Posted on 12/05/2008 10:25:10 AM PST by TaraP
I thought it would be safe," Freedom From Religion Foundation co-founder Annie Laurie Gaylor told CNN. "It's always a shock when your sign is censored or stolen or mutilated. It's not something you get used to."
The sign, which celebrated the winter solstice, had some residents and Christian organizations calling atheists Scrooges because they said it was attacking the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.
"Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds," the sign from the Freedom From Religion Foundation said in part.
The sign, which was at the Legislative Building at 6:30 a.m. PT, was gone by 7:30 a.m., Gaylor said.
The incident will not stifle the group's message, Gaylor said, adding that a temporary sign with the same message would be placed in the building's Rotunda. Gaylor said a note would be attached saying, "Thou shalt not steal."
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Only extremists celebrate the solstice. The more moderate among us have an equinox festival. Twice a year. :)
“Exactly! Religion they say..What Religion? Scientology?
Wicca? Satanisim? well yes I agree....
They have no clue about the Christian faith, the relationship Jesus Christ has with sinners...”
I copied this from my niece’s profile on Facebook and put it on mine under Religious views: It’s against my relationship to have a religion.
The thing is...there is no way to understand it, unless you have it. Pray that eyes and hearts will be opened.
Fred Phelps and his "church" come to mind as an example of bad folks with a gift for calling attention to themselves.
Good for you...although I am a believer in Christ this nation accepts people of all and non-faith's. As long as we all respect other's faith or opinions we can all agree to disagree as long as no harm is done to others.
I think I noted that in an earlier post on this thread.
but it is still a good point.
“Agenda atheists” are as logically inconsistent as “organized anarchists.”
I thought they were opposed to posting the Ten Commandments in public places. Separation of church and state and all.
How ironic that they become so morally outraged over theft.
Exactly what I was thinking.
I ask questions, too. Lots of them. Deep, thoughtful, complex ones. And I also perceive the deep mystery of the universe. In fact, I am hopeful that I will understand this mystery one day, and if that understanding should include God, then all the better.
Take care.
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