Can't wear a Jesus Saves shirt in the Mall of America?

[DragonGunner]

Well that town is run by liberals. Wipe the dust off your feet from that mall and leave. Be interested if anything comes from this like an official “We hate Christian’s” from the Mall when pressed by a reporter.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Well that town is run by liberals. Wipe the dust off your feet from that mall and leave.

Honestly, no. At the time, yes, don't risk a trespass arrest, but that just caters to the continuing balkanization of the US. It's no different than banning Muslim attire from a business. Everyone should be free to participate equally in the economy, assuming they have the financial means to do so, aren't causing a health risk/security issue, etc.

Now, we know sometimes the video doesn't tell the whole story. Maybe the guy was making a disturbance prior to cameras rolling, I'm not judging the event from this distance, BUT just saying "eff it, let them ban Christian themed T-shirts" isn't right either.

 

[hopper68]

They would really be offended by my
Christian
American
Heterosexual
Pro-gun
Conservative
Any questions?

T-shirt that I used to wear.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Did I say anything like this? Where did you come up with I thought that, detective?

I think if you don't just cut out one sentence and quote my whole post you may have a clearer understanding of what I said. But don't waste another opportunity to feel put upon.

 

[Leo]

The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 

[Route 45]

Pretty sure it wasn't the Jesus Saves text on the front of the shirt that got him thrown out. That's a fairly benign message.

The back, however...

 

[Ziggidy]

I'm offended by it. Yes, I am a christian who has seen an increasing persecution of believers over the years, and this is just one small example. I also get offended when others seemingly downplay the obvious increase in persecutions and reply with statements suggesting christians are not the only ones.

Nonbelievers should be just as appalled as believers.

 

[grillak]

i told you they're always watching

 

[Ziggidy]

Pretty sure it wasn't the Jesus Saves text on the front of the shirt that got him thrown out. That's a fairly benign message.

The back, however...

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And specifically what is wrong with the back?

 

[d.kaufman]

i told you they're always watching

Kinda like Santa

 

[Route 45]

And specifically what is wrong with the back?

It's confrontational against all of the other religions.

 

[grillak]

Kinda like Santa

but i didn't see a thing

 

[Route 45]

The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Last I checked, the Mall of America is not Congress or the government.

 

[Ziggidy]

It's confrontational against all of the other religions.

Please.....

 

[Route 45]

From the Mall of America dress code:

Clothing/Attire​

Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn. Inappropriate attire may include, but is not limited to:

• Apparel that has obscene language, obscene gestures or racial/religious/ethnic slurs that are likely to create a disturbance

OPA! of Greece

Hey, check out OPA%21+of+Greece at @mallofamerica! #MOA http://mallofamerica.com/directory/opa-of-greece

www.mallofamerica.com

Wearing a shirt that calls all other religions false seems to qualify to me. Nah, I can't see this causing a disturbance with Muslim or Jewish shoppers.

 

[Ziggidy]

From the Mall of America dress code:

Clothing/Attire​

Appropriate attire, including shirts and shoes, must be worn. Inappropriate attire may include, but is not limited to:

• Apparel that has obscene language, obscene gestures or racial/religious/ethnic slurs that are likely to create a disturbance

OPA! of Greece

Hey, check out OPA%21+of+Greece at @mallofamerica! #MOA http://mallofamerica.com/directory/opa-of-greece

www.mallofamerica.com

Wearing a shirt that calls all other religions false seems to qualify to me. Nah, I can't see this causing a disturbance with Muslim or Jewish shoppers.

And you agree with this?

 

[Hoosier Carry]

It's confrontational against all of the other religions.

Kneeling in front of the flag is confrontational to our beloved service men and woman who provide the freedom for which that flag stands for. Do those kneelers get asked to leave the premises?

 

[grillak]

 

[Route 45]

And you agree with this?

Their house, their rules.

If the height of your oppression is having to wear a different T-shirt to a mall, you're a long way from the Auschwitz 3:00pm train, homie.

 

[Ziggidy]

Last I checked, the Mall of America is not Congress or the government.

And your point?