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‘Holy War’: Thousands Gather to Support TX Nativity Scene Against Atheists’ Attacks

Thousands Rally to Support Texas Nativity Scene Against Atheist Attacks

The infamous Athens, Texas, nativity scene (Image Source: The Malakoff News)

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.

As the Blaze reported earlier this month, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, a group that frequently targets the presence of faith and religion in the public square, is demanding that a nativity scene be removed from public property.

On Saturday, thousands of supporters assembled in Athens Town Square to rally around and support the religious display. According to WTKR, some likened the ever-intensifying scenario a “holy war.”

Supporters of the nativity scene claim that there’s an attack on Christianity in America. ”It’s time for us to stand together and protect the very principles that made this nation great from its birth,” said Pastor Nathan Lorick, a nativity scene supporter. ”We‘ve become so busy with our lives that we’ve forgotten our first love.”

Watch Lorick speak, below:


Rather than a protest, WTKR reports that the event resembled more of a church service, as thousands said prayers and sang hymns. ”What we need Christians is to stand and say Jesus Christ is the only way,” Pastor Derek Rogers proclaimed.

See protesters, below, singing a Christian praise and worship song:

Critics though — mostly atheists — believe that the scene is offensive and that it should not be present on government property (the nativity is currently positioned in front of the Henderson County Courthouse). The Daily Mail has more:

Saturday’s rally passed without incident and included speeches, patriotic music, Christmas carols and prayers.

The FFRF sent a banner to the court house that it wanted displayed, with a very different message than the birth of Christ.

The group‘s banner read ’At this season of the Winter Solstice, let reason prevail.’

‘There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but a myth & superstition that hardens hearts & enslaves minds,’ it finished.

The sign was initially put up by a mystery man, but was later removed because the proper compliance forms hadn’t been filed. While the FFRF is known to sue if it doesn’t win in these sorts of situations, the town, so far, shows no signs of backing down.

(H/T: WTKR)

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  • sissykatz
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:43am

    I stand with Texas, God,and Christianity.Who funds this FFRF??
    Texas will stand strong….. It always had. I love a Nativity Scene.
    It is so beautiful and calming and peaceful.

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    • Wayne
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:46am

      AMEN I also will stand with TEXAS, Thank GOD for people like these. I wish you the very best.

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    • rock-n-roll-rebel
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:56am

      I have to admit it is refreshing to see Americans standing by their traditions again.

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    • Look for the truth
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:06am

      Thats Awesome

      vote for Rick Santorum

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:10am

      Madelynn Ohair I believe was the founder of this demonic organization.. she looked and acted demonic. I have seen the clip of her at the Supreme Court when she petitioned them to take prayer out of schools.(separation of church and state..You would have cringed to see her at in front of the judges..it was F this and F that…now if most people did that..they would have been held in contempt of court..but not her..the judges sat there stupified and went along with her every whelm… I believe that she was demonically possessed and that day in the courtroom..those judges were had by the devil..Look at what happened to our country since.. it abounded in murder and mayhelm.. Teen rebellion. drugs, alcohol, sex outsid marriage became the norm..unwanted pregnancies..failed multiple marriages. They are tools of Satan. Oh..and Ms. Ohair? She and her son (I believe) and either niece or grand daughter were murdered by someone in their own organizattion.

       
    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:11am

      You just happen to stand against the US Constitution and the prncipals that found this nation. Move the Navity to private property, not government land.

       
    • Average_Joseph
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:14am

      If it comes to a legal battle, I’ll be more than happy to donate to save this Nativity Scene. The FFRF better be prepared because I am sure I am not alone.

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    • dimitrisokolov
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:29am

      I’m not offended by the nativity scene, but I will NOT stand with Texas. Please take your middle eastern superstitions elsewhere, preferably back to the middle east with the rest of the mentally ill people on planet earth.

       
    • McNamara
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:29am

      Proud to be a Texan and an American!! And much longer than Moochelle has ever been.

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    • Rillobymorning
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:30am

      God still reigns!

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    • CatB
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:34am

      I agree .. and no one has a “freedom from religion” in this country … we have the freedom to worship as we wish .. if you don‘t want to don’t .. but that does not mean that you can tell others how to live .. why don’t they go protest in front of a Mosque ..they are the ones who want all under Islam or die.

