alt.education

Rich Corinthian Leather wrote:
>It's stunning how far politicos will go to shield religious display from
>criticism.
>
>Last December, I wrote a State Senator in Texas complaining about a
>menorah display on Capitol grounds.
>
>He replied that, although courts have found the menorah to be a
>religious symbol, they found that it has meaning beyond religion - i.e.
>the ten commandments were a foundation for our laws although they're
>specifically religious. The menorah, therefore, in the courts' views is
>acceptable for display on public property.
>
>Absolutely sickening!

Well, actually, I think that the menorah is more of a cultural symbol
than a religious symbol. The 9-candle menorah, which is the one most
commonly seen in such displays, is associated with the non-religious
Jewish holiday Hanukkah, which is a celebration of a ancient
revolution in Israel.

lojbab