Letter to Newsday about ACLU

ChrisF202 · 12-28-2004, 09:40 AM

This letter was written to my local newspaper (Newsday) by a man in my town. I agree 100% with his comments on the ACLU.

"ACLU hostile to Christianity

The American Civil Liberties Union apparently sees nothing wrong with taking Christmas out of Christianity, but conversely seems to have no objections to other non-Christian religious symbols appearing on public property. Such a double standard is reprehensible.The ACLU's transparent attempt to both sanitize and secularize Christianity - and Christianity alone - is revealing of the group's deep-rooted hostility toward the Christian faith.

The secularization of Christianity points out the absurdity of the ACLU's view on this religious holiday. For example, in Maplewood, N.J., the school board voted recently to remove God from being acknowledged, especially during religious holidays. It went even further when it extended this ban to instrumental renditions of Christmas carols.

Another example, inspired by the ACLU, took place recently in Los Angeles. The flag of the city of Los Angeles contained a small cross in the background in recognition of the positive and humane influences that Franciscan missionaries brought to people during earlier times. The ACLU threatened legal action if the small cross was not removed. The powers that be in Los Angeles city government acquiesced and had the cross removed.

One can't help but wonder if the ACLU in its militancy will eventually seek the removal of the American Red Cross symbol, because the "cross" might be seen as a religious metaphor for Christianity. We may soon hear spokespersons for the ACLU give an ultimatum to the American Red Cross to drop the term "cross" because it violates the separation of church and state.

These examples, and many more, recall to mind the keen observation of an older attorney who described the ACLU as the anti-Christian Liquidation Union. I'm afraid he's not too far off.

Thomas E. Dennelly
West Islip"

http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/letters/

Veni Vidi Vici · 12-30-2004, 18:07 PM

I don't consider myself that much of a Christian but this is disgusting. All this krap about teaching quanza(sp?) and honnika(sp?) to the exclusion of Christmas is pure liberal Bull. I'm all for seperation of church and state but this is a step twords religions persecution.

**Julie** · 12-30-2004, 18:38 PM

"For example, in Maplewood, N.J., the school board voted recently to remove God from being acknowledged, especially during religious holidays."

uh...er....hmmm...I'm a Christian. Separation of Church and State is one thing, but taking God out of religious holidays.....that's like taking the American Flag out of the Pledge of Allegiance, don't ya think?

ChrisF202 · 12-30-2004, 19:24 PM

I wonder how long it will be before they place an outright ban on Christianity in the US ...

**Julie** · 12-30-2004, 22:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF202

I wonder how long it will be before they place an outright ban on Christianity in the US ...

That would be unconstitutional. However, if it did, I hope I'm not around then to see it because there would be a bloody uprising, no doubt.

Franco Lolan · 12-30-2004, 22:48 PM

The ACLU is crazy. I completely agree with the guy that sent in the commentary.

Veni Vidi Vici · 01-01-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie

That would be unconstitutional. However, if it did, I hope I'm not around then to see it because there would be a bloody uprising, no doubt.

No kidding.

Confed999 · 01-01-2005, 13:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie

That would be unconstitutional. However, if it did, I hope I'm not around then to see it because there would be a bloody uprising, no doubt.

I hope there would be an uprising if it was Satanism being banned. All we have is our liberty, and it seems the ACLU has forgotten it's job is to help protect that liberty.

Bluesman · 01-05-2005, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Confed999

I hope there would be an uprising if it was Satanism being banned. All we have is our liberty, and it seems the ACLU has forgotten it's job is to help protect that liberty.

Absolutely agree. This organization is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Left, and engages in naked advocacy of one side of the 'civil liberties' front. And it ain't MY side.

That they attempt to pass themselves off as a disinterested honest broker with the only aim of upholding the Constitution is risible. Nobody but New York Times op/ed writers believe that anymore.

12-28-2004, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisF202 *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-12-03 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 2,593 Country:	Letter to Newsday about ACLU This letter was written to my local newspaper (Newsday) by a man in my town. I agree 100% with his comments on the ACLU. "ACLU hostile to Christianity The American Civil Liberties Union apparently sees nothing wrong with taking Christmas out of Christianity, but conversely seems to have no objections to other non-Christian religious symbols appearing on public property. Such a double standard is reprehensible.The ACLU's transparent attempt to both sanitize and secularize Christianity - and Christianity alone - is revealing of the group's deep-rooted hostility toward the Christian faith. The secularization of Christianity points out the absurdity of the ACLU's view on this religious holiday. For example, in Maplewood, N.J., the school board voted recently to remove God from being acknowledged, especially during religious holidays. It went even further when it extended this ban to instrumental renditions of Christmas carols. Another example, inspired by the ACLU, took place recently in Los Angeles. The flag of the city of Los Angeles contained a small cross in the background in recognition of the positive and humane influences that Franciscan missionaries brought to people during earlier times. The ACLU threatened legal action if the small cross was not removed. The powers that be in Los Angeles city government acquiesced and had the cross removed. One can't help but wonder if the ACLU in its militancy will eventually seek the removal of the American Red Cross symbol, because the "cross" might be seen as a religious metaphor for Christianity. We may soon hear spokespersons for the ACLU give an ultimatum to the American Red Cross to drop the term "cross" because it violates the separation of church and state. These examples, and many more, recall to mind the keen observation of an older attorney who described the ACLU as the anti-Christian Liquidation Union. I'm afraid he's not too far off. Thomas E. Dennelly West Islip" http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/letters/

12-30-2004, 18:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Veni Vidi Vici *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-28-04 Location: The Great Southern USA, Georgia Posts: 976	I don't consider myself that much of a Christian but this is disgusting. All this krap about teaching quanza(sp?) and honnika(sp?) to the exclusion of Christmas is pure liberal Bull. I'm all for seperation of church and state but this is a step twords religions persecution. __________________ "Our citizenship in the United States is our national character. Our citizenship in any particular state is only our local distinction. By the latter we are known at home, by the former to the world. Our great title is AMERICANS…" -- Thomas Paine

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12-30-2004, 18:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Julie Moderator Join Date: 08-04-03 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 6,649 Country:	"For example, in Maplewood, N.J., the school board voted recently to remove God from being acknowledged, especially during religious holidays." uh...er....hmmm...I'm a Christian. Separation of Church and State is one thing, but taking God out of religious holidays.....that's like taking the American Flag out of the Pledge of Allegiance, don't ya think?

12-30-2004, 19:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisF202 *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-12-03 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 2,593 Country:	I wonder how long it will be before they place an outright ban on Christianity in the US ...

12-30-2004, 22:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Franco Lolan *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 09-29-04 Posts: 789	The ACLU is crazy. I completely agree with the guy that sent in the commentary.

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