After ACLU Threats, School District Will Cover Up Religious Symbols During Graduation Ceremony
- Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:46pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Talk about breaking with tradition.
Following a long-winded controversy, the ACLU has struck an agreement with New Jersey’s Neptune Township school board. In response to one individual‘s complaint over the presence of religious symbols at last year’s commencement ceremony, the district will make substantial changes to this year’s event.
In an effort to ease tensions and avoid an unwarranted court battle, officials will cover up the few religious symbols that are present inside the Ocean Grove Great Auditorium. Additionally, students and families will be forced to enter through a side door to avoid walking under a 20-foot cross that is positioned above the front entrance of the building. According to NBC New York, the ACLU is pleased with the agreement:
ACLU communications director Katie Wang told the Asbury Park Press the group is satisfied all can enjoy the graduation “without feeling like outsiders based on religious differences.”
Interestingly, NBC describes the woman who complained after last year’s event as “non-district.” The school has been holding graduations at the historical location without incident for the past 60 years and, to date, no families have come forward to report that the symbols offend them.
So, while tax-paying, district families seem to have no problem with the traditional nature of the event, an individual with no official ties to the school has caused quite a stir. For now, though, it seems the debate has been settled.
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Comments (415)
NEMATIC
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pmMan! Progressives are screwing with our kids.
Report Post »RN MOM
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:48pmYou know it!!!!
Report Post »jerimiah41
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:39pmWhen are they gong to just show up and have their ceremony. Let the ACLU do what they want to do. The American People just have to fight there battles. I would have contributed to their court cases. When are we going to follow the lead of the far left. They ignore any stuff that gets in their way. Christians had better start standing up. If this was Islam their would be no ACLU. Where does the ACLU get all their money. They are a communist party machine.
Report Post »Fight for America
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pmWow. Well now. Let’s make sure that no American Flag is shown at graduation. I mean someone might be against America and our Flag however, they want to attend the graduation so they will force others to do what they want. Maybe someone is against “anything” and throws a snit. Maybe someone is against the sky since it, too, could be defined as a creation of a religious idol.
Here’s a thought, according to some, men and women shouldn‘t be in the same school or graduation together either so let’s have two separate graduations and everyone in the crowd has to wear a burka (men and women alike). Heck, we can wait for all the guys to grow a beard.
It‘s a building people and it’s able to house the ceremony. Grow up.
Report Post »grannyjojo
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:09pmWell “I” am NOT pleased! To let ONE person be the cause of something like this absolutely DISGUSTS me. This type of thing has gone way to far and MY hope is that the families of this school BOYCOTT the graduation exercises at this school and decide to have it in a CHURCH. Apparently its OK to have the gay flag, the atheists get what they want, the Muslims are never bothered, no matter they do, it boils down to the CHRISTIANS. We CHRISTIANS apparently are ALWAYS wrong, called hate mongers, etc. So be it.
The Bible tells us we will be persecuted in the end days for His name sake and thats the way it shall be. I’ll stand for MY Lord and I hope the Christians of that school will stand for Him also. I like grandmaof5′s idea for each student to carry a cross with them. If they don’t boycott I say GO FOR IT….carry the cross with you and when you say “thank you” add, “thank you Jesus or Lord” Step up and don’t allow the ACLU to run your life. Begin your adult life the way you want it to continue, in faith and with a mind of your own. Happy graduation and may the Lord bless you all your lives! “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess”
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:09pmIf we could only figure out a way to cover the moon when it is in its cresent phase????
Report Post »TruthSpeaker
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:08pmnomercy63
Report Post »I am with you on this one. These people really do turn my stomach. I find them digusting- what they do and how they live are directly opposite to the beliefs of my faith – Christianity. While I realize their humanity, and can love the sinner, their sin is repulsive. It is just as wrong for them to force themselves and their views on us. They fool themselves and one day soon they will be asked to explain themselves. The sad part is most have no idea that Jesus will judge them, and it won’t be good. It is sad to see people send themselves to hell.
trooper
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:13pmIf you where talking to me, I thank you. My blood boils with utter distain. I can’t say I have ever been so discusted with the course our country is heading, May god help us all.
Report Post »trooper
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:07pmACLU Absolute,Callious & Litteral, Urest. These D- lawers should be rounded up and hanged by the neck until dead!
