Raising the White Flag
The banner hung in the gymnasium at Cranston High School West in Cranston, Rhode Island, for 49 years before Jessica Ahlquist came along. A 16-year-old self-described atheist since age 10, Jessica took offense and sued for its removal. Predictably, the American Civil Liberties Union pressed the case, and on January 11 U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Lagueux ordered the banner removed. Miss AhlGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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It seems the atheists have their own religion. They have created atheism and worship it as much as any other religion. So why is it that we must accept their religion and do away with our Christian religion.
Why are the atheist’s only railing against the Christians and not against any others? What would happen if the atheist demanded the Muslim Moon Sign be removed from public view or felt offended by Laws of the Koran?
Why are our courts replacing one religion with another?