      I would like to add — What a beautiful nativity.

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:51am

      Its about time we all started counter-protesting. I’m sick of what is happening in America. The minority has gotten their way for too long now. Its time to fight back.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:56am

      DIMITRISOCKOFLOVE…..I’m not offended by your insipidness however please take it back to Moveon.

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    • TexasHunter
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:02am

      Once Again. Do Not Mess with Texas.. God Girls and Guns. We will stand strong defending all at anytime. You Atheist the one that is complaining take your ass to Cali. You will have better luck there.

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    • ahall1950
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:19am

      Amen, I wish those lousy atheists would go the way of Madeline O’hare.

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    • marjorie faye
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:36am

      To encinom:
      Sorry, pal, but it is YOU who is the Taleban in this situation. The Constitution in no way prohibits a nativity scene on public property. That is all in your mind and in the minds of atheists who think like you. The Constitution says only that Congress shall pass no law establishing a religion. A nativity scene on a courthouse LAWN is not a LAW establishing a religion. See, that is where you got mixed up: LAW not LAWN. And, yes, just as I am joking, similarly your view is a joke.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:41am

      ENCINOM…You have been told before…this country was founded on freedom of religion..not freedom from religion…Our country was founded on God and His Son Jesus..on his Biblical laws…that’s what we run on there ENCINOM..or at least that is what we started out to be…the bad has happened because of Satan..of which so many are well acquainted..he is the ruler of this world..but not for long..the millenial kingdom is coming..then after that thousnand year reign..Satan will be let loose again to fool the ones who don’t really belong to God..then they and Satan will be locked up in hell forever…ROMANS 9:18 Therefore..he will have mercy on whom He will have mercy ROM 9 21,22 has not the potter power over the clay, making one for honor and one for dishonor? What if God willing to make his power knownl, endured with much longsuffering the vessels created for destruction… His own were chosen from the foundations of the world..his sheep hear his voice and come when He calls their name..

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    • wvchat
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:44am

      I stand with Texas, Christians and Jews, BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9.

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    • abbygirl1994
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:52am

      I stand with TX and all Christians everywhere… I pray that this happens everywhere.. Come on Christians.. stand up for Jesus… He died for us.. lets stand with him! God elp us all!

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    • wvchat
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:53am

      BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9.
      I stand with Texas, Christians and Jews.

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    • sawbuck
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:54am

      Hey dimi…
      I notice that during your post…You take the time to insult all people of faith during your “supposed tolerance” speech .
      Your underlying current of hate, is bleeding through.

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    • Marcia
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:58am

      If I was looking to move, I‘d follow Glenn Beck’s lead and move to Athens TX!!

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    • drago
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:03pm

      @encinom
      Once again you prove to the world you can not read, nor comprehend, no where in the constitution does is say there can be no nativity sceen, prayer or and other religious type item, or speech on public property.And, like a typical uneducated indoctrinated lib-turd you truely have no clue, and no reason to occupy the same great nation as i do…..

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    • drago
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:09pm

      Want to “feel” the love from these idiots ( the ffr), go to their facebook page, talk about whacked out mental cases…….

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    • sawbuck
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:09pm

      encinom
      Why should Atheist be the Only ones to practice “their faith”….?
      “NO GOD”.. ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY..

      Your all Godless blind fools…. !

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    • Stashu
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:11pm

      Government buildings belong to the TAX PAYERS! Do people of religion pay taxes? YES! So why do atheists get to monopolize the use of tax payer buildings! Merry Christmas America!!

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    • Seasoldier
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:21pm

      The U. S. Supreme Court has long ago ruled that it is constitutional to display Nativity Scenes on public property within certain guidelines. Here’s an example: Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments as follows: http://www.catholicleague.org/nativity-scene-erected-in-central-park-4/

      “Today we erected a life-size nativity scene in Central Park, on the corner of 59th and 5th; it will be up until January 3. Moreover, we did not surround it with secular symbols.
      Every year we get a permit from the New York City Parks Department to display our nativity scene. We choose Central Park because it is a public forum, a place where concerts, marathons and all sorts of festivities take place. We do not seek to display our crèche on public property adjacent to City Hall, because that is the seat of government.”
      It’s good to see citizens standing up for Christmas, which is a federal holiday. Semper fi

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:21pm

      Now, we just need to start getting rid of all the “activist” judges that legislate our lives from the bench. They will continue to do this, until they have a very good reason not to…..Perhaps if we send a few of them to trial, convict and publicly hang them? The reason judges and politicians constantly commit the outrageous acts they do, is because they know the chances are almost non-existent, that they will ever get in trouble, and the rewards of power and money are too great to pass up.

