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Related: About this forumPride flags stolen, replaced with Christian flags in San Jose neighborhood
What has become a recent tradition residents in San Joses Willow Glen neighborhood commemorating Pride Month by adding rainbow flags to crosswalks is now under a cloud after the removal and replacement of the flags in some locations.
Pedestrians on Lincoln Avenue, who have the option of waving small orange flags to signal drivers that theyre crossing the street, additionally get to choose rainbow flags placed by volunteers for Pride Month.
Controversy came to the neighborhood this year when the pride flags disappeared overnight earlier this month. They were replaced by Christian flags a few days later.
Im definitely frustrated, Realtor Holly Barr said. I dont know why anybody would take away the pride flags and replace them. If you want to add Christian flags, great. But taking (the pride flags) away is sending a message that your religion is exclusive, and that someone is wrong for their choice of who they love.
Read more: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/06/18/pride-flags-stolen-at-san-joses-willow-glen-neighborhood-stolen-replaced-with-christian-flags/
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)As you are well aware I'm sure, too many people call themselves a 'Christian' and yet act like the Bible is buffet where they can just skip over the rules and teachings they don't like.
safeinOhio
(32,680 posts)words of Jesus..the Beatitudes on it.
WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)"Love thy neighbor".
If more of those who choose to call themselves 'Christian' actually followed the message that Jesus taught in his 'Beatitudes'/ Sermon on the Mount or truly tried to live a life of, "Love thy neighbor" perhaps we wouldn't be in such a mess.
safeinOhio
(32,680 posts)That is if they wish to be Christians./
WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)ExciteBike66
(2,357 posts)the next news story would be about flag-burning...
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,785 posts)Where my parents lived for many years before moving to Nevada.
Real Christians do not steal. Fake Christians show their TRUE COLORS by waving Confederate and Nazi flags.