From Virginia-When my church in Alexandria made the news, I knew it would be a bumpy ride.
The historic Episcopal church, after months of soul-searching, announced Oct. 26 it would relocate from the sanctuary two marble plaques memorializing George Washington and Robert E. Lee, its most famous members.
It may not surprise you that some media reports overly simplified and exaggerated the turn of events.
Headlines trumpeted: “Cultural terrorism comes to Christ Church in Alexandria” and “George Washington’s church to tear down memorial honoring first president.” Blogs referred to “ripping out” the memorial to Washington the church now finds “offensive.”
Asked about the plaques in a TV interview, John Kelly, President Trump’s chief of staff, criticized the decision and praised Lee as an honorable man.
More here-
http://www.newsadvance.com/opinion/columnists/mercer_marsha/a-church-struggles-with-lee-s-legacy/article_642e7d04-c0d3-11e7-bda1-1fa9d6a3c967.html
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