Posted on 12/02/2008 2:04:46 AM PST by Baladas
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- An atheistic sign is included in the state Capitol's holiday display that includes a holiday tree and a Christian nativity scene.
The sign, a new addition this year, is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. The sign reads, "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."
Annie Laurie Gaylor, foundation co-president, said in a prepared statement that the sign is a reminder of the "real reason for the season, the winter solstice." The solstice, on Dec. 21 this year, is the shortest day of the year.
The Capitol has had a holiday tree, provided by the Association of Washington Business, for 19 years.
In 2006, it was joined by a menorah sponsored by a Seattle Jewish group. A menorah is a candelabrum that recognizes Hanukkah.
That prompted a lawmaker from Spokane to stage a protest at the Capitol, demanding the holiday tree be called a "Christmas tree." It also led a local real estate agent to sue the state to allow the nativity display depicting the birth of Jesus.
There have been no requests for a menorah display this year.
The tree -- officially called the "Capitol Holiday Kids Tree" -- is part of a charity drive for rural fire departments.
A lighting ceremony for the tree -- up to 30 feet tall -- is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday.
Excuse me, I thought the reason for holiday displays was to help people celebrate, not to try to ruin people’s good time with propaganda.
I don’t see why atheists are entitled to a religious display, anyway.
What rotten people.
The world is chockabloc with frustrated, unhappy, purposeless people who simply have no other pleasure than to rain on someone else’s parade.
Boy, you said a mouthful, brother. I’m more and more convinced that this malady is the cause of many of our problems, and not coincidentally many liberals are this way.
Actually you can add April 15th to the Atheists “holy days”.
And to the Atheists, December 25th is a THURSDAY... GET YOUR A** to WORK!!!
Because atheism is a religion itself. They even have a god; its name is "unbelief."
When I die, if there is no God, no big deal really. But that poor atheist, when they find out they were wrong. hoo-boy Eternity is such a very long time, ya know?
mrs
If atheism is a religion, then not-collecting-stamps is a hobby.
How sad that they even call it a “holiday tree”.
I can’t WAIT to see what they’re up against when they start the campaign to neutralize ramadan - or whatever the biggest “holy” day is for that bunch.
Hey, get you atheist propoganda outta my Christmas! They already have two days for them, April 1 and May 1.
I know the fools day one but what is May 1st? Inquiring minds want to know.
That's better!
May 1st is MayDay; an international holiday for godless totalitarian Commies everywhere.
The sign reads, “Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.”
What? No Hate Crime Laws in Washington? Surely this is hate speech? Oh sorrry I forgt. Its okay to hate Christians and real Americans. Just not homo’s athiest, socialist and islamofacist....
“I once wanted to be an atheist but I gave it up. They have no holidays!”
Henny Youngman
Isn’t it Wiccans who celebrate the winter solstice?
But yeah, why would a true atheist even care?
What on Earth do you give an Atheist for ‘Freedom from Religion’ day? - A swift kick in the butt day?
An atheist on a blog berated me by saying “What would happen if atheists put up a display?”. Now we know what would happen. It would be bitter and petty.
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