Counter Xmas Displays on Public Property

Tired of seeing religious displays on government property during the Christmas holidays? There have been increasing efforts to justify religious symbols by including them with secular symbols — thus “secularizing” the entire display. But does anyone really buy that? Does anyone believe that a crèche, depicting the manger setting with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus, suddenly becomes “secular” because a statue of Frosty the Snowman stands nearby? Many Christians find that idea ludicrous, but it is part and parcel of the increasing effort to justify religious expression as actually being secular in nature.

Instead, they should also stand up and accept the consequences of the religious nature of their symbols: that the government of everyone cannot provide support or privilege to the religion or religious symbols of some.

If there is a display at your local courthouse or on other government property containing religious symbols, contact your local officials to discuss your concerns. Always follow the advice given in the "Effective Activism Guide" first. If all else fails, try making a sturdy sign with the following wording on it:

At this season of
THE WINTER SOLSTICE
may reason prevail.
"There are no gods,
no devils, no angels,
no heaven or hell.
There is only
our natural world.
Religion is but myth
and superstition which
hardens hearts and
enslaves minds."
- Anne Gaylor

Do not include other deliberately offensive language. On the back of the sign, write the 8th commandment; "Thou Shalt Not Steal!" Put your name and contact info on it to make sure it will be returned to you by local authorities. Then place the sign among the other displays.