Nativity Scene To Again Stand In Illinois State Capitol Rotunda

RFFM.org ^ | October 11, 2009 | RFFM.org

[Daniel T. Zanoza]

A Celebration Of Christmas & 1st Amendment Rights Regarding Religious Expression In The Public Square

On December 1st, 2009, the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) will again sponsor a display depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. For the second year in a row, the crèche--with figurines representing Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus--will stand in the State Capitol Rotunda Building in Springfield, Illinois.

In 2008, the SNSC made history when the Secretary of State's office provided a permit to the group, allowing the Nativity Scene to go on display. The crèche and manger scene stood in the State Capitol Building, in accordance with the U.S. Constitution which provides for such religious expression in the public square ...

[mountainlion]

There will be no Christmas in Washington DC, they could not find three wise men but there were too many donkeys.

[presently no screen name]

I like that. So well stated!

[mountainlion]

I like that. So well stated!

I admit that I stole it.