Won’t Those Atheists Just Go Away?
By Michael Lang on Dec 1, 2008 in RELIGION - OR LACK OF
The holiday tree in the Washington state Capitol this year will be joined by a Christian nativity scene and an atheistic billboard.
The Capitol has had a holiday tree, provided by the Association of Washington Business, for 19 years and in 2006, was joined by a menorah sponsored by a Seattle Jewish group. A menorah, for those unfamiliar, is a candelabrum that recognizes Hanukkah.
That prompted a lawmaker from Spokane to stage a protest at the Capitol, demanding the holiday tree be called a "Christmas tree." It also led a local real estate agent to sue the state to allow the nativity display depicting the birth of Jesus.
There have been no requests for a menorah display this year.
But a new addition will be a sign sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation, The Olympian reported. The sign reads, "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."
Annie Laurie Gaylor, foundation co-president, said in a prepared statement that the sign is a reminder of the "real reason for the season, the winter solstice." The solstice, on Dec. 21 this year, is the shortest day of the year.
Meanwhile, the tree - officially called the "Capitol Holiday Kids Tree" - is part of a charity drive for rural fire departments.
A lighting ceremony for the tree - up to 30 feet tall - is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday. A dedication for the atheist sign is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday.
Don Brunell, president of the Association of Washington Business, told The Olympian he isn’t too concerned about the new displays, and that people can call the tree what they want.
"We just treat it as a project. Some governors call it a Christmas tree; some call it a holiday tree," he said. "There’s been controversy over it. To each his own."
EDITORIAL NOTE: Now that we’ve established how one city is going to celebrate, or not, this holiday season….DOES ANYBODY CARE?
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