Christians can't erect a 100 foot cross in this c oyntry.

There are two within 30 miles of my house so I guess they can.

Two things...

First, God's command about not worshiping idols was given to His people. I know idol worship is still bad outside of God's family (in fact it is arguably the root cause of evil in the world), but it is to be expected. The apostle Paul suggested that we should not hold outsiders to the same standards to which we hold insiders (see 1 Cor 5). For idol worship within God's family, we call it out and root it out. For outsiders, step one is to invite them inside. Think about Paul's sermon at Mars Hill. He didn't stand up and berate and shame all those filthy pagans. He simply told them about the one true God and invited them to acknowledge Him.

Second, since Daniel 3 was mentioned, we would do well to remember what that idol represents and what the rest of Daniel is about. It's not just about making statues. The point of idol statues is that they represent something else, a deity or something that is deified and made ultimate in the eyes (and lives) of humans. The statue in Daniel 3 embodies the nation of Babylon itself - its values, its rulers, its gods. The ruler of the nation has made a symbol of the nation (see chapter 2) and demanded that everyone in the nation give the nation ultimate authority and allegiance. The people aren't merely being asked to bow before a statue. They're being asked to treat the nation itself as if it is God. It is about the idolization of a nation, not just a statue. There's a lot more to say on this, and I could make it clearer if necessary. For now, I'll just suggest to Christians in this nation that you pay close attention to yourselves and consider what has your allegiance. Do you view and interpret God's word through the lens/filter of national ideologies or do you view and interpret the nation and its ideologies through the lens of God's word?

I bet Jesus would be more concerned about Joel Osteen's mega church in Houston than he would be the monkey statue in Houston.

The atheist make sure the Govt don't have any crosses put up anywhere on their premises.

I bet Jesus would be more concerned about Joel Osteen's mega church in Houston than he would be the monkey statue in Houston.

joel osteen is a bad person as proved by his actions during the hurricane.

Keith

I don't think we should have steeples on churches. I don't think we should celebrate Christ's birthday near the winter solstice (as He was probably born in the fall), and I dang sure don't like the easter bunny.

Bunch of pagan crap!

I bet Jesus would be more concerned about Joel Osteen's mega church in Houston than he would be the monkey statue in Houston.

…that’s a little extreme… I’m still not sure why my European ancestors gave up their religion for the Semitic one

… forced perhaps ?

… too bad those not exposed are burning in hel

…that’s a little extreme… I’m still not sure why my European ancestors gave up their religion for the Semitic one

… forced perhaps ?

… too bad those not exposed are burning in hel