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Talks on new emblem for Red Cross
BBC News ^
| 09-13-05
| WestVirginiaRebel
Posted on 09/13/2005 2:44:08 AM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel
The Swiss government is hosting two days of talks in Geneva in an effort to agree on a new emblem for the International red Cross.
At the moment, the only two emblems recognised under the Geneva Conventions are the red cross and the red crescent.
Some countries are reluctant to use either symbol and want a new emblem which has no religious connotations.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: beyondstupid; cross; icrc; kofiannaniscorrupt; logo; purge; redcrescent; redcross; sick; switzerland
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To: seamole; american colleen; Lady In Blue; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; ...
I am reminded of Cardinal Ratzinger's
Pro Eligendo Homily before the Conclave began.
"Today, having a clear faith based on the Creed of the Church is often labeled as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, that is, letting oneself be "tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine", seems the only attitude that can cope with modern times. We are building a dictatorship of relativism that does not recognize anything as definitive and whose ultimate goal consists solely of one's own ego and desires. "
Catholic Ping - Please freepmail me if you want on/off this list
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posted on
09/13/2005 6:19:51 AM PDT
by
NYer
(It's Cool 2 B Catholic!)
To: WestVirginiaRebel
Some countries are reluctant to use either symbol and want a new emblem which has no religious connotations.Oh good grief!
"There are those who hate Christianity and call their hatred an all-embracing love for all religions." - GK Chesterton
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posted on
09/13/2005 6:23:36 AM PDT
by
murphE
(These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
To: QuiMundus
I like your target symbol.
During WW11, when my dad was fighting in Europe, He said the red cross showed up and was selling cartons of smokes to the troops. When they opened to cartons they clearly stated..No charge to our fighting men overseas...complements of R.J.Reynolds.
Dad said more than a few of their lil white trucks were "accidentally" hit by friendly fire.
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posted on
09/13/2005 6:50:54 AM PDT
by
Beagle8U
To: NYer
How about a red fox?
44
posted on
09/13/2005 7:02:13 AM PDT
by
Dominick
("Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." - JP II)
To: WestVirginiaRebel
Some countries are reluctant to use either symbol and want a new emblem which has no religious connotations. It was inevitable.
Does anyone not see the hand writing on the wall?
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posted on
09/13/2005 8:00:44 AM PDT
by
Aquinasfan
(Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
To: mewzilla
How about the Jolly Roger? I wish I could laugh, 'cause that's funny. But it will probably be a good symbol as they get into the euthanasia/abortion/sterilization business, if they aren't already.
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posted on
09/13/2005 8:03:11 AM PDT
by
Aquinasfan
(Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
To: murphE
"There are those who hate Christianity and call their hatred an all-embracing love for all religions." - GK Chesterton Wow! Classic Chesterton. He was a very wise man.
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posted on
09/13/2005 8:05:41 AM PDT
by
Aquinasfan
(Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
To: Aquinasfan
There is an applicable Chesterton quote for just about every modern dilemma.
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posted on
09/13/2005 8:42:47 AM PDT
by
murphE
(These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
To: WestVirginiaRebel
Here we go again with religious symbols issue. Don't see a need to change either of them. Maybe they need to add a Star of David instead.
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posted on
09/13/2005 9:14:59 AM PDT
by
tob2
(Old Fossil and Proud of It!)
To: WestVirginiaRebel; All
Does the red cross symbol used by the Red Cross organization have any religious origins? The Christian cross has the cross bar about 3/4 way up, not in the center. The Red Cross symbol is more of a plus sign than a cross (i.e. "+" vs "").
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posted on
09/13/2005 10:09:24 AM PDT
by
evilC
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To: 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember; afraidfortherepublic; Alas; al_c; american colleen; annalex; ...
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posted on
09/13/2005 10:52:25 AM PDT
by
Coleus
("Woe unto him that call evil good and good evil"-- Isaiah 5:20-21)
To: WestVirginiaRebel; nutmeg; hedgetrimmer
Something tells me the UN is behind all of this.
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posted on
09/13/2005 10:53:20 AM PDT
by
Coleus
("Woe unto him that call evil good and good evil"-- Isaiah 5:20-21)
To: newzjunkey
With all due respect, this postcard:
predates the National Socialists' misappropriation and abuse of the ancient swastika symbol.
But you already knew that ...
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posted on
09/13/2005 10:57:02 AM PDT
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: evilC
It's actually a reverse of the Swiss flag.
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posted on
09/13/2005 11:07:31 AM PDT
by
Junior
(Just because the voices in your head tell you to do things doesn't mean you have to listen to them)
To: WKB
Here's another that is truly representative of what they think:
(WARNING: MAY BE VERY OFFENSIVE TO CHRISTIANS).
http://www.stuntman.fi/htm/tuotteet/liput/5493_iso.jpg
I have no doubt I'll be reported for posting this, but the Red Cross' treatment of volunteers during disasters is just a little worse than PC, IMO.
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posted on
09/13/2005 11:08:36 AM PDT
by
cgk
(We'll have to deal w/ the networks. One way to do that is to drain the swamp they live in - Rumsfeld)
To: Bloody Sam Roberts
I like it. Your reasoning and intentions are sound! :)
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posted on
09/13/2005 11:11:10 AM PDT
by
cgk
(We'll have to deal w/ the networks. One way to do that is to drain the swamp they live in - Rumsfeld)
To: evilC
I believe it was taken from the Red Crosses worn on the tabards of the Crusaders who served as medics. There was an order of the Knights Hospitallier that took the wounded from the battlefields and nursed them.
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posted on
09/13/2005 12:12:46 PM PDT
by
SuziQ
To: WestVirginiaRebel
Perhaps they could replace the cross with the Salvation Army's 800 number, because I'd send money to them.
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posted on
09/13/2005 12:18:35 PM PDT
by
JZelle
To: WestVirginiaRebel
Won't Switzerland change its flag too
?
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posted on
09/13/2005 12:30:40 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
To: Alien Gunfighter
nominate...the mosquito.I nominate the leech!
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posted on
09/13/2005 12:32:05 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
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