Hosting Bible Study in Their Own Home

A California couple has been fined by the city of San Juan Capistrano for holding Bible studies and religious gatherings in their home, which has some wondering about the future of religious freedom in America.

Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, residents of San Juan Capistrano, home to the oldest church in California, were fined $300 for the religious activities, which the city said violated a municipal code that prohibits "religious, fraternal or non-profit" organizations in residential neighborhoods without a conditional-use permit," the Capistrano Dispatch reported.

Full story here:http://www.christianpost.com/news/freedom-of-religion-calif-couple-fined-for-hosting-bible-study-in-home-56008/

Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:32 pm » by **Travvysavvy**

masterhunter wrote:I'm not all that religious but people have the right to express themselves in a safe matter, especially on their own property. It's just like people vandalizing nativity scenes.
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nativity-scene-vandalized-in-toronto-again/

I agree with you there. Its a peaceful process not meant to hurt anyone, her ideology isn't killing, or persecuting a single person.
If we take away her right to bear a cross on her lawn, shouldn't it only be fair that we ban any kind of peripherals on private property? Bird feeders, flags, little light deers that look like they're eating grass?

thanks for the post man!
:cheers:

Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:39 pm » by **Truthdefender**

It's only going to get worse. Thanks for speaking up.

Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:40 pm » by **Travvysavvy**

truthdefender wrote:It's only going to get worse. Thanks for speaking up.

Well I'll be there to stand up for everyone
:hugging:

Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:37 pm » by **Eliakim**

Women not allowed to breast feed in community in case it offends Muslims. Then there is the case of adult Muslim men asking for women's breast milk.LOL

Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:38 pm » by **Travvysavvy**

eliakim wrote:Women not allowed to breast feed in community in case it offends Muslims. Then there is the case of adult Muslim men asking for women's breast milk.LOL

classic example of double think!