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    • Ivey123
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:21pm

      AMEN !!! It’s about time the majority came out and stood up for the foundation of this country. One Nation Under GOD !!!!

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    • Redwing1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:22pm

      Encinom…please tell the rest of us where in the constitution it says separation of church and state. I believe the only place these words are used in any type of constitution are in the communist Russian constitution. Hugo Black was a liberal judge who used these words and all you libs jumped on it like an ows protester jumps on welfare or a helpless girl at an ows rally.

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    • ghostsouls
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:25pm

      Finally people are fighting back against this PC agenda of the Democrat/Liberals.

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    • lorrainnidaho
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:25pm

      Thumbs up. It’s about time we put a stop to this! The Nativity Scene it OUR beautiful christian tradition. It’s not hurtiung anyone, If you don’t like it then stay away!!

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    • Zero_Zero
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:26pm

      DIMITRISOKOLOV – Classic freethinkianist douche, always saying how silly religion is and yet totally obsessed by it. Go back to Russia and take your “russian bride” mom with you.

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    • TheVoice1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:34pm

      ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:10am

      Madelynn Ohair
      __________

      It’s an interest read to find out just what happened to Ohair. Her end was a lonely one, killed and buried in a shallow grave in the desert. Her son, possible suspect, recanted his association with her and her beliefs as well as became a Christian later.

      Stand Strong America

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    • Huguenot Descendant
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:37pm

      This makes me want to move to Texas.

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:39pm

      @Seasoldier
      Your posts only show how wrong the Christian extremists are. The Navitity was not display near City HAll or anyu other seat of governmental power. That is the issue, with the placement of the Navitity where it is, it is a clear violation of the Constitution and the establishment clause.
      “We choose Central Park because it is a public forum, a place where concerts, marathons and all sorts of festivities take place. We do not seek to display our crèche on public property adjacent to City Hall, because that is the seat of government.”

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    • NC1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:46pm

      I think the athiest ought to go pick on some muslims for a little while and see how that turns out for them.

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    • hotterthanSE
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:54pm

      I would also like to know who funds this FFRF…will be doing some research! Stand with the people of Athens!

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:57pm

      God Bless Athens, Tx. for standing up to the anti-christ types who want to take away our beliefs in the Lord our God, Jesus Christ. They can try to beat it out of me, but I will always stand with Jesus.

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    • LeadNotFollow
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:58pm

      LOOK FOR THE TRUTH… Why do you say vote for Rick Santorum from Pennsylvania? You’ve got the wrong Rick. Gov. Rick Perry is the presidential candidate from Texas.

      Rick Perry 2012

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    • Unix
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:00pm

      God Bless Texas! Stand firm and stand tall as Christians, even if your a faulty one. I thank God every day for being an American, I do love this country and it’s people. We all need to find a way to come together for this collapse, not split apart, that is what our shared enemies desire!
      Pols from both sides, croney captialsism and progressivism have gotten us here…WE THE PEOPLE have to get us out.

      Viva TEA

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    • gentry495
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:03pm

      I am a Christian, a Texan and an American (in that order). If these folks want to pick a fight, they would probably fare much better someplace besides Texas. I believe I speak for most Christians in Texas (and everywhere else in our nation)when I say that we are willing to die for the cause of Christ and for freedom. Remember the ALAMO?

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    • ACLUHater
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:05pm

      Right on! It’s about time the good people make some noise!

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    • rc30
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:13pm

      This is why I left Michigan in 09 and moved to Texas. TEXAS RULES. DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS.

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    • Jomil48
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:15pm

      @Ecinom, go back and read the constitution again, it says freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. you people always try to change things to fit your agenda, and when you can’t you just shout that much louder. This nation was founded on GOD, if you don’t like it, take it up with HIM.

