Ah, but my comment stated that the Muslim crescent symbol, by itself, afixed to a church pulpit is a non-violent thing. Just like your original post stating:
"An empty cross made of railroad ties and left lying across a rock is a passive, nonviolent and non-threatening symbol. This one could easily be removed without damage to the area or anyone."
By immediately associating the religion to the symbol, but asking others not to do so in regard to the cross and Christianity, you are in effect claiming;
"What is good for me is not for thee."
It’s a shame you didn’t read the rest of that post:
“However, I would not be calling for “hate crimes.” Was there destruction of property? Was there breaking and entering? Were there actual **threats**?”
“However, I would not be calling for “hate crimes.””