Posted on 04/16/2009 7:33:01 AM PDT by CrappieLuck
(CNSNews.com) - Georgetown University says it covered over the monogram “IHS”--symbolizing the name of Jesus Christ—because it was inscribed on a pediment on the stage where President Obama spoke at the university on Tuesday and the White House had asked Georgetown to cover up all signs and symbols there.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the “IHS” monogram that had previously adorned the stage at Georgetown’s Gaston Hall was still covered up--when the pediment where it had appeared was photographed by CNSNews.com.
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I am Jewish, and it scares me to see Catholic institutions bend over for this clown. I have always admired the stoic backbone of the Catholic Church, even if I don’t always agree with its stance. The ability to adhere to principles regardless of social pressure is a virtue one encounters less and less.
The Origins of the IHS Symbol
The HIS symbol is representative of the Greek name for Jesus, Iesous. It contains the Greek letters iota, eta and sigma, the first letters of Iesous. In addition, the letters spell out the phrase Ieosus Hominum Salvator, meaning “Jesus Savior of Man”
http://www.jesusfamilytomb.com/back_to_basics/alternative/secret_symbols_IHS.htm
LOVE THE Kolchak: the Night Stalker reference. Before the X-Files and Fringe there was The Night Stalker. Darren McGavin was GREAT.
If it said by the beard of the prophet,then there would
be no problem!
My Jewish friends have true friends in the Catholic Church. You are our bretheren as decendents of Abraham!!
But now, he (or more likely his handlers) is worried about a symbol most folks would not even understand?
I don't get it.
Oh, darn...
Da-da da-da DAH-DAH de-da dah-dum-ddummmmmmmmmmmm...
Why didn’t they install a star and crescent while they were at it.
Hey all of you at Notre Dame, “do you get the picture now?”.
I don't get it.”
Zippy supporters can't read to begin with.
What’s next a Whitehouse directive that all bibles, crucifixes or any other religious paraphernalia be removed from the same room in which the TV you use to view Bama’s speeches or press conferences is in?
I wonder what little o will have them do with Touchdown Jesus at NDU? I bet THAT will offend him too.
I am neither Jewish nor Catholic, but as a Protestant Christian,
I see us as brothers and sisters in our devotion to God.
May we strengthen our bonds and put aside our differences.
We’re going to need each other as this ugly tyranny grows.
I’ve seen a “Catholic Ping” list posted on FR. I was going to ping that list, but I’m not sure how to do it.
If someone could alert them fine folks, I’d appreciate it.
Thanks
Unbelievable. I’m sure glad it was reported by MSM everywhere. Right?
If Zer0 is a TRUE christian he would ‘insist’ that the IHS insignia NOT be covered up. The audacity of arrogance!
Hitler used to do that too.
Pray for America
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