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    • Jomil48
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:17pm

      Don’t mess with Texas

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:40pm

      I stand with Texas. It’s time for a BUYcott Texas trip.

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    • pavepaws
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:43pm

      Wow, a crowd that big occupying a public square, I bet no one was raped or assaulted.

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    • Average_Joseph
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:50pm

      @encinom
      Your quote: “You just happen to stand against the US Constitution and the prncipals that found this nation. Move the Navity to private property, not government land.”

      Can you tell me where in the Constitution it says that private citizens (taxpayers) cannot use public land? And please don’t use the often quoted “Seperation of Church and State.” Please be more specific.

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    • kenXIII
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:58pm

      more and more i find myself growing very tired of this attack on our religion. and more and more i find myself questioning why do i even care about the constitution, my loyalty is to god and our savior Jesus Christ.

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    • FedUpWObama
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:10pm

      Which State in the USA has the majority of Atheists????

      Sure wish all you Atheist would go there and leave us alone.

      GOD BLESS TEXAS!!! I stand with you. Would move to Texas in a skinny minute if I could.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:22pm

      encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:11am
      You just happen to stand against the US Constitution and the prncipals that found this nation. Move the Navity to private property, not government land.
      ***************************************************************************************

      You lied…….AGAIN!

      Separation of Church and State – The Metaphor and the Constitution
      “Separation of church and state” is a common metaphor that is well recognized. Equally well recognized is the metaphorical meaning of the church staying out of the state‘s business and the state staying out of the church’s business. Because of the very common usage of the “separation of church and state phrase,” most people incorrectly think the phrase is in the constitution. The phrase “wall of separation between the church and the state” was originally coined by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to the Danbury Baptists on January 1, 1802. His purpose in this letter was to assuage the fears of the Danbury, Connecticut Baptists, and so he told them that this wall had been erected to protect them. The metaphor was used exclusively to keep the state out of the church’s business, not to keep the church out of the state’s business.

      continued………………….

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:23pm

      continued………….

      The constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Both the free exercise clause and the establishment clause place restrictions on the government concerning laws they pass or interfering with religion. No restrictions are placed on religions except perhaps that a religious denomination cannot become the state religion.

      However, currently the implied common meaning and the use of the metaphor is strictly for the church staying out of the state’s business. The opposite meaning essentially cannot be found in the media, the judiciary, or in public debate and is not any part of the agenda of the ACLU or the judiciary.

      This, in conjunction with several other factors, makes the “separation of church and state” metaphor an icon for eliminating anything having to do with Christian theism, the religion of our heritage, in the public arena. One of these factors is the use of the metaphor in place of the actual words of the constitution in discourse and debate. This allows the true meaning of the words in the constitution to be effectively changed to the implied meaning of the metaphor and the effect of the “free exercise” clause to be obviated. Another factor facilitating the icon to censor all forms of Christian theism in the public arena is a complete misunderstanding of the “establishment” clause.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:25pm

      continued………

      Separation of Church and State – The Establishment Clause in Context

      In addition to the “Separation of Church and State” metaphor misrepresenting the words of the establishment clause, the true meaning of the establishment clause is also misrepresented. The “establishment” clause states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. . .” Before these words can be put in context and the true meaning of the clause can be correctly identified, we need to examine the word “religion” and put it in America’s historical context at the time the constitution was framed. In addition, we need to examine the previous European historical background of the founders of our country to identify what specifically motivated them to place the “establishment” clause in the constitution.

      To accomplish this, we need to add more specificity to the word “religion” to clarify both the American and European historical backgrounds and put the word “religion” in proper context. We need to delineate between doctrinal and denominational religion. We also need to understand that the doctrinal religion being discussed is Christian Theism, which is defined by a belief in the Bible. We know what specific Christian denominational religions are.

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    • Libertyordeath73
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:30pm

      Agreed, sissy. If I were near them, I’d go attend. I stand with them as well. My family and I are fellow Texans.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:30pm

      continued………..

