November 13, 2009 8:41 AM
Italy defies European Union school crucifix ban
The issue here is: Does the European Union have the right to impose its will on an individual country? These are critical times as these international, globalist bodies are trying to usurp the self-governance of individual nations. And a warning to Americans to resist UN treaties that would take away American rights.
Italian mayors respond to Strasbourg ruling by hanging more crucifixes in schools
Rome, Italy, Nov 12, 2009 / 01:49 pm (CNA).- A number of Italian officials have responded to the ruling by the European Human Rights Court that ordered schools in Italy to remove crucifixes from the classrooms by taking unprecedented measures to preserve the Christian symbol.According to the Italian daily "Avvenire," the mayor of Sezzadio, Pier Luigi Arnera, has leveled a fine of 500 euros against anyone who removes a crucifix from a public place.
Arnera explained that the displaying of the crucifix in "places other than churches does not affect the dignity of anyone, because it is one of our cultural references."
Likewise in the cities of Sassuolo and Trapani, officials have acquired dozens more crucifixes to display them in public schools.
In Montegrotto Terme, digital billboards that normally are used to inform the public are now displaying the crucifix with the phrase, "We will not take it down." The mayor of Assisi has ordered that Nativity scenes be displayed in addition to the crucifix in public offices.
In Varesotto a local contractor placed a 16-foot cross on his farm in order to express his indignation over the EU court ruling.
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It is terrible, what the Italians are being told to do by the European Union. I'm glad the Italians are standing up for their faith and history.
Posted by: Julana | November 13, 2009 1:13 PM
Horray for the Italians and their defense of the Crucifix!
Seems like this attack against Christian symbols in public spaces could be an attack from the enemy. Otherwise, why would these secularists find such great offense at Christian symbols?
Posted by: Sarah | November 13, 2009 3:33 PM
One of the few battles Hitler and the Nazis lost was in Bavaria regarding crucifixes in classrooms. From 1937 to at least 1941, the Nazis attempted to get crucifixes removed, and over and over again, the "lowly" Bavarians resisted, whether by not allowing their kids to attend Hitler Youth meetings, congregating around (menacing!) the principals' houses until someone gave up the keys so that the crosses could be replaced, harassing teachers who complied, etc. Although the Nazis blamed the Catholic Church hierarchy, most of these "protests" were local and spontaneous. Good for the Italians for standing up to this tyranny! Having lived in Bavaria for years, I cringe to see "political correctness" undo something that Hitler couldn't even prevail against.
Posted by: Katja | November 13, 2009 4:12 PM
Good for the Italians! But in ironic comparison, are people aware that many churches in America have removed their crosses? I see it in my community. Instead of secularists, certain religious leaders/writers have encouraged this with the notion that it will help attract unbelievers. I don't know what they are attracting them to, but if it doesn't involve a cross it is certainly not orthodox.
Posted by: evergreen | November 13, 2009 4:56 PM
