Should Edmond Allow A Nativity Scene On Public Property?
For most Americans, this is a time of celebration. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
No one disputes the fact that there are those who do not celebrate Christmas – they celebrate other holidays, or no holiday at all.
So, should Edmond allow a Nativity scene on public property even if it is sponsored by a church or religious organization?
Bill Medina of Edmond said, “This nation was formed on religious freedom, we are letting outside sources decide what is best for
Carol Bennett of Edmond agreed a nativity scene can be placed on public property in
But that does not mean there isn’t a push for the politically-correct Christmas. Consider these examples that have popped up around the country – examples that are the exception, not the rule this Christmas season:
• In Denver, the city’s parade of lights took place without a religious-themed float that was prohibited from taking part. Members of the Christian community used the public sidewalks to sing religious carols and talk about their faith – while the parade went by on the street.
• In Mapplewood, New Jersey, school officials banned the use of traditional Christmas carols. The high school’s brass ensemble was also prohibited from playing instrumental renditions of the songs – without the vocals – because as one school official put it, “if you’re familiar with the tune, you know the words.” No religious songs – only nonsectarian numbers like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.”
• In one community in Massachusetts, the Mayor sent out an apology to the community saying he was wrong to identify the city’s holiday party as a “Christmas” party. He issued an apology to anyone who might be offended by the remark.
• School districts in southwest Florida are trying to walk the politically correct line this Christmas season. Some schools are banning Christmas trees all together. Others are permitting the placement of trees in schools.
These examples represent the exception to the rule and most communities are not giving in to the pressure to be politically correct.
In a tree lighting ceremony this year, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger turned back a holiday tradition that was put in place by former Governor Gray Davis. With the help of a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, the Governor put the final ornament in place and declared the 56-foot-tall white fir a “Christmas” tree – ending the politically-correct practice of calling it a “holiday” tree.
But cities and municipalities are fighting back in many cases and winning to preserve the meaning of Christmas and all the ceremony and love surrounding it.
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The last time i checked this was America, and America’s political founding fathers were Christian. Christmas is for Christian Americans to celebrate the birth of Christ. We don’t stop other religions from celebrating their holidays, so all you non Christian individuals–BACK THE %&#K OFF
This country was founded on religious freedom…if we need anything it is less government and more Faith…Faith in God and our fellow man instead of the greed and me,me,me of today…The birth of our Lord is a proven historical fact…our government half the time is nothing but fantasy..So get out of religion, goverment and let a nativity scene that our country was founded on be put up in the middle of 1600 Pennsylvania Washington DC fi wanted…
We are a nation of tolerance, love and Faith…Let some of it show…Have a Blessed Holiday
No way. Keep religion off government property.