Posted on 11/21/2007 8:09:13 AM PST by GlennBeck08
Nativity scene causes protest A letter was filed with city to remove the nativity.
Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 7:10 a.m.
MENOMINEE -- A Wisconsin-based group of atheists are protesting a decision by Menominee officials to allow a nativity scene on city property.
The nativity will be in the bandshell.
The Freedom from Religion Foundation filed a letter with the city, saying the display would violate the separation of Church and State.
The Parks and Recreation Committe's approval of the bandshell display comes with the provision that non-Christians be allowed to add their symbols.
Nativity scene plans reconsidered After much controversy, plans for a nativity scene will be reconsidered. Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 7:27 a.m.
MENOMINEE -- City officals in Menominee will reconsider plans for their nativity scene this year after a complaint was filed against the annual tradition.
The Freedom from Religion Foundation, based in Madison, Wisconsin, sent the letter last week. The Foundation says the City-sponsored nativity scene that will be displayed in Menominee, violates the separation of Church and State.
In an effort to work out a suitable agreement, the city will now encourage other faiths to display their symbols at the city bandshell.
"I just sent a brief letter back, recommending that they wait until all the decorating is done, finished up before they, they take a look at it, before they make a decision as to whether it's appropriate or not," stated Eric Strah, Menominee City Manager.
The nativity scene will be located at the bandshell near the marina on 1st Street.
A public works crew will set it up after the Thanksgiving holiday.
http://www.wluctv6.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=68328
"The Parks and Recreation Committe's approval of the bandshell display comes with the provision that non-Christians be allowed to add their symbols."
No problem. Just post the symbol for the "Freedom from religion foundation" off in the grass: (.)
Err, maybe this is their symbol: (!)
The entire history of the United States argues against the judical activism of the very liberal court which reinterpreted the first amendment to disagree with American history.
Nativity scenes, crosses, Christian Christmas decorations, speaking of the creator in government documents such as state constitutions etc. was never considered a violation of the first amendment. The liberal revised version of the constitution which is at war against conservative Christianity disagrees with the truth and is in violation of the real Constitution's intent.
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