Christian church fights to erect cross as pastor claims city officials fear Muslims ...in Mississippi!

Effingham, IL cross

Washington Times  "The pastor and some members of a Christian church in Brandon, Miss., say city officials won’t grant them their permit request for a massive cross to be built on their property because the city is afraid the symbol might offend Muslims."
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"The tallest structure in the city is two stories,” said Mayor Butch Lee in Fox News. “The cross is 11 stories,” and city rules only allow that it could be 20 feet in height. The matter will head to the local aldermen for final decision, but the pastor isn’t optimistic. He thinks another agenda is at play.

Cross at Brandon Facebook page.

Oh Please: Mississippi Town Objects to Church’s Cross Over Fear It Might Offend Muslims "But Mayor Lee said the planning commission’s decision has nothing to do with Muslims or non-Christians. He also rejected accusations on social networking websites that the no-vote was an attack on Christians."

Christians must keep in mind that our Lord calls on us to not bring ridicule to the name of Christ and to submit to the governing authorities. Publishing the Tunnel Wall has been a bit out of my comfort zone for just this reason. I hasten to add that this blog is published not because I'm a believer in Jesus Christ, but sometimes in spite of that fact.
I only ask, were the founding fathers wrong to rebel against King George? In a government of the people, are Christians wrong to dissent?