On Local Government: What part about ‘separation’ don’t you understand
It never ceases to amaze how difficult it is for people with religious fervor to set aside the intensity of their belief when entering the public realm. It could be the insult taken when those who do not believe the same way would dare to request that public rites, such as an invocation, should be religiously inclusive. Or, it might be the surprise they express when people don’t want to accept that their religion may not be the only one people ought to believe in. At any rate, it is wrong and, perhaps, illegal. The latest case of religious myopia comes from the high desert city of Lancaster. The mayor, Rex Parris, made a statement in his “State of the City” address that his was “growing a Christian community.” As reported on the “LA Now” web site, the Mayor stated, “We’re growing a Christian community, and don’t let anybody shy away from that….I need [Lancaster residents] standing up and saying we’re a Christian community, and we’re proud of that.” His audience was described as “ministers,” so maybe he was playing for the pulpit vote. However, the remarks were public, allegedly representing the city, as most of these types of speeches are. Therefore, it could easily be inferred…
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