Comments on: Century’s ‘Illegal’ Nativity Scene Named Community Pride Award Winner

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:46:09 +0000

REGARDING:
“Moses got out of government to serve God ”

Bad example. Moses got out of government because he was a murderer fleeing the short hand of the law. When he came back, it was to defy government at the instructions of his (and my) deity, then he formed his own government based on religious principles. For his entire 40 years of service, he was physical head of government and leader of religion — even if he put his brother in charge of the actual actions.

There is nothing wrong with people acting in government according to their religious beliefs. That is why they have voted to forbid murder and stealing and other religiously denounced no-nos. In fact, that is why many of them have forbidden forcing others to worship the same way they do, because that also violates their religion. Other religions see it differently and are dangerous for that willingness to use force.

David for freedom of conscience

By: Henry Coe

Henry Coe — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:36:53 +0000

Why? Because it is not Constitutional for government to endorse a religious belief. The one thing we all share, that makes us American’s is the US Constitution. Some people care about protecting and defending the Constitution. Even Christians.
In reality, it doesn’t matter if the group that opposed the Nativity Scene are Atheist. They could have been Jewish, Muslim, Hindu or Pastafarians and their point about the city government and the Nativity scene would have been just as valid. Which is why it got moved.
I find it amazing that Christian’s, who through organizations like the “Moral Majority” and their efforts to lobby and support specific politicians since the late 1980’s, get bent out of shape and start claiming to be victims of oppression when for years they have politically been trying to Legislate their beliefs with the idea that they are doing that “for God” when biblically speaking, there is no example set in Bible for using government on God’s behalf to try to control everyone/
Moses got out of government to serve God and Jesus said “render to Caesar that which is his and to God, God’s”. They both set the example for separation of church and state. IMO, you can’t influence religion with government or government with religion without corrupting both. Ignorant people are easily emotionally manipulated by politicians putting on the appearance of belief.
As a side note, Jesus was actually conceived around Dec 25 and was born on either Sept 28 or 29th. You can learn that by figuring out when John the Baptist was born. Jus’ Sayin’.

By: Osprey45

Osprey45 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:40:44 +0000

Ya know, I am so flippin’ TIRED of these P.C. folks who get “Offended” at the smallest thing, or the BIGGEST thing that it makes me think the United States of America has lost its collective Spinal Column.
RARELY does anyone or a group stand up and Just say NO to these groups and individuals who want huge changes to the American Way that it makes me sad and frustrated.
The Nativity scene “offends” someone–Wah–Wah–Wah….I ask “SO WHAT?” Your being offended at it Offends ME.
When and Where did this Country become one where the worm rules and runs the rest of society?
As Granny would say, “Bless their hearts, they just can’t help themselves.”
I just don’t get it, why we allow these tiny splinter groups of society become the ones who affect decisions that impact the entire nation.
Honey, if you don’t like it, pack your suitcase and move somewhere that your beliefs are supported because I am tired of listening to you whine…..it frosts my clams.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:18:09 +0000

Thinker,
You’re off a little bit too with your, “Please keep your religion in your churches and stop polarizing public life for the rest of us.”

Individuals shouldn’t be limited in their freedom of expression nor should their religious beliefs be limited to certain buildings simply because you don’t like them. They just don’t need the general public to pay for it. They shouldn’t take funding from the unwilling.

But at least you said “please.”

David for personal freedom

By: Thinker

Thinker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:39:34 +0000

Thank you David Huie Green for a little light added to this pervading darkness.

Never forget that our country is founded on individual rights, not mob rule. This means that, for instance, if I pay local taxes and I happen to be Jewish, Buddhist, Wicca, or even Amish (who are against “marketing” religion) or atheist, I should not be subjected to overt Christian expressions being advocated by the government that I help support. That is against individual rights and why separation of church and state is in our Constitution. Any public property that allows Christian symbols and expressions must also allow Satanic expressions, or those of any other cosmologies or religions including Islam, Scientology, Atheism, etc. as has happened in other cases like this. Please keep your religion in your churches and stop polarizing public life for the rest of us. Thanks.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:01:56 +0000

Way to go Century!! Why does a group based in Wisconsin care what we do in Century is my first question?

By: xpeecee

xpeecee — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:58:25 +0000

@ A-Z: You are correct. Our founding fathers, through example, never intended what you see taking place today. They would turn over in their graves, if they knew….. It is getting to the point that we, as a community, are not allowed to govern our own land. How sad – and sobering! Wake up America!!!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:26:45 +0000

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Gen. 50:20 (NIV)

I think it is sooo cool to see how I may have passed by that little manger scene in Century a thousand times but haven’t really noticed it until some Wisconsin based group wanted to be “free from religion”. Now it is in a more prominent spot with better lighting and I noticed it every time I went by. It inspired my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to helping make it bigger and better every year! Much gratitude to Don Grant and the Century area churches and Century’s Chamber of Commerce.

By: missysmom

missysmom — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:58:59 +0000

Am so proud of you Century!! Good job. Can’t wait till next year.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:22:10 +0000

REGARDING:
“I’m glad they didn’t let the attorney keep them from displaying the nativity scene, ”

To my limited knowledge, attorneys have never tried to stop churches or individuals from displaying nativity scenes. They only get bothered when governments try to pick a religion to support.

Of course, I could be wrong.

David for truth and freedom