      It was understood that Christian Theism was the default state doctrinal religion. As opposed to being something to fear, it was something believed to be vital to the success of our government. Consequently, the framers feared a state denominational religion not a state doctrinal religion! Some additional evidences that indicate Christian Theism was the national doctrinal religion are listed below:

      Emblazoned over the Speaker of the House in the US Capitol are the words “In God We Trust.”
      The Supreme Court building built in the 1930′s has carvings of Moses and the Ten Commandments.
      God is mentioned in stone all over Washington D.C., on its monuments and buildings.
      As a nation, we have celebrated Christmas to commemorate the Savior’s birth for centuries.
      Oaths in courtrooms have invoked God from the beginning.
      The founding fathers often quoted the Bible in their writings.
      Every president that has given an inaugural address has mentioned God in that speech.
      Prayers have been said at the swearing in of each president.
      Each president was sworn in on the Bible, saying the words, “So help me God.”
      Our national anthem mentions God.
      The liberty bell has a Bible verse engraved on it.
      The original constitution of all 50 states mentions God.
      Chaplains have been in the public payroll from the very beginning.
      Our nations birth certificate, the Declaration of Independence, mentions God four times.
      The Bible was used as a textbook in the schoo

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:35pm

      Separation of Church and State – The Metaphor and the Constitution

      http://www.allabouthistory.org/separation-of-church-and-state.htm

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    • 1marinesthoughts
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:38pm

      Agrees with SISSYKATZ

      I stand with Texas, God,and Christianity.Who funds this FFRF?

      As a Texan bring on FFRF ever hear the term DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS YOU ASSES

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    • TimH
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:51pm

      Get your freak on. Jesus Freak that is.

      http://www.BornAgainHeathens.com

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    • ReynMansson
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:03pm

      Hey!!! ASHESTOASHES – You are a very mistaken and maybe worse. First Madelynn Murray O’hair founded American Atheist in Austin, Tx. The FFRF was co-founded by Anne Nicol Gaylor and her daughter, Annie Laurie Gaylor, in 1976.

      Prayer in schools had already been ended in 1962 by the Court’s ruling in Engel v. Vitale. Murray’s 1963 court case banned coercive Bible verse recitation at public schools in the United States. Abington School District v. Schempp, Schempp introduced the freedom to choose no religion.

      She never appeared before the courts during that case so there can be no film of her dropping the F-bomb. FACT: The SCOTUS does not and has never allowed filming or even cameras in the courtroom. The film you claim to have seen can not exist, you are lying.

      And she looked like any normal mother.

      When asked why she was an Atheist, Murray said, “Because religion is a crutch, and only the crippled need crutches”

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:04pm

      @THE VOICE..I have seen the story on Madelyn O’Hair..and I don’t remember them ever suspecting her son..I don’t believe that he was ever involved..but I knew that he became a Christian..As far as who killed her..I believe that they proved it was some guys in her Atheist Organization..and the motive I bellieve was robbery..can you imagine having a mother like that.?

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    • fatjack
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:12pm

      encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:11am

      You just happen to stand against the US Constitution and the prncipals that found this nation. Move the Navity to private property, not government land.
      _____________________________________________________

      Being a progressive liberal wasn’t far enough left for you, so now you have turned into a neo-liberal Paulbutt. Muhahahahaha it figures.

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    • lodgerat
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:54pm

      In DeSoto Missouri where my daughter lives they have a Nativity scene with live people and live animals. It is beautiful. Thanks to Mahn’s Funeral Home for having this every Christmas.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:01pm

      !REYNMANSON WRONG..She took credit for ending prayer,.it was ended by the one you cited one year earlier..She ended bible verse reading..and she was in a short clip on one of the Discovery ID type shows several times…I am quite sure ttat I am not the only one who has seen it…She may have looked and talked like your mother…not mine or any mother that I know.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O'Hair

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:06pm

      @REYNMMANSON Oh and I never said she founded that FFRF or whatever.. she was an American atheist activist and founder of the organization American Atheists and its president from 1963 to 1986.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:18pm

      @ Average_Joseph
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:50pm

      @encinom
      Your quote: “You just happen to stand against the US Constitution and the prncipals that found this nation. Move the Navity to private property, not government land.”

