NATIONALISM

Nationalism was the most successful political force of the 19th century. It emerged from two main sources: the Romantic exaltation of "feeling" and "identity" and the Liberal requirement that a legitimate state be based on a "people" rather than, for example, a dynasty, God, or imperial domination. Both Romantic "identity nationalism" and Liberal "civic nationalism" were essentially middle class movements. - Modern History Sourcebook

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

religious symbols banned from public places?

The nativity scene and crucifix, have been banned from public places, but Menorah O.K.?

I'm not a "religious" man, I'm not in support of Christianity any more than I am in support of Judaism, but this nation's majority is clearly Christian, they have every right to celebrate their religious culture here in America just as much as the American Jew.
With that said. I can't think of a more public place than in down town Philadelphia, where our Declaration of Independence was signed, Independence Hall.
Just across from Independence Hall stands a building that houses the Liberty Bell, a symbol of this nations liberty and independence. People from all over the world come to Philadelphia to learn and to share in the experience of early American achievement.
This part of Philadelphia is like a museum of American history, there is no more public a place than a museum.

So why is it that there, in the heart of a city that symbolizes American Independence, stands a Jewish RELIGIOUS symbol?
There, a 20-25ft. tall Jewish Menorah stands in between the buildings where OUR Declaration of Independence was signed, and the pavilion that houses the Liberty Bell, symbols of our Nations freedom, liberty and independence.

I find it extremely audacious, to say the least, that not only are Jewish religious symbols erected right on top of our national symbols, but there, right across the street from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall stands "The National Museum of American Jewish History" opened in 2010.
The Menorah does not stand in front of that museum, which would make more sense even though it is still a public place and "illegal". No, that Menorah, standing 25ft. tall, stares into the face of American Independence.

It's so obvious we are occupied by a foreign people, with allegiances to a foreign land, while we (the majority) are oppressed and disallowed from celebrating or expressing our religious freedom in public places, which technically go hand and hand with the identity of this nation. The Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence and the crucifix are symbols of American tradition and culture.
Religious freedom? If we must ban religious symbols in public places we must ban them all.
But that is not the case, we are forced into sacrificing what is American, for "diversity". We Whites have been tricked into believing that preference for our own kind, our own interests, our own traditions or culture is racist. So we stand by idly and in silence. That is why there is no protest against the "illegal" Jewish religious symbol that stands in a sacred and public place.

what do you think would happen if Christians somehow gained access to Israel, who's immigration policy is set for Jews only, and erected a 25ft. tall crucifix next to the wailing wall?
Even though Christians would only make up 2% of Israel's population, do you think we would be a protected minority, like the Jew is here?
No, that crucifix would be burned on site.
Don't believe me? check out this video.




So why is it ok for Jews to protect their religious freedom, protect their heritage and culture? While we are demonized for wanting the same thing?
How much more proof do we need to wake up and start defending ourselves?
How many more times do I have to keep asking this very same question?

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