Reflection 2—Who Decides?: The WTC Cross Debate

Should this cross-like WTC remnant be part of the official memorial?

As our nation commemorates the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, a debate has arisen over a peculiar artifact from the attacks. The item in question is a pair of steel beams from the World Trade Center rubble that resemble a Christian cross. While some people find comfort in the cross as a symbol of hope, faith, and healing, others object to the use of a religious symbol in a national memorial. American Atheists, an atheist advocacy group, has even gone so far as to sue to keep the cross out of any official tribute. Where do you think the cross should go? Is it appropriate to be placed it as part of The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, or should it placed somewhere else? What would you do to resolve this controversy?

Include at least two of the following in your discussion:

• "Atheists Object to '9/11 Cross'" (Atlantic)
• "The WTC Cross Still Inspiring Debate" (Gather)
• "Why the WTC Cross Does Not Belong at the 9/11 Memorial" (Guardian)
• "9/11 WTC Memorial Cross Supported by 72 Percent of Americans" (Christian Post)

Required:

• MLA Style
• Must be exactly two-full pages in length

Due: We 9.15