Report Post »weaver
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:07pmFor the life of me, I cannot conceive why these people give in to the ACLU and others who want to take away our Christian rights…………..why back down???????? Stands need to be made and when my time comes to make a stand – I WILL find the courage needed to do so. After all, GOD took a stand for us and we need to Take a stand for HIM!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:06pmIt’s getting past time for us to start dismantling the ACLU. They have no common sense at all. We need to get rid of them and start fighting for our rights as Christians to have our graduations where we want.
Report Post »Itchee Dryback
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:22pm“I have continued directing the unpopular fight for the rights of agitation, as director of the ACLU…I am for socialism, disarmament and ultimately for abolishing the state itself as an instrument of violence and compulsion. I seek the social ownership of property, the abolition of the propertied class and sole control by those who produce wealth.
Communism is, of course the goal.
Roger Baldwin
Founder ACLU.
That about sums them up.
Report Post »LastCallForEmpathy
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:06pmI simply can not tolerate intolerance says the the aclu…
Report Post »Political Junkie
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:05pmDoesn’t anyone have the cajones to stand up to this atheistic, satanic organization! They’ve destroyed almost everything spiritual in this country. I suspect that not all are non-believers but actual God haters. Surely everything they do is evident of that. I wouldn’t be afraid to bet that many of these people were the beatniks and hippies of the 60 generation, or perhaps Woodstock, who now have their chance to demoralize, destroy and devour everything they don’t believe in.
Report Post »Mackerel
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:04pmI didn’t know it was mandatory that a student had to attend the graduation ceremony in order to receive a diploma……….Stay the hell home and play video games you little punk!!
Report Post »1stAdmendment
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:03pmThis is libarel garbage, I find your behavior very offensive, we should cover you!
Report Post »caexpat
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:01pmI would expect nothing less form the left !
Report Post »geonj
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:59pmi would be offended that the symbols are covered, where are my rights here. screw the aclu, most of the time they support liberla nonsense. the few times they get it right isn’t worth them being allow to exist as an entity.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:58pmI hope the kids boycott it. Completely.
Report Post »Veritas vos liberabit
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:15pmBoycott and organize a private graduation ceremony in a church. The grads can collect their diplomas from school and someone ( may be even, gasp, a minister) announce their names to come up front to receive it.
Report Post »Bermuda Onion
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:58pmEveryone should get together and fight the ACLU and send donations to the school to fight this. The school should go ahead with the ceremonies and leave the symbol up and as Grandma stated every student and parent that is Christian wear a crucifix and every Jew wear a Star of David around their neck and let’s see what the ACLU says about that.
Report Post »USAHisCountry
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:20pmthe ACLJ is the organization that has been fighting these comrades for years. They have won many cases on issues such as this.
Report Post »FreedomEagle
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:58pmNow that’s just wrong in every sense of the word. Where has “common sense” gone?
Report Post »ED4237
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:58pmMaybe it is time for somone to counter sue and get it to the suprem court so that people finally understand seperation of church and state simple ment that the government or the state couldn’t tell us what religion to follow.It is that simple not hard to understand why we as a country have fallen so fast and really just delude ourseleves into the frame of mind that everything is fine.
Report Post »AZBabe
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:55pmMe too NOMercy63, let’s start a class action suit.
This is insane, the students and the parents should decide where they hold their graduation and one person from the outside should NOT have a say in this at all!
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:55pmthis is more liberal crap. when will people stand up to these marxist. aclu=anti GOD. we are in deep trouble in this country and most people don’t have a clue.
Report Post »Teapartywoman
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:55pm@Grandmaof5
I was thinking the same thing, we need to fight back. This is gone to far we all need to take a stand and fight for our family fight for America.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:53pmIn response to one individual‘s complaint over the presence of religious symbols at last year’s commencement ceremony, the district will make substantial changes to this year’s event.
Like always [make the majority feel like the minority]. Godless puke could stay home.
Report Post »Liberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:54pmWhat’s wrong with being “godless”?
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:08pmLACT
Report Post »Ask the person who made the complaint. Maybe the two of you can have a pagan love fest.
let us prey
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pmLACT
Report Post »an individual with no official ties to the school has caused quite a stir
You people should grow up and leave peopleothers alone. Practice what ever it is you do in the privacy of your bath house.
