At the center of yet another atheist-led drama is a nativity that is currently stationed inside Warren, Michigan City Hall. If the Christian-based imagery is going to be present, atheists contend that the town must also allow other religions displays that represent different viewpoints. The Freedom from Religion Foundation — making headlines and threats coast-to-coast [...]
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The battle over a nativity scene in Athens, Texas, reached new heights this weekend when up to 5,000 supporters flooded the town square. Their purpose? To stand firmly opposed to the attacks a prominent atheist group has waged on the religious display. The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, a group that frequently targets the presence [...]
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The Christmas sprit is alive in downtown Athens, Texas. Reindeer pull Santa, carolers stand on the corner, and a Christmas tree stands tall. But on one corner, a nativity scene — and it’s stirring controversy. The Freedom from Religion Foundation wants it out. “A group from Wisconsin notified us and said we were in violation [...]
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A controversial Christmas time billboard depicting the Virgin Mary holding up a pregnancy testing kit has been vandalised. A large portion was torn off the billboard erected at Auckland Anglican church St Matthew-in-the-City by a group calling itself Catholic Action. Spokesman Arthur Skinner said he and other concerned Catholics want the faith maintained and not [...]
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Chinese police and government officials scuffled with Christians and smashed sound equipment for a public Christmas celebration in an eastern village known for unofficial house churches and producing ornaments. Christians in Xintan village said Friday that the officials wrecked a mixing console, turned over an electric piano and pushed and punched worshippers, injuring five, Tuesday [...]
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