Posted on 04/17/2014 7:43:24 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
An atheist group is combatting a Christian Easter display at Wisconsin's Capitol building in Madison by setting up a sign that reads "Nobody died for our 'sins,' Jesus Christ is a myth."
The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it rushed to get a permit for their display after seeing that the Concerned Women for America group was able to set up their own display at Wisconsin's Capitol building. The CWA group's display reportedly included a Christian cross and pro-life literature. The conservative women's group says on its website that it's dedicated to bringing "biblical principles into all levels of public policy."
Annie Laurie Gaylor, president of the FFRF, said in a statement that she finds it "unfortunate" to see a cross displayed in front of a capitol building.
"It's unfortunate to see a sectarian symbol that is increasingly used as a symbol of political intimidation in our state capitol," Gaylor said. "It's also unfortunate to see women serving as a front for a patriarchal religion based on women's subservience and second-class status. This is the same group that helped defeat the Equal Rights Amendment citing its allegiance to biblical principles, instead of civil liberties under our secular government."
Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman Ralph Reed told Fox News that he believes in free speech rights, even though he finds the sign to be "repugnant" and showing "contempt" toward the Christian religion.
"I would certainly hope that people would show more respect for and deference on this most high and holy week … but unfortunately, we crossed that line a long time ago," said Reed, whose nonprofit group seeks to establish conservative principles such as small government and a pro-life culture.
The Wisconsin Capitol building in Madison has long been a site for display battles between atheists and Christians, especially during the holiday season. Over the past few years, the Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation has put up both an "winter solstice message" and a "natural nativity display" at the capitol building, alongside other displays such as the traditional Christmas tree and the less-traditional Festivus pole.
That’s a good point. Another point is that both Muhammad AND Jesus are documented historical figures. Neither are a myth.
These people are just sad.
Easily refuted since Jesus was written about by two prominent historians of the day. Josephus and Tacitus. But I suppose facts don’t mean diddly to athiests...
How about a sign” “atheism is a myth.”
This is religious intolerance, the followers of the “no god god” who attack other religions.
The historicity of Jesus isn’t in question. These people have just shown that they are idiots.
Put up a sign “Barack Obama Is Myth” outside the White Hut.
PFL
Good Point, Seek. In the next round up for the trains to the camps only our Jewish Friends and Christians are to be, according to the world, rounded up. I think we have a surprise waiting. I pray we do.
Well, there are historical records of the Apostles lives. So, I suppose they were following a myth around all that time?
They are not atheists – they are anti-Christian bigots.
“How does Christian religious observance hurt your antitheism?”
(a rebuttal those who say “how does same sex marriage hurt your marriage/life?”)
If Christians, Jews, and Muslims can be forced under penalty of law to celebrate same sex marriages, then certainly atheist supremacists can be forced to tolerate public displays of religious expression.
The war on religion continues.
“Give us Obama!”
And don’t tell me: Obama is the “real deal” with them.
Gravity is a myth!
They certainly get upset with something that, according to them, doesn’t exist.
Because Jesus is Lord and Savior and the devil only draws people away from him. Besides, satan just loves muhammed.
How about “Dead Atheist: All Dressed Up & No Place To Go!”
What they are going to find out the hard way, is that Atheists are at the bottom of the Totem Pole with Muzzies.
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