Why Can't You Just Silently Respect?

If you don't like looking at a Bible verse at a football game, then shut your eye lids. B/C within minutes the banner will be ripped apart and no longer recognizable. If you don't like a prayer at a public football game, then listen to your ipod for a few minutes. But whatever you do, don't just stand silently, with respect...that's obviously asking too much of you.

 

But what you fail to realize is this...that banner nor that prayer is forcing you to love, acknowledge or live for Christ. Instead it's a prayer of peace, protection and goodwill for the fan, players, and all those involved. If you can't handle such an act of goodwill, you have some serious selfish, arrogant issues.

 

As for the banners with Bible verses, they are made for encouragement. So explain to me how in any way does encouragement and goodwill infringe on anyone's right or well being.

 

If you feel the need to pray to your god regarding my life, go ahead...that alone doesn't force your religion on me...it's an act of concern and care, nothing less of the ones prayed to Christ.

For me, this issue has nothing to with the Freedom of Religion law.  But rather, everything to do with the 1 resident who just couldn't leave well enough alone.  Yes, he/she has the right to force the cheerleaders of the small Texas town to quit displaying the scripture banners for the football team. And I respect that right and law. But you who can't just silently respect what the majority want...I have no respect.  Just because you have the right, doesn't make it right.  What is so hard about just silently respecting what the majority want when there is nothing being forced upon you nor does it put your life in danger?  American, selfishness and arrogance at its best!