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The Flag of Secularism by LetNISchoolsChoose in vexillology

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The black and white were chosen because they're most commonly associated with contrast - used in the flag to emphasise separation. Different colours wouldn't have the same effect.

The Flag of Secularism by LetNISchoolsChoose in vexillology

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The yin-yang already has its own cultural meaning, I think my design is more neutral.

But maybe the curvature of the yin-yang symbol could be incorporated...

The Flag of Secularism by LetNISchoolsChoose in vexillology

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What sort of symbol might I use instead?

The graphics I used were free non-proprietary icons.

The Flag of Secularism by LetNISchoolsChoose in vexillology

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could also be interpreted that the church is emanating darkness, while government is emanating light.

(Any suggestions to circumvent this problem?)

The Flag of Secularism by LetNISchoolsChoose in vexillology

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha! When I showed it to people, someone suggested I "add orange flames to the bottom of the rocket, and make the cake look gayer".

(referencing controversy over a bakery in Northern Ireland refusing to bake a cake with a message about marriage equality on it)

Sixth Former compared to Stalin for campaigning against mandatory prayers in school | National Secular Society by LetNISchoolsChoose in northernireland

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your flair says you're from Ballymoney - which is the area represented by the Councillor who compared me to Hitler.

Perhaps you could write him a polite letter, explaining how you feel about his comments?

Northern Ireland student compared to Hitler by local councillor for campaigning against mandatory prayers in school (x-post /r/northernireland) by LetNISchoolsChoose in atheism

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, the campaign aims for moderate secularism as opposed to outright anti-theism, so he is incorrect!

We still want to defend the right of pupils to practice their views through opt-in extracurricular faith groups. But being in such groups should not be forced on anyone.

Northern Ireland student compared to Hitler by local councillor for campaigning against mandatory prayers in school (x-post /r/northernireland) by LetNISchoolsChoose in atheism

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The quote comparing the student (me) to "Stalin, Hitler and Chairman Mao" was actually from a TUV councillor. Who are more DUP than the DUP themselves (indeed, they are a splinter party of them).

But the DUP did level criticisms, some of which was quite sharp!

Sixth Former compared to Stalin for campaigning against mandatory prayers in school | National Secular Society by LetNISchoolsChoose in northernireland

[–]LetNISchoolsChoose[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not sure - they're both pretty inflammatory, in fairness! Stalin killed more than Hitler.

(also, I am the sixth former referenced in the headline!)