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It’s not a major thing, but I am disappointed the club and other sports teams fail to use the symbol of a cross in Easter posts.
For Ramadan, the club used the crescent moon and star, which is closely associated with the Islamic faith and marks the start of Ramadan.
For Hanukkah, the club used a menorah, a traditional Jewish candelabrum.
I completely understand and support the idea that not all supporters are religious, and that communications should be inclusive and accessible.
But I don’t understand why Christianity is often represented more subtly than other religions, where the core meaning and celebration seem to be more clearly acknowledged.
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Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 20:24 - Apr 5 with 1325 views
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 20:28 - Apr 5 by Bellevue_Blue
The cross/ resurrection is the whole point of Easter?
I just don't understand why they are happy to use other symbols but when it comes to Christianity there is this fear of using Christian symbols.
Not sure that there is a fear of anything.
I think whoever posts the Town social media posts is probably just guilty of over-familiarisation.
With Islam and other religions maybe it’s a case of not knowing too much about it and so they make a point of posting the correct imagery from researching it. Whereas with Easter, most know that the cross is associated with it and so don’t feel the need to add the cross as they feel that Easter is enough?
Not sure whether I’ve made the point I’m trying to make clearly.
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Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 20:51 - Apr 5 with 1165 views
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 20:36 - Apr 5 by MattinLondon
Not sure that there is a fear of anything.
I think whoever posts the Town social media posts is probably just guilty of over-familiarisation.
With Islam and other religions maybe it’s a case of not knowing too much about it and so they make a point of posting the correct imagery from researching it. Whereas with Easter, most know that the cross is associated with it and so don’t feel the need to add the cross as they feel that Easter is enough?
Not sure whether I’ve made the point I’m trying to make clearly.
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 20:36 - Apr 5 by MattinLondon
Not sure that there is a fear of anything.
I think whoever posts the Town social media posts is probably just guilty of over-familiarisation.
With Islam and other religions maybe it’s a case of not knowing too much about it and so they make a point of posting the correct imagery from researching it. Whereas with Easter, most know that the cross is associated with it and so don’t feel the need to add the cross as they feel that Easter is enough?
Not sure whether I’ve made the point I’m trying to make clearly.
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 21:10 - Apr 5 by redrickstuhaart
Very much the obvious answer.
Quite. It’s an interesting observation and something I doubt even the social media operator is aware of. I’d be very surprised if it’s a slight on Christianity compared to other religions though. Although I’d have no problem with them ignoring them all.
don't think that's a big thing; if they wanted to take offence, the jewish and muslim community could complain that the itfc badge isn't on their message, thus symbolizing more links to easter?
The Christian community are the least likely to take offence or even notice, tbh. They are considered fair game.
(by which I mean the actual practicing Christians, not the sort who shout "this is a Christian country" despite never stepping into a church unless there's a wedding or funeral in the fam, or bingo on).
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 23:11 - Apr 5 by baxterbasics
The Christian community are the least likely to take offence or even notice, tbh. They are considered fair game.
(by which I mean the actual practicing Christians, not the sort who shout "this is a Christian country" despite never stepping into a church unless there's a wedding or funeral in the fam, or bingo on).
I absolutely agree. Its the reason that we see the 'commercial' Easter message shift from the real meaning to the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs every year.
My point was really that If the club are going to mark it (I'm not really bothered if the club do or don't) we should mark it properly, with real meaning and respect like we do with other religious moments.
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Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 01:06 - Apr 6 with 548 views
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 23:33 - Apr 5 by Bellevue_Blue
I absolutely agree. Its the reason that we see the 'commercial' Easter message shift from the real meaning to the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs every year.
My point was really that If the club are going to mark it (I'm not really bothered if the club do or don't) we should mark it properly, with real meaning and respect like we do with other religious moments.
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What real meaning would that be?
That we live in a world governed by a god who requires human sacrifice to appease his anger, or that everyone can be saved by the very short terms sacrifice of a divine figure who presumably knew full well that he would be reborn a couple of days later anyway, whilst people who dont believe in that get to suffer for eternity?
Delightful irony in the grand sacrifice being a couple of days unpleasantness, whilst the penalty for not believing something for which there is so little evidence, is eternal.
Religious symbols in ITFC/ Sports Team posts on 10:05 - Apr 6 by redrickstuhaart
What real meaning would that be?
That we live in a world governed by a god who requires human sacrifice to appease his anger, or that everyone can be saved by the very short terms sacrifice of a divine figure who presumably knew full well that he would be reborn a couple of days later anyway, whilst people who dont believe in that get to suffer for eternity?
Delightful irony in the grand sacrifice being a couple of days unpleasantness, whilst the penalty for not believing something for which there is so little evidence, is eternal.
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