Political Junkie
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pmBeing godless is your choice but trying to destroy and devour everyone else’s faith is taking away our rights. That organization should have been stopped in its tracks years ago instead of being allowed to fester with atheists and I suspect God haters. There’s no doubt in my mind that many associated with the ACLU are leftover hippies, beatnicks and woodstockers who caused all the havoc in the 60′s. Christianity seems to be their main objective.
Report Post »Liberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:14pmI’m asking you though.
What’s wrong with being godless?
Report Post »Steverino
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:30pmLACT-
Report Post »There is absolutely nothing wrong with being “godless”. As far as you know.
Nobamazone
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:38pmL.A.C.T
Report Post »Thankfully God gave you the free will to choose to believe in Him or not, there is nothing “wrong” with disbelief… it is a choice given to you by the one you deny. What is WRONG is when one of you disbelievers decide that since YOU choose to disbelieve and cannot seem to tolerate any symbol that represents the other side, then you have the right to demand that the offence be removed from your sight. I really don’t like the way some people dress in public, mixing stripes and plaid- not what I believe is proper you know, it is offensive to me and goes against my beliefs, so then does it give me the right to complain and expect that everyone one else must stop wearing stripes and plaid? It is so stupid and unbelievable that non-believers think that anyone expressing their belief is somehow trying to force that belief on the non-believer. Would be just as stupid for me to believe that someone wearing stripes and plaid are trying to force me to do the same because I have seen them.
Perhaps, just perhaps, the problem is that you who choose to disbelieve truly are uncomfortable around those symbols because of the place God put in your heart, for HIM, and you choose to deny it….. perhaps it is GUILT, It is wrong for your guilt to force me to try to prevent it by removing what causes it. Not my problem.
sikupnfed
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:44pmThat brings up a very good question. Who is the ACLU? What is the makeup of this organization? Do we vet these clowns to make sure they are staffing with fairness and equality?
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:46pmLACT
Report Post »Do what you want, believe what you want, dont push your agenda on others. Believe in what you want.
RN MOM
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:47pmNothing is wrong with a person being godless, but when he/she stops the freedom of expression of the majority of people- then we have a problem. Quite frankly, this reminds me of Nazi Germany when they covered the religious symbols in churches so the furor could install his own ideology. Separation of church and state doesn’t mean the church is unwelcome on state property, but that the state cannot dictate the way people worship. Get it straight (haha).
Report Post »npbreakthrough
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:47pmLACT
nothing wrong with a godless person, most people , even those completley devoid of any theism still have hints of ethical compliance,
the problem is godlessness as an instituion, because no matter how “YOU” feel about wrong and right and your level of involvement in either direction, you must understand, that fundamental atheism is a denial of ethics and an attempt of ignore the spiritual conviction of ones “duty” to act according to the constraints of societel decency
so lets be blunt about this, im sure your a good person and dont want to see anyboyd harmed as are most people with or without faith, but if there is no god, then there is no final responsibility for ones actions on this planet nor can there be found any true respect for life,
only in the daydreams of fools can there be found the themes of anarchy an atheism alongside a stable and just society, the fear of an unavoidable judgement has kept society in check for a long time,especially in times of lawlessness you are just taking for granted the freedoms, that those of religious zeal have afforded for you.
you may think atheism cool , but you are in no way ready to live in a “only the strong survive” society which is the inevitable conclusion of the godless opportunism that will sweep a world devoid of the themes of love, compassion, righteousness, or dignity
Report Post »BlazingInSC
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:14pm@LACT – There’s nothing wrong with being “godless” if that’s your choice. Each person has the inalienable right to freely maintain their own beliefs as they see fit. Don‘t take away my religion and I won’t take away your disbelief. Deal?
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:18pm@ LACT — Looks like you got a lot of “answers” to your question – don’t know if you expected to get any or not. NPBREAKTHROUGH explained pretty well about how a person who is “godless” (especially if you have a majority) brings anarchy, disorder, more immorality problems which affect society in all kinds of negative/harmful ways (diseases, dysfunctional families, etc.) That’s one of the reasons Consvs. are upset about the homosexual lifestyle being promoted, along w/abortion on demand, etc. For those that are sincerely asking, check out all the wise statements made by our Founders. We HAD to have a standard to base our laws of this new nation. They realized that a domocratic republic would be best – based on Biblical principles. They warned about leaving those — if that happened – they said our nation would fall — you cannot continue in a healthy manner otherwise. If you haven’t, check out my post on page 2 I think and the site:
Report Post »http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=8755
Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:14pmI don’t believe in @Liberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker therefore he doesn’t exist.
