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31-OCT-2004 Robin Reid

Pad Oct 31a: Gladly, The Cross I Bear!

Rancho Bernardo, CA

Gary Winter’s post of the Mount Helix Cross got me to thinking. Both it and the Mount Soledad Cross in La Jolla are controversial since they sit atop public land. Tuesday we vote to determine the fate of the Soledad Cross.
Why isn’t the Cross atop Battle Mountain immediately behind my house controversial? I guess it must not be on public land. This early morning scene shows the 900 foot mountain and its Cross greeting the day.

Please take your pick of 3 angles: This one or (b) or (c)

Choice B – Middle View
Choice C – Long View

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/1000s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso200 full exif

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Cindy01-Nov-2004 20:25
I like the long view best, gives a great perspective.
Guest 01-Nov-2004 15:03
Looks nice against the blue sky. Interesting debate. I thought just here in Mexico had people debating issues like this. I remember once when President Fox said "God bless you". Uhu! Press, polititicians and lot of people shout how could be that President said that?!!!!! Personally I found it normal and with any problem for that.
Karen Leaf01-Nov-2004 03:50
An interesting debate, certainly hits all the 'hot' buttons.
I do like this image however, and hope you'll have many times in the future to photograph it.
Guest 01-Nov-2004 03:21
Definately a controversial issue, but I think as long as others are free to put their religious symbols on the hill also, it's okay.

I rather like seeing the crosses on the peaks, myself.
Robin Reid01-Nov-2004 00:52
Maybe re a different site.
If you carry the concept too far it means taking of "In God We Trust" on our currency etc. No one minds the presence of other religious symbols in public. The issue is ... does a cross on land owned by a city constitute too much blending of church and state... and the courts here in CA say yes.
Larry Ahern01-Nov-2004 00:49
There will never be an answer to this question ... religion is meant to be personal and when ever we try to express it too widely perhaps we should be called to question. Can it be moved to a religious site?
Ian Morehouse31-Oct-2004 23:03
The cross you bear wouldn't have something top do with being a Redsox fan would it? LOL
Stu31-Oct-2004 22:57
If the law says it shouldn't be there, then it shouldn't be there. Separation of church and state, and all that (see, I could say that and keep a straight face!!!! -- just!!!!).
Cliff31-Oct-2004 22:35
Nice picture.
Seems not a bad thing to me if it's meaningful to some people.
Gary Winters31-Oct-2004 19:43
I like this view best. I think we've gone way too far in this country to be PC, to the point where mainstream folks can't have their own POV mentioned. Dont' get me started!
Gayle P. Clement31-Oct-2004 19:29
I love C. How did you sneak that moon in :-) ?
Pedro Libório31-Oct-2004 19:11
nice composition!
Herb 31-Oct-2004 18:47
Good shot, isn't it amazing how a bunch or righteous people can cause such an issue.
Robin Reid31-Oct-2004 18:25
You know I'm not sure. It has been years since I have climbed up there, and I know they replaced it a few years ago with a more durable structure.
Lou Giroud31-Oct-2004 18:23
Nice view, is it a concrete mold or steel construction ?