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In reply to the discussion: Report: Mormons Posthumously Baptize Anne Frank (this past Saturday) [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)However, it doesn't change the fact that it IS an action that is known to be an extremely offensive gesture.
It is raising a red wave in front of a flag.
Especially when you are dealing with a figure like Ann Frank, come on now.
Most everyone have SOMETHING that is holy to them. In fact that is what "holy/unholy", "clean/unclean" is all about.
It is fundamental to all societies and cultures though it takes many forms.
I am certain we could find a hair-trigger issue for you that others would not find a big deal -perhaps some sexual taboo, perhaps some "transgression" directed at your family member like a middle finger or other obscene gesture. These are no different than what we are talking about although YOU would call one a "religious matter" and another "plain good manners" or some other thing.
Still, I bet if you examined yourself more honestly, you would find things that you consider holy/unholy.