Posted on 01/17/2014 5:43:52 PM PST by ilovesarah2012
MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Extension has removed all of the Gideon Bibles from its conference center guest rooms at the urging of an atheist activist organization.
The Madison, Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) states that it received a complaint last November from a visitor to the university’s Lowell Center, who noticed the Bible in their room.
The organization then sent a letter to university officials, asserting that the placement of the Gideon Bibles violated the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution, which reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
“It is a fundamental principle of Establishment Clause jurisprudence that a government entity cannot promote, advance or otherwise endorse religion,” the letter stated. “Permitting members of outside religious groups the privilege of placing their religious literature in public university guest rooms constitutes state endorsement and advancement of these Christian publications.”
FFRF contended that if visitors want to read the Bible, they can bring their own copy during their stay, or obtain one from the library. It demanded that all Bibles be removed from the premises, and that a written response be provided regarding the matter.
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Why are Atheists allowed to violate others religious freedom?
Perhaps there are not enough Christians at the University of Wisconsin to protest.
I saw we all lodge a complaint that they removed the bible.
Gideon Bibles are placed FREE of charge to hotels, hospitals, doctor offices, etc.
I was in the Gideons for a while. That is what we did.
From what I can gather, atheists believe in God, they just don’t approve of the way He behaves.
They can't it burns if they touch it. Ask them I'm sure they think so.
We should grant these Atheist bigots equal time. Perhaps a bound copy of all 2,000 pages of an anti-Christian document they admire, such as the ObamaCare Act, would make them feel better.
Yes, white western Christians have lost their testicles. Disgusting.
Contrast with http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue20719.html
Why doesn’t the university just let the atheists place their material in the guest rooms too...like Time Magazine or the PBS program guide.
wouldn’t it be amazing if libtards did something on a scale like this if a single Christian complained about something?
uw-madison is extremely liberal. they were more than happy to comply, this gives them cover.
they don’t call it madistan for nothing.
there is no right to be free from religion. that isn’t how it’s written.
interesting.
when one libtard complaiuns about something to libtards in charge, they use the one complainer as justification to do what the complainer wants.
when most of the country is opposed to what the libtards in charge are doing, and say so, the libtards ignore the large majority, which also contains some of the libtards’ normal supporters.
the hypocrisy is fascinating.
“It is a fundamental principle of Establishment Clause jurisprudence that a government entity cannot promote, advance or otherwise endorse religion,” the letter stated.
Uh, that second thing does not say what that first thing is saying.
An easier method is to ask God during your morning prayers to please bless everyone who shall enter your home and/or office today.
What are they afraid of? heehee
I’m complaining about there not being a bible in my room from now on.
You think I’ll get satisfaction?
I would also include something along the lines of:
If you would like to comment on this issue, the FFRF's website is www.ffrf.org. The organisation's mailing address is: PO Box 750, Madison WI 53701. Their telephone and fax numbers are: (ph) 608-256-8900 (FAX) 608-204-0422. I am sure that Staff Attorney Elliott, President Emerita Anne Nicol Gaylor, Co-President Dan Barker or Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor would be pleased to discuss their request with you. Of course, if you would like to discuss this with someone from UW, you may contact: luis.fernandez@uwex.edu
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