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  • 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...