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Historic Nativity Scene To Be Unveiled In IL State Capitol Building in Springfield Tues., Dec. 2nd
RFFM.org ^ | November 27, 2008 | Dan Gura

Posted on 11/27/2008 10:55:19 AM PST by Daniel T. Zanoza

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008, a privately-supported Nativity Scene will go on display in the state Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois. Solely funded and constructed as a result of donations from private citizens, the display depicting the birth of Jesus Christ will stand in the East Hall of the Capitol Building from December 2nd through the 28th.

The Nativity Scene and events surrounding the exhibit are being organized by the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC). The scene--designed and constructed by Chicago-based builder Karl Fritz and his son master craftsman Timothy Fritz--will feature the baby Jesus, Joseph and Mary within a manger.

The Nativity Scene can be viewed by the public ...

(Excerpt) Read more at rffm.typepad.com ...


TOPICS: Government; History; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: christmas; il; illinois; illinoiscapitol; jesuschrist; nativityscene; springfield; waronchristmas; waronchristmas2008

1 posted on 11/27/2008 10:55:20 AM PST by Daniel T. Zanoza
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To: Daniel T. Zanoza

Where are the usual suspects to file a lawsuit to prevent this travesty on The Atheist’s superior sensibilities? (ACLU, People for the American Way, Americans United, etc. etc.) /sarc


2 posted on 11/27/2008 10:59:04 AM PST by pray4liberty (Always vote for life!)
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To: Daniel T. Zanoza

“The Nativity Scene can be viewed by the public ...”

Who will be shown lying in the crib?


3 posted on 11/27/2008 11:02:53 AM PST by 353FMG (The sky is not falling, yet.)
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To: 353FMG

A life size likeness of the One as a baby.... viewers are advised they may kiss or touch the likeness, but they are not allowed to worship it; as this is blasphemous and takes away from the “One’s” true glory.


4 posted on 11/27/2008 11:32:47 AM PST by Operation_Shock_N_Awe (I'd rather be a conservative nut job than a liberal with no nuts and no job)
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To: Daniel T. Zanoza

Speaking of the nativity, I have been having a hard time finding a Christian Christmas scene for my wallpaper for my computer. So many are like cartoons and there are thousands of secular but that is notwhat I want. Anyone know of any? Thanks,Nora Happy Thanksgiving to all God bless


5 posted on 11/27/2008 11:57:32 AM PST by red irish (Gods Children in the womb are to be loved too!)
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To: Daniel T. Zanoza

The American Civil Liberties Union says it won’t fight a plan to erect a Christian nativity scene inside the Capitol Rotunda.

After a month-long review, the Illinois chapter of the ACLU said Daniel Zanoza’s proposal to erect a display inside the Statehouse depicting the birth of Jesus is a form of free speech in a public forum.

Rather than oppose the Lincoln man’s plan because it could violate the constitutional separation of church and state, ACLU spokesman Ed Yohnka noted in an opinion issued Wednesday that other groups could exhibit their own symbolic displays in the same area for the same number of days.

“If someone objects to the ... display, they can engage in counter-speech by putting up their own display inside the Capitol Building,” the ACLU noted.


6 posted on 11/27/2008 12:00:06 PM PST by soroptimist (I don't know why ya come here, I don't know what you want from me. Everybody says you use me.)
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