      Can you tell me where in the Constitution it says that private citizens (taxpayers) cannot use public land? And please don’t use the often quoted “Seperation of Church and State.” Please be more specific.
      —————————————————————————————————
      Especially since there is NO SUCH THING as a separation of Church and State, EXCEPT in the pathetic minds of progressives morons, which the always wrong, and forever idiot encinom is.

      I love how progressotards try to steal a discussion with Jefferson and the Danbury Baptists and think it actually has any bearing on the Law of the Land.

      There’s a tsunami return to the Constitution coming and jerks like encinom will be praying for the mountains to fall on them to save them from the face of Him who sits on the Throne.

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    • Jim in Houston
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:35pm

      I have an idea. Let’s start a Freedom From Atheist Idiots movement and go after them.

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    • ozchambers
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:35pm

      This Virginia boy says: “God bless Texas!”

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    • georgiavietvet
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 5:04pm

      SISSYKATZ………………. i stand with you and the 5000 folks in texas. its about time we stand up to the athiests. if they sue, file a counter suit against them, for the offense they are heaping on christians, with their denial of GOD, and their attempt to force their beliefs on the rest of us. fight fire with fire. its time these jackasses are shown that christians will no longer back down……………………………..

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 5:30pm

      This is just wonderful. I wish I was there, I would be standing with them, but I am with them in spirit. God Bless these people for taking a stand for Him.

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    • EchoHawk
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 5:40pm

      Obviously there are many here who do not understand the simple phrase “congress shall make no law RESPECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION”

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 5:54pm

      @ old white guy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 4:49pm

      alright. Jesus never said we had to put up with these aholes. he said we would be villified for His name sake. as for turning the other cheek i think he meant personal grieviences. He also told peter to carry a sword. i don’t think he meant to carry it to cut sushi.
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      Good post. “Some” people who claim to be Christian use the faith to hide FROM taking a stand in the name of Jesus Christ. They cower in abject fear because they themselves lack the resolve to stand and be counted. They always want someone else to fight their battles for them. If Jesus wanted a Church of sniveling cowards he‘d have recruited the Pharisee’s, and Sadducee. When it comes to the Temple of God (which we are) we are to drive the enemy out and not even allow them to be mentioned among us. I will prefer others over me, but I will not let others think that just because I’m a Christian that makes me weak. There are times when being passive is a greater sin than striking out.

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    • RehabUncleSam
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:01pm

      @encinom
      You have the right to be offended only. The Establishment Clause was intended to prohibit the federal government from declaring and financially supporting a national religion.Some governmental activity related to religion has been declared constitutional by the Supreme Court.

      If faith and hope and the values of the Ten Commandments offends you. The people here and in that community of Texas have spoken. People who lack faith offend those who have faith all the time, you don’t see them asking for you to be removed from public property.

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    • LaureenMillarHolt
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:09pm

      Who “funds” the FFRF?
      I’m going to do a search on Google & find out. I will NOT be surprised in the least if @ least SOME of their support comes from the Democratic party, or members of it. Democrats/liberals are well-known for this kind of activity–by far, not ALL of them, but Democrats are largely secular- & socialist-minded.

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    • SHOWMESTATEGUY
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:17pm

      @ ENCINOM———-

      Let’s suppose you get your wish and all forms of Christianity are removed from the public sector only to be found in the private sector. Will the dogs of hate lie down? No. You and people like you will continue your battle against the light. It’s the light you hate, not where the light shines.

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    • cgnick
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:26pm

      Don’t get mad when someome wants to put a Jewish or Muslim display right next to the Nativity Scene. Be careful what you ask for with allowing religious displays on public property.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:30pm

      @ REYNNANSON…I’m lying?? http://goodnewspirit.com/1963.htm

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    • sblex
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:36pm

      Thank God for Texas, and thank God I live in the great state of Texas. We are not afraid to stand up for the truth. I would like to say thank you to everyone who traveled to Athens, Tx on Saturday to defend the Nativity Scene. I think Christians finally realize that it is our right and responsibilty to stand up for what we believe. God was alive and well in Athens Courthouse and so were the believers that were there. I feel very
      privaleged to have been a part of this service and I pray this will catch on all over our USA. If we do not protect our rights now we will not even be able to have a bible or go to church. Are we really willing to take the chance of losing our christian heritage as we know it? Please America, we must not be complacent any longer. ENOUGH is ENOUGH. I thank God for someone who wasn’t afraid to stand for the truth and for our liberties. Don’t forget, “A government big enough to give you everything is also big enough to take it away” and “When the people fear the government it is tyranny, and when the government fears the people it is liberty”. “Choose ye this day whom you will serve”. I am blessed to be an American and to live in the greatest country in the world. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:47pm

