War Memorial a Cross??
Why does the Mojave desert cross have so much reverence attached to it since it is supposed to be a memorial for WW1 veterans. How does a cross somehow represent this idea with a singular religious iconography? Didn’t Jews, Muslims, atheists, agnostics etc. serve in the same war? Also, in protection of a separation of church and state? Doesn’t it seem to be very insensitive of all so-called Christian soldiers that would ignore the respect of other dogmas to elevate their own under the guise of memorializing the fallen in a tragic war?
Veterans groups representing four million former service members and women have come out voicing their concerns over the ACLU’s relentless attempts to tear down the Mojave Desert memorial cross. I guess they all think they are Christian and need a voice.
Shackelford and veterans present at Thursday’s press briefing made it clear that the Mojave Desert memorial was not erected as a religious symbol or with the intent of conveying a religious message. It, along with thousands of other war memorials, was simply put up to honor those who had spilled their blood and given their lives for their country. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090522/veterans-appeal-to-americans-to-protect-mojave-desert-cross/index.html
How can a cross not are erected as a religious symbol. This is a perversion and travesty mocking the very people he states they were honoring.
I say the cross must go to preserve the very essence this cross-meant to convey, albeit in a misplaced manner.