George Washington was one of the founders of Christ Church in Alexandria, VA and he attended services there for 20 years. On one side of the sanctuary, there is a memorial plaque, acknowledging him. The other side of the sanctyuary features another plaque honoring Robert E. Lee. Both memorials will soon be history. The church has decided that the memorials make some people feel "unsafe and unwelcome." They also believe that the markers are chasing away new parishoners. So they will be removed. Washington Times: While acknowledging “friction” over the decision, the church’s leadership said the twin memorials, which are attached to the wall on either side of the altar, are relics of another era and have no business in a church that proclaims its motto as “All are welcome — no exceptions.” “The plaques in our sanctuary make some in our presence feel unsafe or unwelcome. Some visitors and guests who worship with...(Read Full Post)