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Christian License PlatesThis is ripe for parody--perhaps a Door article. South Carolina proposes specialty tags for Christians. The tags feature a gold cross against a stained glass window, and the words "I Believe" at the bottom of the plate. Of course, many are opposed to the tags as they are seen to violate the separation of church and state. When are the tags for all of the other religions--and non-religions--scheduled for production? Here are some suggestions: Buddhist Plate: Features classic seated Buddha with the word, "pratityasamutpada" (This being given, that arises") printed along the bottom. Zen Buddhist Plate: Displays the empty circle and the phrase, "The Sound of One Hand Clapping" Hindu Plate: Features an identity symbol and the words, "Atman is Brahman." Muslim Plate: Crescent plus the words, "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is His Prophet" (This will either have to be an oversized plate or the print will be rather small--we'll let them work it out.) Extreme Muslim Plate: A sword and the word "Jihad." Taoist Plate: Chinese Yin-Yang and the words "The Uncarved Block" Agnostic Plate: A balanced scale accompanied by "Insufficient Evidence" Atheist Plate: Nietzsche image with the words "God is Dead." Then, of course, the various Christian denominations should be able to have ultra specialty plates that indicate their particular version of Christianity. Wesleyan Methodist Plate: A heart with the words "Strangely Warmed" Jehovah's Witnesses: A Watchtower with the words "Knock Knock" Unitarian: People in a group hug with the words, "Don't Believe? That's OK, Too!" Baptist: Person being immersed and the words, "Get Wet Yet?" Pentecostal: Silhouette of people with hands in the air and the words "Powered by the Holy Ghost" Church of Christ: Same image used for Baptists but with the words "Acts 2:38--or Else" Trinity Broadcasting Network: A cross against a dollar sign background with the words: "PTL: Pass The Loot" As for South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, he seems to have taken this matter personally. This is from the CNN article: Bauer said allowing Christians to have a specialty license plate is freedom of speech. He said those who oppose are prejudiced against Christians. "We're not going to back down," Bauer said. "We're going to fight for a change. I'm tired of seeing Christians back down in fear of a lawsuit." Bauer also said he is not afraid of a personal political backlash against him. "If I were never to get elected or serve in another capacity because I pronounce my faith as a Christian, I don't have a problem with that," Bauer said Don't you admire the man's gift for subtlety? Either you are in favor of a Christian license tag or you are "prejudiced against Christians." Did Bauer used to blog here by any chance??? muddle's blog | login to post comments![]() |