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  • IL State Comptroller Candidate William Kelly Uses Springfield Nativity Scene For Publicity Stunt

    12/24/2009 7:26:54 PM PST · by Daniel T. Zanoza · 2 replies · 464+ views
    RFFM.org ^ | December 23, 2009 | Daniel T. Zanoza
    by Daniel T. Zanoza, Chairman, Springfield Nativity Scene Committee & Executive Director, RFFM.org ... On December 1st 2008, the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC), received permission from the Secretary of State's office to display a Nativity scene, for the first time in state history, in the state Capitol Rotunda Building. The opening day ceremony attracted a great deal of media and the religious display attracted those with dissenting opinions regarding the expression of religious liberty in the public square as well. This year, a standing room only crowd attended the 2nd annual opening day ceremony for the Springfield Nativity Scene....
  • Illinois Nativity Scene Chair Says Theft of Atheist Sign Unfortunate

    12/17/2008 8:29:27 AM PST · by Daniel T. Zanoza · 11 replies · 522+ views
    RFFM.org ^ | December 17, 2008 | Dan Gura
    SPRINGFIELD, IL -- According to a spokesman for Jesse White, the Illinois Secretary of State, a sign posted by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), was stolen from the state Capitol building Rotunda sometime between 9:45 P.M. Monday and 7 A.M. Tuesday. The sign--which disparaged those who believe in religion or have personal faith--was placed in the Illinois Capitol building in reaction to a Nativity scene that was sponsored by the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) and donations from the public. "It is truly unfortunate that someone decided to express their displeasure with the disturbing sign by stealing it," said...
  • Choir Performs at IL Nativity Scene, Despite Presence of Offensive Atheist Sign

    12/12/2008 8:03:09 PM PST · by Daniel T. Zanoza · 2 replies · 344+ views
    RFFM.org ^ | December 12, 2008 | RFFM.org NEWS
    RFFM.org News SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS -- Nearly 20 members of a choir--which calls itself the Joyful Senior Singers & Ringers--performed in the Illinois state Capitol Building on December 9th. Hailing from the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur, the unique group of musicians and vocalists, consisting solely of senior citizens, performed near an historic privately-sponsored Nativity scene which has been on display in Illinois' Statehouse since December 2nd. There was no official estimate, but those present said the Capitol Rotunda crowd was huge. "What a wonderful experience," said Marian Blankenship, a spokesman and member of the choir. "We didn't even use a...