Both faiths are Judaic Christian with the same basic beliefs. The differences,which regrettably became battles, were how to arrive to those beliefs. Catholicism conserved a head and a hierarchy, the lack of which, in Protestantism, resulted in the splintering of the cult into myriad groups. This latitude contributed greatly to the spread of Atheism. thus defeating the cult’s very own purpose. Catholicism avoided this and has emerged as the most strong moral force, that can stand up to the world for the spirituality of mankind. And that is definitely a power for good.

What happened in the past cannot be judged with a present mindset. This method is only used to demean an argument not to win it. Brutalities were done by both sides even against Catholics and the majority were done more for political reasons. Enlightenment itself was a result of a disappointment with the Reformation. Not even the Enlightenment can say that it did not have its own prodigal descendants. In fact here is the main point. There is nothing, that man does, that has not been corrupted. That is the reason for anchoring to a faith in a divinity. Now which Faith? The only Faith where the Divinity commanded love and gave the example up to what degree of love he commanded. That is the Crucifix.

Jeremy…and now they will be removed by atheists but what you fail to all realize is that islam is behind this…and that is what worries me…I do not dislike atheists..becuase I am also personally sceptical of any religion. I just wish they understand that this is not about reforming the church and removing its abuses degrading women conserships etc…it’s about the muslim world trying to take over which I object to. Which is much more scary than our own religion which I consider as a sissy compared to islam power. We will soon have to give voting rights..even having to elect anyone who comes and is ‘deemed’ as a refugee. so read straight from the horses mouth please..council of europe..

http://assembly.coe.int/Main.asp?link=/Documents/AdoptedText/ta08/ERES1605.htm
a deal done behind our backs..co sponsored by turkey…that is what scares me.

Benito Mussolini….

Oh, also. Christians are a soft target for many reasons. Here are just some that come to mind.
1. Their beliefs are unjustified.
2. Many of their beliefs contradict and obstruct modern morality.
3. Their beliefs have been imposed on others for millennia – both without and with force, intimidation, violence and cruelty.
4. Still today several beliefs keep being imposed on societies at large, something that is very apparent on this little island.

I’m sorry to have to point it out to you, but if you have ridiculous beliefs be prepared to be ridiculed. You seem to be in the “I’m so offended” camp, who can do naught but feel sorry for yourself when people criticise you, rather than actually defending your train of thought and engage in a rational discussion.

“Had this symbol been a direct affront towards anybody’s way of thinking, say an atheist symbol (and there might be some) hung upside down, than that would have been definitely condemnable.”

The only thing in your whole rant which I agree with. I mean, that’s the whole point, isn’t it? A symbol that promotes a specific agenda, with no connection to the studies that should take place in a school, should not be placed in a classroom, whether it’s a cross, crucifix, cross turned upside down, a bowl of noodle soup, or a statue of Ganesha.

A picture of a fairy would not promote fairism (if there is such a thing), it would be a simple artistic piece, no less, no more. While it’s true that many people have, and still do, believe in fairies – Hemingway for one – I find it doubtful that anyone would associate a drawing of a fairy with anything colluding with reality.