Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Oh Geeze , Can You Believe It ?

  1. 03-23-2006, 07:07 PM #1
    lizbud
    lizbud is offline Friend of Animals
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    indianapolis,indiana usa
    Posts
    22,881

    Oh Geeze , Can You Believe It ?

    Easter Bunny Evicted From St. Paul City Hall

    POSTED: 9:44 am EST March 23, 2006

    ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Easter Bunny has been banished from City Hall in St. Paul.

    A toy rabbit, pastel-colored eggs and a sign with the words "Happy Easter" were removed from the lobby of the City Council offices, because of concerns they might offend non-Christians.

    A council secretary had put up the decorations. They were not bought with city money.

    St. Paul's human rights director, Tyrone Terrill, asked that the decorations be removed, saying they could be offensive to non-Christians.

    But City Council member Dave Thune said removing the decorations went too far -- and he wonders why they can't celebrate spring with "bunnies and fake grass."
    I've Been Boo'd

    I've been Frosted






    Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.

    Eleanor Roosevelt
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-24-2006, 05:46 AM #2
    jackie
    jackie is offline Registered User
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Gran Canaria, Spain
    Posts
    2,291
    Political correctness gone mad.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-24-2006, 05:51 AM #3
    Sara luvs her Tinky's Avatar
    Sara luvs her Tinky
    Sara luvs her Tinky is offline Tinky and Jupiter's mommy
    Join Date
    Feb 2002
    Location
    Georgia, USA
    Posts
    5,945
    .................. .........................

    Maybe someone should tell them that the easter bunny isn't in the Bible...
    [CENTER]

    Alden is here!!
    7/6/2006 - 9 pounds 9 ounces 22 inches

    Tinky
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-24-2006, 05:58 AM #4
    Pam
    Pam is offline Registered User
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Posts
    12,662
    Quote Originally Posted by Sara luvs her Tinky
    .................. .........................

    Maybe someone should tell them that the easter bunny isn't in the Bible...
    Sara! I have no problems with taking away the Easter bunny and Santa. They detract from the real reason for the holidays.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-24-2006, 07:57 AM #5
    moosmom's Avatar
    moosmom
    moosmom is offline Retired
    Send a message via Yahoo to moosmom
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    Ploss's Halfway House for Homeless Cats
    Posts
    18,311
    But City Council member Dave Thune said removing the decorations went too far -- and he wonders why they can't celebrate spring with "bunnies and fake grass."
    Political correctness OVERKILL!!! How about just replacing the "Happy Easter" sign with a "Happy Spring" sign and leave the decorations??? Takes the religion right out of it and offends no one.

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-24-2006, 09:04 AM #6
    lizbud
    lizbud is offline Friend of Animals
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    indianapolis,indiana usa
    Posts
    22,881
    Rabbits and colored eggs are not religious symbols. No religion that
    I've ever heard of. It's a celebration of new life. A renewal of all living
    things.
    I've Been Boo'd

    I've been Frosted






    Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.

    Eleanor Roosevelt
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-24-2006, 02:35 PM #7
    Miss Z's Avatar
    Miss Z
    Miss Z is offline ad iudicium
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    At university in Hertfordshire, UK
    Posts
    4,944
    I don't really see why that's offensive, I know plenty of non-Christians who still celebrate Easter Sunday, maybe not religiously but certainly in the form of having a good time and eating easter eggs! That is going too far in trying to be politically correct.
    ​
    Zimbabwe 07/13

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-24-2006, 03:22 PM #8
    king2005
    king2005 is offline Registered User
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    4,121
    The bunnies wern't offensive to me, but their removal was!!

    I'm anti religious (my choice & I have no issus with other people beliefs & will partake in their activities if invited).

    I see easter, xmas, ect. as days to get to gether to have fun with the family & its something to look forward too.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-24-2006, 03:40 PM #9
    Dixieland Dancer's Avatar
    Dixieland Dancer
    Dixieland Dancer is offline Official Doggie Hugger
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Pennsylvania, USA
    Posts
    3,858
    Don't people have other things to worry about other than someone putting a Happy Easter sign out? Ridiculous! It just goes to show how far this country has sunk spiritually and morally.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-26-2006, 07:22 AM #10
    lady_zana
    lady_zana is offline Poet
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Kentucky
    Posts
    874
    Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
    It's a celebration of new life. A renewal of all living
    things.
    Exactly. Rabbits, eggs, and other symbols of fertility are Easter symbols that pre-date Christianty from when Easter was still as celebration of the goddess.

    Most people don't know (or care) where the Easter Bunny came from. However, it seems silly that it should offend the non-Christians when it was from the non-Christians it came from!
    Proud meowmy of Weezie, Eepie, Grey Girl and Neko...or Weezer Peezer, Eepie Peepie, Grey Grey and Neko the Gecko as they are commonly known!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 03-27-2006, 02:56 PM #11
    cyber-sibes's Avatar
    cyber-sibes
    cyber-sibes is offline Sherman, we miss you!
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Aquidneck Island
    Posts
    8,333
    Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
    Rabbits and colored eggs are not religious symbols. No religion that I've ever heard of. It's a celebration of new life. A renewal of all living
    things.
    Actually, they are. They originated as pagan fertility symbols. Other symbols co-opted by Chrisitians are oxen, eagles, snakes, lions, deer, sheep, pelicans, salmon, and...mousetraps! (bet you didn't know that one!) should we ban mousetraps?

    There are so many symbols used by so many religions for so many different reasons, it seems quite pointless to ban them. Perhaps we need to ban Political correctness, or at least rein it in a little!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 03-27-2006, 03:55 PM #12
    ramanth's Avatar
    ramanth
    ramanth is offline Mom to 8
    Join Date
    Aug 2001
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    18,335
    I have a story on my Pagan calendar about where the legend of the Easter Bunny came from if anyone is interested.
    ~Kimmy, Zam, Logan, Raptor, Nimrod, Mei, Jasper, Esme, & Lucy Inara
    RIP Kia, Chipper, Morla, & June
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 03-27-2006, 07:27 PM #13
    lady_zana
    lady_zana is offline Poet
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Kentucky
    Posts
    874
    Quote Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
    Actually, they are. They originated as pagan fertility symbols. Other symbols co-opted by Chrisitians are oxen, eagles, snakes, lions, deer, sheep, pelicans, salmon, and...mousetraps! (bet you didn't know that one!) should we ban mousetraps?
    That's interesting......I knew about all the symbols except for mousetraps I don't suppose I would have guessed they were a symbol for anything other than having mice in the walls
    Proud meowmy of Weezie, Eepie, Grey Girl and Neko...or Weezer Peezer, Eepie Peepie, Grey Grey and Neko the Gecko as they are commonly known!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Geeze Lousise- rant
    By Romance in forum Dog General
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 09-17-2007, 09:22 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules


Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com