Report Post »becauseitmatters
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 11:13pm@ Let us Prey
If the godless are offended they could skip it, as I would if I were one of them. To call them godless puke is really rude. You sure arn’t going to reach anyone that way. If I was an athiest, I would not want to have anything to do with God, because of the way some people represent Him. Sure hope someone with more kidness witnesses to them. Remember – they were created by God, and He loves them. Try to remember that-we will have to answer for every action that we do. Hope you can find some compassion for the still lost people that God created. Yes it’s annoying to have to “change” things for a few, and yes if it was a symbol that I detested I would simply not attend. That being said we can still voice our displeasure without being such butts.
Report Post »BigBRR
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 12:38amIn answer to the question of what is wrong with being GOD-less: Nothing so long as your religious views are not pushed onto others. Atheism is a religion by the way. (The belief that there is no GOD.) When you force others to remove things from view that are there and have been there for a long time, that is forcing your views onto others. If you truly believe that GOD is not real then having a cross on a building should not bother you because at that point it would be an empty symbol or just a decoration. The rage that some atheist feel, makes me think that they have doubts about there beliefs and do not wish to be confronted with the possibility they are wrong.
Report Post »StonyBurk
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:12amI agree– Let the godless pukes stay home. Unfortunately since the days when LBJ was just a regrettable Senator and writing Law that has proven watershed for the anti-American Communist Liars Union–yours and my own taxpayer funds sustain the ACLU every time they file a legal case claiming it a civil rights case. And our corrupted legislators maintain and defend the unconstitutional funding for the ACLU.
Report Post »There is NO violation of the Constitutions first Amendment by ANY static display on Government property or any public property. The terms of the Amendment and their meaning when the law was adopted ought be our guide even today.Not Sandra Day O‘connors’ unconstitutional endorsement test.
SREGN
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:24amLACT – One day you’ll find out. Eternity is an awfully long time. I pray for you.
Report Post »Oahujack
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:51pmWho was the 1 dipsh*t who complained?
Report Post »Jediusetheforce
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:47pmKeep thinking, @critical scholar you might end up somewhere that you thought never existed. Then you will have plenty of time to critically review what you should of thought differently.
Peace Be With You
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:58pm@Jediusetheforce
Report Post »“Keep thinking, @critical”
Are you referring to critical never-thinking or critical thoughtless?
grandmaof5
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:51pmI hope every student wears, or carries, a cross during graduation – family members also. It is time to fight back when one person can disrupt many.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:59pmThis is what I would do…Bring MY own Cross…
Report Post »Or have the people in the town line up out side the door with crosses.
Baikonur
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:05pm@banjarmon
Report Post »Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:59pm
‘This is what I would do…Bring MY own Cross’
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A giant one, that you can carry on your back, Then, at the climax of the graduation ceremony, you can have the various tea grandmas actually nail you to it, like the Philippinos do at Easter, and raise the cross up. That ought to make for an inspiring and cheerfull graduation scene.
banjarmon
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:36pm@Baikonur
Report Post »You appear to be the thief on the left side…the one who did not believe…Be sure and take your ACLU friends with you to H E L L!
grandmaof5
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:28pmBANJARMON, I wish you would give me the name of your business – I live in Brooksville, would love to meet another Blazer.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:35pmBAKE ONE UR…..so unfunny or relevant.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:32am@Baikonur,
Uh, that would be FILIPINOS. If you’re going to insult my countrymen, at least have the courtesy to spell it correctly. However, judging from your posts, it would appear that you are sorely lacking in the courtesy department.
Report Post »honestynow
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:55amLike this idea.
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 6:51pmGRANDMAOF5
Report Post »It’sa good idea. It’s too late!
What is the matter with ALL of us?
We are SHEEPLE. We let this happen yet…,we know that it is INSANE!
The MOSTERS are winning. We are allowing it!
