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| 'Unacceptable': Online reactions to Virginia church's removal of Washington & Lee plaques |
| 2017-10-31 |
| [RT] A Virginia church's decision to remove plaques honoring George Washington and Robert E. Lee has sparked outrage online. Some have accused the "out of control" church of "cowardly political correctness." Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, decided to remove the plaques because they "create a distraction in our worship space and may create an obstacle to our identity as a welcoming church," a letter to the congregation reads. The plaques have hung on either side of the altar since 1870. It's the latest move regarding the increasingly controversial issue of plaques and monuments dedicated to historical figures who had connections to slavery. General Lee fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, while George Washington, the first US president, personally owned slaves. Still, the move is being seen as particularly notable because Washington and Lee were regular worshipers at Christ Church. Lee's wife gave the church $10,000 to help begin its endowment. News of the church's decision quickly spread, and it didn't take long for the Twittersphere to erupt in outrage. One person accused the church of "cowardly political correctness from moral eunuchs." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #7 What gets me is the brouhaha over former slave owners who have been in the ground for over a century, when the enlightened ones could easily go confront people who currently own slaves. But that would entail personal risk and inconvenience. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2017-10-31 15:59 |
| #6 In the modern Inquisition, no other virtue trumps the mortal sin of actual or perceived racism. So the taint of being a slave-owner removes all worth from any other life accomplishments, contributions, or quality. Heresy must be punished and minds disciplined to the true faith, thus the taint of white privilege must be corrected everywhere white people exist. (sadly, not sarcasm for many on the left) |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2017-10-31 13:58 |
| #5 Washington & Lee University is my alma mater. We've been proactive in addressing the controversy and even removed the Confederate flags from Lee Chapel - where REL is buried - to avoid offending anyone. That being said, i can't help but think it's only a matter of time til the hordes descend on Lexington and insist on a name change. Guess we'll have to call it 'The U' (sorry, Miami) since both namesakes are off-limits. |
| Posted by: Glomosing Omainter7636 2017-10-31 13:14 |
| #4 otoh: Marion Barry to get his own statue in Washington, DC |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-10-31 12:10 |
| #3 Lee Chapel is where the nut-action will center, once the stilt people are informed of the Lee recumbent statue. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2017-10-31 12:07 |
| #2 One person accused the church of "cowardly political correctness from moral eunuchs." And that person would be correct. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2017-10-31 09:26 |
| #1 General Lee fought for the Confederacy He also fought with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Did the church also go Hispanic? |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-10-31 07:33 |