I think it is a good thing that the Christians are acknowledging the difference between their flag and the nation's flag. To me that is a very clear statement that there is a sincere separation of church and state.
So, displaying the Christian flag is somewhat of a step in the right direction, but, the Afghanistan veteran is correct on this instance. It isn't as though there is a 'ceremony' in the park that would allow such a symbol to become an integral part of the park. The veterans seeking a permanent place for their Christian flag in the park is attempting to make a public park into a Chrisitian sancturary. They don't own the property and there is no other religious flags or symbols there along with the nation's flag and the flag of the State of North Carolina.
This 'movement' is sincerely inappropriate. It might be benign, but, it is really very inappropriate. If the local town council wants to display all the religions in the park with a flag or a symbol that is somewhat different, but, it would require an ordinance that specifically states the limits and the purpose of such a display. Then there is the issue of 'how to do display' the belief by citizens of the 'lack of religion.' So, it really is inappropriate.
They need to remove 'their flag' to 'their church' and hold their rituals there.
Veterans Standing Guard Of Christian Flag In King (click title to entry - thank you)
Rhonda Evans
Created: 9/24/2010 5:27:58 PM Updated: 9/24/2010 11:22:20 PM
King, NC -- Veterans are making sure that a Christian flag remains at a park in the City of King.
They're guarding the flag and a monument at the Central Park in Stokes County.
King city council members voted last week to remove the banner after an Afghanistan war veteran voiced a complaint . The city's attorney warned it violated the first amendment. The council decided to remove the flag rather then endure the cost of a possible lawsuit....
