Catholic Church in Spain begins campaign to defend religious symbols
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Madrid, Spain, Feb 8, 2010 / 06:56 pm (CNA).- The regional vicar of Guadalajara in Spain has welcomed requests by numerous Spanish Catholic organizations to launch a campaign defending the presence of crucifixes and other religious symbols in the country.

According to organizers, the idea came in response to Spain's Socialist government's plan to “regulate” the presence of religious symbols in public areas, a decision which many believe will end up prohibiting them completely.

Dozens of Catholic organizations in Spain are backing a manifesto that defends the presence of the crucifix “in classrooms and other public spaces,” arguing that it is “part of our daily historical, cultural and spiritual identity.”

The response states that the image of the crucified Christ “is a sign that unites people, promotes principles of equality, liberty and tolerance, because we are all brothers and sisters, and therefore equal, in the eyes of Christ.”

The manifesto was presented this week by the Regional Vicar of Guadalajara, Father Angel Luis Toledano, and also by the Diocesan Director of Education, Father Pedro Moreno, who added that other organizations can still sign the statement.

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Published by: michael
saudi arabia 02/09/2010 02:16 AM EST
In every society in the world there are cultures and certain spiritual identities that have been maintain for ages. I believe Society of Europe and Parts of Africa Christianity has been PART OF CULTURE. So whatever comes along way or Practiced as Part of the Christianity Like Spiritual and Religious Identities such as Crucifix and others had been and have been and should be part of our daily historical culture and spiritual identity which i believe should be ever maintained in our society. Why is that our governments fighting against our traditions and cultures which have been ever there for ages? Michael Andrew
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