Robert Hawk
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:23amIts a republic where one person can disrupt many and we live in a republic not a democracy. That said, The ACLU and other organizations like it, need to be truthful in their battle against Christianity. What you are not being told is the other side of the coin. Why does the ACLU care so much about this one person and very little about the Christians in the United States? The Answer lies in Colossians 2:8 which is a result to Paul’s trip to Athens (Acts 17:15). There the Apostle Paul bantered with believers in the Stoic doctrine of philosophy.
Moving foreword 1800 years we find that this Stoic doctrine is the same doctrine which Hegel used to complete his work and which he taught to his students (the young hegelians) which included Marx & Engels, the Bauer brothers, Feuerbach and Sterner, all who argued against Hebrew-Christian doctrine. Henri Saint Simon and Darwin both believed in Stoic doctrine. Gustavo Merino used Stoic doctrine to create Liberation Theology (the bible according to Marx & Engels).
The ACLU is made up of mostly believers in Stoic doctrine (of one form or another). Its the mission of the ACLU to irradiate Christian doctrine from the United States, and replace it with Stoic doctrine. This doctoral paradigm shift is the fundamental transformation which Mr Obama spoke of. Currently some nearly 40% of Americans believe in Stoic doctrine, its the focus of Mr Obama to force this belief to over 50% (a majority). Mr Obama is a Zealot of Stoic doctrine
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:48pmI find the Rainbow flag the Gays fly highly offensive I want the ACLU to take my case?????
Report Post »npbreakthrough
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:58pmtolerance through censorship………………how can we have a society of religious freedom , if the ACLU continues to bully towns into submission at the request of the intolerant? if you are offended by others religious symbols…….put on a damn blindfold
Report Post »Baikonur
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:59pm@nomercy63
Report Post »Posted on May 26, 2011 at 6:48pm
‘I find the Rainbow flag the Gays fly highly offensive I want the ACLU to take my case?????’
**********
I doubt it. Homosexuals just want to be accepted as equal members of society. They do not dictate any prohibitions to others, as Christians do. They have never burned others at the stake, denied them the right to divorce or have an abortion, etc. Homosexuals can fly their flag wherever they like, as far as I am concerned, because that flag symbolizes their joy at being alive. The Christian message and symbolism is much more sinister, and has a dangerous history. This is why we have a separation of church and state.
Laus Deo
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:02pmWhat sort of Christian or Catholic caves on Christ? This is so disgusting I can’t believe it.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:03pmDisney flies it proudly. Boycott Disney now!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pm@ Baikonur
Report Post »Can you explain why Bradly Manning turned into a raging queen and took it out on our country ?
What motivated his treason ?
Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:11pmWho’s LIBERTY is being threatened here?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:14pmCreated by Methodist Clergy men and nicked named Queen of Religious Resorts, that should be reason enough for Graduation ceremonies not to beheld there. Right?
Report Post »weaver
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:14pm@ NPBREAKTHROUGH
Report Post »how can we have a society of religious freedom , if the ACLU continues to bully towns into submission at the request of the intolerant?
___________
If more people would take a stand against these organizations like the ACLU they would be more reluctant to bully like they do………..and I agree – if you don’t like the cross shut your eyes and keep walking or better yet just suck it up and shut up…….
taxed
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:18pmBrought to you by the same folks who will defend the Ground Zero mousque to the death…
http://conservativepoliticalforum.com/index.php?board=1.0
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:26pmThis would be a great time tell the ACLU, any court, and any judge to stick it and continue on with the program, AS IS. Let them sue, what happens when you don’t go to court and thumb your nose at it, kinda like the illegal immigrants do. Time to take a stand.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:27pmFor what it’s worth I emailed this township to express my sincere disgust in showing such a lack of COURAGE .
Report Post »Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:38pm@Baikonur
“The Christian message and symbolism is much more sinister, and has a dangerous history. This is why we have a separation of church and state.”
Really? You’re serious? Do you even have a clue what the Constitution says? Here, I’ll spell it out for you:
Amendment I: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”
It says Congress shall make no law… Did you get that? C-O-N-G-R-E-S-S, not the state, not a judge, not the ACLU, CONGRESS! That only means Congress cannot establish a state religion. Our founding fathers wanted us to be wary of Congress and the government’s strong penchant to do the wrong thing, not religion, Congress. They were trying to protect us from the beast that is Congress today!
