Originally Posted by Man Of Tomorrow

Hey guys I have a question. Is it a big deal to have any type of religious symbol in a courthouse or public building. Some examples would be the Nativity Scene on the city hall building in Berkley, California.

Yes. And, as you have initiated a discussion about it, it would seem that it's a big deal to you as well.

I'm a christian and I don't find it at all offensive to have religious symbols on public property.

I'm also a Christian. Would you also like to see religious symbols of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Wicca and other pagan religions - or should only Christian symbols be used?

I mean, I guess to me its not that big of a deal because there could always be far worse things on a building, like offensive graffitti or an offensive word.

Well, that's a pretty bad reason to okay something - because it's LESS bad than another. Perhaps we should also allow rape? - it's certainly less offensive than murder, right?

My question is, has god become too offensive in this country?

Not at all. The place for God is in your heart, your soul, your home, your church - and NOT on the walls of government sponsored, tax-paid buildings and properties.

And are we seeing a push to rid American society of god?

How is that possible?

Also, why are we more intrigued by dark subject matter and the devil?

I don't think we are. You should speak for yourself.

Lastly, if we are trying to be a secular society, and given all the atheists that are about these days. Why do we blame god for everything in the world if we know that with good comes evil. Is it fair to blame god for everything when we know theres a devl as well? Thanks