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03-29-2002, 02:57 AM

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Hogan is probably the most reviled man in Parker County. When the Christmas creche is displayed in front of the county courthouse, Hogan puts up a sign promoting the winter solstice, a pagan holiday that signifies the longest night and shortest day of the year.

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Passers-by hurl invectives at him, and his sign is usually spirited away shortly after it is erected.

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And the the occasional signs have been left on his lawn saying "Burn in Hell,"

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The Cromwell Institute · 03-31-2002, 02:43 AM

Isn't it just amazing how respect and admiration for fellow humans can disappear instantly when you add xtianity to the social melting pot?

Eudaimonist · 03-31-2002, 05:31 AM

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Originally posted by The Cromwell Institute:
Isn't it just amazing how respect and admiration for fellow humans can disappear instantly when you add xtianity to the social melting pot?

It kind of puts throwing Christians to the lions in perspective, doesn't it?

The Cromwell Institute · 03-31-2002, 03:18 PM

Boro Nut · 04-03-2002, 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by Eudaimonist:
It kind of puts throwing Christians to the lions in perspective, doesn't it?

Hapilly we live in more enlightened times. Your not allowed to do that to lions anymore.

Boro Nut

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The Cromwell Institute Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Australia Posts: 766	Isn't it just amazing how respect and admiration for fellow humans can disappear instantly when you add xtianity to the social melting pot?

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