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:39pmContact the school district, people! Unconscionable, teaching children to stoop down to be politically correct instead of standing up to being correct.
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:42pmBAIKONUR
Typical lib. You might even be gay and I could really care less. But WORD UP…this whole tolerance issue cuts both ways. Everyone wants the Christain to roll over and accept all the perverts on the planet. But ask folks to accept the Christians and tolerate their RIGHT to believe and worship as they wish and all hell (literally) breaks loose. As far as the queers are concerned, I do not accept their lifestyle, but they can live as they wish…Just as I have a right to live and worship as a Christian. I don’t try and cram my religion down your throat so please stop trying to cram your queer (or THE queer) lifestyle down mine. That my friend is tolerance. Your idea of tolerance is code word for prejudice and discrimination against Christians. Queers are uncomfortable with someone’s BELIEF that their lifestyle is wrong because something inside of them says this ain;t right. And by the way, when was the last time the Christians had a BBQ at the stake. Hmmmm…
Report Post »Big Bob
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:44pmGet the federal government and the aclu out of our schools. Schools should be controlled local governments and the people closest to them.
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 7:58pmSo another school district has made a deal with the communists.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:07pmI find that blacks who celebrate Kwanza very offensive ACLU take my case!
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:07pmWhere is Christy?
Report Post »dkhartman
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:09pmNah probably not… Tolerance is only one sided!
Report Post »watchmany2k
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:22pmThis will continue until we build an organization that is counter to the ACLU.
It needs to be funded, and it needs to be staffed by passionate and brilliant lawyers.
It needs to go after the ACLU in every state, and has to be large and dependable enough to
be seen as a viable countermeasure against the threats of bankruptcy of the ACLU.
Until then, Towns Business and Individuals will choose to capitulate rather than
be sued into submission. And Make NO mistake, they ARE suing into submission.
The other alternative is to elect a conservative government that will go after the ACLU
Report Post »as a corrupt organization under RICO
-dismantel and defund them by going after THEIR $$
AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:28pmWhat a bunch of intolerant wussies we have in this country.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 8:48pmWay to go ACLU
Let them run scared.
Graduations should be held in a Non religous building, unless this is a private school.
I don’t know what the Far Right is complaining about, aren’t their kids being home schooled?
Report Post »Itchee Dryback
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:04pmWhy does it always seem like this “I’m offended!” schtick only works in one direction?
Report Post »Oh Wait!!..I know! It’s because we sit there and take it. That incrementalism is how we got to the mess we now find ourselves in.
The liberals got their way by demanding the letter if the law and “equal treatment” of grievances. It past time we turn the table around and demand the same treatment.
Is anyone offended by the disrespect shown to the honor of the school by one (1) person?
insight
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:14pmCould you imagine how many lawyers there would be if white, straight, Christian, males complained?
Report Post »This is a hot topic on local NJ radio and haven’t hear one ounce of support for this ONE person. I’m not even a little religious and my focus would be watching my friend or family member graduate. Someone needs a hobby.
unsalvageable.org
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 9:40pmPunish the masses for the benifit one one…yeah, that makes sense. http://www.unsalvageable.org
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on May 26, 2011 at 10:01pmNOMERCY63
Report Post »I feel so badly that this has happened.
When this story first broke I wanted to send money to these people in Neptune New Jersey to help them fight. I did not pursue my instinct.
I am partly responsible for their COWARDLY behavior.
This is a victory that the MONSTROUS ACLU should NEVER have been able to celebrate.
I abetted the ACLU “Victory”.
SonOfaCommunist
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:30amIf God doesn’t exist, what’s the problem? If He does exist…yikes, look out!
Report Post »TulsaYeeHaw
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 6:27amWussies…..or they AGREE with the ACLU and don’t want to admit it.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:56amWhat ever happened to Majority Rules ?? This individual and
the aclu Trolls can KMA, these creeps really suck, This
Liberal Bitc** really offends ME, can you please have her
removed.!! Gotta Love this P.C. stuff, They are infringing
on MY Civil Liberties
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 8:16am@ Itchee Dryback
“Why does it always seem like this “I’m offended!” schtick only works in one direction?”
If you do stand up to these people, They act like toddlers,they have their little tantrums,
will not listen to reason and usually run off in the other direction,and don’t want to play
anymore…If you have ever had a discussion with a Lib. their favorate line is………….
