Reply #9: Check out the Philly police report... [View All]

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The evangelicals (now commonly referred to as the "Philadelphia 11") had, according to police, acted in a disorderly manner at this gay pride event, blocked a public street, and disobeyed police orders. Each of these protesters was removed from the scene (some in handcuffs) and consequently charged with the following misdemeanors: criminal conspiracy and disorderly conduct, failure to disperse under official order, obstructing the highway. Some were further charged with felonies.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/inpublic.asp

Heck, Philadelphia got off easy that time. In 1844 the city was a flashpoint in "The Bible Wars."

The wars started when Catholics complained about their children having to read the King James Bible IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Sound familiar?)

The local Bishop requested that Catholic children be allowed to read the Douay Bible. The Philadelphia school board then passed a measure excusing Catholic students from the Bible readings.

All Hell broke loose. (No pun intended.):evilgrin: Protestants accused the Bishop of TRYING TO BAN THE BIBLE FROM SCHOOL. (Gee, that sounds sort of familiar, too...)

A three-day riot left 13 people dead, many injured, and the homes and churches of Catholics burned to the ground. (A google will give you a lot more info.)

Anyone who thinks that sort of shit couldn't happen again is absolutely deluded.

Usual disclaimer: Atheist. I don't have a god in this fight.