Wednesday, March 15, 2006

A Cross Causes Unease in Local Community

Few people seem to want to be reminded of that sign of contradiction, the cross:
...imagine the response in this enclave of million-dollar homes and manicured estates [in Town and Country] when a church proposed building an illuminated cross on its grounds adjacent to Highway 40. And not just any cross. This one would be made of glass and steel, soaring 99 feet into the air - a height equivalent to five streetlights stacked on top of each other.
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Others contend the cross simply would be an eyesore in a city known for high-quality developments in harmony with their surroundings. "It's just not congruent with the values of the city," resident Paul Flotken said Tuesday.
Values? Those subjective feelings and emotions which often are renamed as "values"?
Several opponents to the giant cross said they have taken pains not to make the issue a religious one, and many speakers at Monday's meeting led their comments by saying they did not oppose the cross on religious grounds. Even so, some believe the issue could end up in court.
I'll bet they have gone to extremes to avoid this being a religious issue...

Article here.

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