      I LOVE TEXAS, I love the Texas people. I visited there a couple of summers to my Grandparents farm as a child. Everything I learned was what shaped my life. I learned to hunt, fish and catch crawdads for bait, listen to the dogs at night on the tract of a deer or fox. Those visits have stayed with me all my life and all I’ve ever wanted, was to live in Texas.

      I moved there for 3 years in the late 90′s and hated to leave, but had to take care of mom who is in her 90′s now. Some day I’ll move back and look for my prince charming to complete my life, who also loves Texas. If that doesn’t work, I drink coffee from a cup that says:

      If you lead a good life, Say your prayers & go to Church; When you die you will go to TEXAS!
      I only hope I can do it before I die. God Bless Texas.

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    • cyclops
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:57pm

      Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • helicop
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:00pm

      Me too. Texas is one of the few states that has balls. Freedom from religion can take a big flying leap.

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    • UMN2419
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:43pm

      I am a liberal and I fully support the nativity scene as I understand it is not in violation of the constitution. However, I hope all of you who also support the nativity scene also realize that by doing so, you must also accept the right of a Jewish group to display a Star of David, an Islamic group to display their own symbol, an Atheist group to display a symbol or scene, and a Satanist group to do the same.

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    • XScramblerX
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:44pm

      Amen! I heard Pastor Derek Rogers all they way up north.
      I too will stand with Texas and God !
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!
      MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:02pm

      Atheists are such hilarious little toads. A little look back to the birth of this Nation.

      That inauguration occurred in New York City, which served as the nation’s capital during the first year of the new federal government. The preparations had been extensive; everything had been well planned.

      The papers reported on the first inaugural activity:

      [O]n the morning of the day on which our illustrious President will be invested with his office, the bells will ring at nine o’clock, when the people may go up to the house of God and in a solemn manner commit the new government, with its important train of consequences, to the holy protection and blessing of the Most High. An early hour is prudently fixed for this peculiar act of devotion and . . . is designed wholly for prayer.

      More? Next post.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:04pm

      Standing beside Livingston and Washington were many distinguished officials, including Vice President John Adams, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay, Generals Henry Knox and Philip Schuyler, and several others. The Bible was opened (at random) to Genesis 49; Washington placed his left hand upon the open Bible, raised his right, took the oath of office, then bent over and reverently kissed the Bible. Chancellor Livingston proclaimed, “It is done!” Turning to the crowd assembled below, he shouted, “Long live George Washington – the first President of the United States!” That shout was echoed and re-echoed by the crowd. Washington and the other officials then departed the balcony and went inside Federal Hall to the Senate Chamber where Washington delivered his Inaugural Address.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:06pm

      Having finished his address, Washington offered its closing prayer:

      Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave – but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the Human Race in humble supplication [prayer] that . . . His Divine blessing may be equally conspicuous in the enlarged views, the temperate consultations, and the wise measures on which the success of this government must depend.
      The next inaugural activities then began – activities arranged by Congress itself when the Senate directed:

      That after the oath shall have been administered to the President, he – attended by the Vice-President and members of the Senate and House of Representatives – proceed to St. Paul’s Chapel to hear Divine service.
      The House had approved the same resolution, so the president and Congress thus went en masse to church as an official body. As affirmed by congressional records:

      The President, the Vice-President, the Senate, and House of Representatives, &c., then proceeded to St. Paul’s Chapel, where Divine Service was performed by the chaplain of Congress.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:08pm

      Even though certain BLAZE moderators take extraordinary liberty in trying to silence Gods people. Eventually we get the message out.

      The service at St. Paul’s was conducted by The Right Reverend Samuel Provoost – the Episcopal Bishop of New York, who had been chosen chaplain of the Senate the week preceding the inauguration. He performed the service according to The Book of Common Prayer, including prayers taken from Psalms 144-150 and Scripture readings and Bible lessons from the book of Acts, I Kings, and the Third Epistle of John.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:15pm

      My last few posts are printed with thanks to and on behalf of my brother in Christ Jesus, David Barton.

