[lugsoul]

There is no manifest effort to remove faith from the public square. Being generous to your view, it could only be stated that there is an effort to remove preferred faith from the sole occupation of the public square.

[EternalVigilance]

...it could only be stated that there is an effort to remove preferred faith from the sole occupation of the public square

You're in an honest mood.

Fact is, there has been a concerted effort for the last generation to remove every possible trace of Christianity from the history and the heritage of the United States.

This particular episode in that effort started with the ACLU's efforts to remove the Ten Commandments from a minor judge in Alabama's courtroom. That judge fought back, and in the process found favor with the people of Alabama.

The elitist lawyers just hate that, and will do whatever it takes to crush him.

[farmer18th]

If removal of this monument causes anybody to doubt their faith or the truth if what was on it, then that person didn't believe anyway.

Who said this was about affirming the faith? This is about reaffirming a common and ancient cultural consensus against historically illegal acts: murder, adultery, dishonoring parents, perjury, theft, covetousness, and, yes, blaspheming God and the Sabbath. All faiths in this country shared a common belief in these standards, despite their denominational differences. Removing them from the public square, or failing to protect their presence, is another victory for a _totally_ secular state. Are you happy with that? Or are you just trying to rationalize your lack of conviction?