There was a story the other day about a man who had applied for a vanity license plate for his car and was rejected. The reason: his plate of choice was deemed offensive. What could possibly be so offensive, you ask? Well, the plate read "EHMEN". This was a play on the Christian prayer conclusion, "Amen" with an added (stereotypical) Canadian twist.
But this plate wasn't deemed offensive to Christians, who might not like the free and loose adaptation of a Christian tradition. It was deemed offensive to those of other religions, who might be "shocked" at such attention to another religion.
I just shake my head...
As I mentioned in my introductory blog entry, I'm not a religious fellow. But even I can see that at the root of religion there is surely good intention (for the most part). So how can any acknowledgement of any religion in such a benign manner be deemed offensive, or something that should only be spoken of in hushed tones in dark alleys.
What's next? Not wearing crucifixes in public? Not being allowed to say the word "good-bye" (as it is a contraction of the phrase "God be with you")?
In this time of religious sensitivity where all are encouraged toward tolerance and acceptance of new religions and cultures, should that also not apply to Christianity?
I'm just saying...
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