[conserv13]

Seriously, when the ACLU insists that a tiny cross atop an old spanish mission in the city seal of Los Angeles has to be removed, doesn't it seem just a bit extreme?

Absolutely. I think the ninnies on the far left are even more out of it than some of the people here who think Christians are 'persecuted'.

Here is a solution to the 'cross in public' issue: use another symbol. Fish. Alpha/Omega.

[syncked]

So are you saying that Christians in government jobs need to resort to the secret(in Roman times) "ICHTHYS" symbol to avoid possible offense? Or are you saying that the cross on the mission should be replaced with a fish or the Alpha+Omega? The latter would not appease the left and, like simply removing the cross outright, would be an historical inaccuracy,i.e. a LIE. As to the former I have to point out that the fish symbol was used by early Christians for a specific purpose-to avoid Roman persecution. You seem to be making the case for me.

[lugsoul]

There is no 'cross in public' issue. You can drag a big ol' cross all over town if you want. The only issue is the 'government cross' issue.

For the life of me, I can't figure out why folks who profess to be Christians are all hot and bothered to get their church inextricably intertwined with the government.