“I Don’t Want To Talk About It Anymore” and walk away, sound familiar ??
Report Post »Wayne
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:24amAmen
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:30am@ Baikonur
@AKMIIKEUS
and the others of the same ilk….perhaps a reading lesson would be in order…..
Amendment 1 -
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Pay special attention to the part that says or PROHIBITING the free exercise thereof.
for those on the short bus – all ACLU actions (and your ideas) PROHIBIT the free exercise and are unconstitutional.
Prohibiting free exercise is the unconstitutional part of all of this. Individuals or school systems for that matter can’t by any stretch of the imagination, by their actions, words or deeds, be confused as the Congressional Body of the US legislating a demand religion.
You are free to not believe but you are not free to prohibit my expression or exercise in the Public Square….
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:39amNobamazone
L.A.C.T
Report Post »Thankfully God gave you the free will to choose to believe in Him or not, there is nothing “wrong” with disbelief…
Very well put !!!! Thank You !
I was raised Catholic, I don’t go to Church as much as I should, but that is my choice.
no one harasses me for my actions. and we certainly do not need these people coming
down on us. If they choose not to believe,Fine !! Don’t need to get in our FACE.
FuturePresident
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:26pmWhere is my religious freedom???
Report Post »calamitykate
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:51pm@Baikonur
Separation of church and state is not a right, nor even metioned in the Constitution. It is misconstrued from a letter that Thomas Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptist’s Association in 1802. It actually reads “…I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.”
Gays and Christians alike deserve that same respect and non-interference… we are ALL free men under the law, protected by the Constitution.
Report Post »svan71
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:57pm@ Baikonur
No homosexuals just hide in our churches and molest young boys is all.
Report Post »666Sucks
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:53pmAbsolutely, think of all the young boys preyed upon by pedophiles who must have nightmares every time that abomination of a flag is flown, I second the motion!
Report Post »Dennis_D
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:14pmI find the Rainbow flag the Gays fly highly offensive as well, I want the ACLU to represent me in a civil matter To have it removed !
Report Post »GiveUsCourage
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:38pmwell said.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:09pmWhat debate is settled? There is no debate. Just more spineless people who are afraid to stand up to anyone.
Report Post »Robert Hawk
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:02amThis is a prime example of the fundamental transformation which Mr Obama spoke of. The symbols at this School represent Christian doctrine, its believers in Stoic doctrine who want the Christian symbols removed or covered up. Stoic doctrine is the base doctrine of Hegel and his students (Marx & Engels, Feuerbach, Bauer, Sterner etc), who all spoke out against Hebrew – Christian doctrine due to their us of the Stoic dialectic.
American Christians miss the fact, that Stoic doctrine exists, and that it is the number one belief in the world, even though Paul himself identified it in Colossians 2:8 concerning his visit to Athens (Acts 17:15). Its the plans of Mr Obama and his supporters, that the USA undergo a complete transformation over to Stoic doctrine. About 40-45% of the people in the USA, have given up on Christian doctrine and now believe in Stoic doctrine. Mr Obama is attempting to force that leverage past 50% (a majority).
This covering of Christian symbols at a school system is simply one more lever of force used by the Stoics to drive Christian doctrine from the United States, This is the fundamental Transformation which Mr. Obama spoke of. The shift of the United States from believers in Christian doctrine to believers in Stoic doctrine. And don’t let Mr Obama fool you, he is no Christian, he believes in a form of Stoic doctrine called Liberation Theology (bible according to Marx & Engels) which is taught by James Cone and his mentor Gustavo Merino.
Report Post »obfuscatenot
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:38amWere I attending this graduation ceremony, I’d look like a knight from the crusades. Big ole Cross on my chain mail- center chest and back.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:52amplease wear crosses ,parents and students.. Stand up for GOD
Report Post »ICANHANDLETHETRUTH
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:26pmI AGREE, there is alot of things that offend me but you know what???? I keep my mouth shut…. if it is not the truth, or it could harm someone then I will speak out. Some people need to pull their heads out of their as-. Oh I almost forgot…. rosanne barr offends me and joy bearh offends me, does that mean the aclu will take my case and put a muzzle on those 2 pigs ???? Oopps I meant to say put a muzzle on thos 2 ladies……….
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