      Separation of Church and State is an ABSOLUTE LIE!

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    • EddardStark
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:22pm

      Yay! Religious extremism! I haven’t seen this kind of “holy war” since a group of Muslims tried to build a mosque on private property. Government stay out of religion!!!! Unless it is keeping mosques out of America, that is.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:24pm

      Lets turn to the SCOTUS opinion in the case of Holy Trinity

      Even the constitution of the United States, which is supposed to have little touch upon the private life of the individual, contains in the first amendment a declaration common to the constitutions of all the states, as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” etc., – and also provides in article 1, § 7, (a provision common to many constitutions,) that the executive shall have 10 days (Sundays excepted) within which to determine whether he will approve or veto a bill.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:26pm

      There is no dissonance in these declarations. There is a universal language pervading them all, having one meaning. They affirm and reaffirm that this is a religious nation. These are not individual sayings, declarations of private persons. They are organic utterances. They speak the voice of the entire people. While because of a general recognition of this truth the question has seldom been presented to the courts, yet we find that in Updegraph v. Comm., 11 Serg. & R. 394, 400, it was decided that, “Christianity, general Christianity, is, and always has been, a part of the common law of Pennsylvania; * * * not Christianity with an established church and tithes and spiritual courts, but Christianity with liberty of conscience to all men.” And in People v. Ruggles, 8 Johns. 290, 294, 295, Chancellor KENT, the great commentator on American law, speaking as chief justice of the supreme court of New York, said: “The people of this state, in common with the people of this country, profess the general doctrines of Christianity as the rule of their faith and practice; and to scandalize the author of those doctrines in not only, in a religious point of view, extremely impious, but, even in respect to the obligations due to society, is a gross violation of decency and good order.

      (cont. next post)

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:27pm

      The free, equal, and undisturbed enjoyment of religious opinion, whatever it may be, and free and decent discussions on any religious [143 U.S. 457, 471] subject, is granted and secured; but to revile, with malicious and blasphemous contempt, the religion professed by almost the whole community is an abuse of that right. Nor are we bound by any expressions in the constitution, as some have strangely supposed, either not to punish at all, or to punish indiscriminately the like attacks upon the religion of Mahomet or of the Grand Lama; and for this plain reason that the case assumes that we are a Christian people, and the morality of the country is deeply ingrafted upon Christianity, and not upon the doctrines or worship of those impostors.” And in the famous case of Vidal v. Girard‘s Ex’rs, 2 How. 127, 198, this court, while sustaining the will of Mr. Girard, with its provisions for the creation of a college into which no minister should be permitted to enter, observed: “it is also said, and truly, that the Christian religion is a part of the common law of Pennsylvania.”

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:28pm

      If we pass beyond these matters to a view of American life, as expressed by its laws, its business, its customs, and its society, we find everywhere a clear recognition of the same truth. Among other matters note the following: The form of oath universally prevailing, concluding with an appeal to the Almighty; the custom of opening sessions of all deliberative bodies and most conventions with prayer; the prefatory words of all wills, “In the name of God, amen;” the laws respecting the observance of the Sabbath, with the general cessation of all secular business, and the closing of courts, legislatures, and other similar public assemblies on that day; the churches and church organizations which abound in every city, town, and hamlet; the multitude of charitable organizations existing everywhere under Christian auspices; the gigantic missionary associations, with general support, and aiming to establish Christian missions in every quarter of the globe. These and many other matters which might be noticed, add a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian nation. In the face of all these, shall it be believed that a congress of the United States intended to make it a misdemeanor for a church of this country to contract for the services of a Christian minister residing in another nation?

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:31pm

      @ EddardStark
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:22pm

      Yay! Religious extremism! I haven’t seen this kind of “holy war” since a group of Muslims tried to build a mosque on private property. Government stay out of religion!!!! Unless it is keeping mosques out of America, that is.
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      Don’t you worry your sad little head. Christians will be praying for you. Unfortunately for you, you cannot have a United States of America WITHOUT Christianity and the Supreme Judge of the Universe.

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    • clinchr
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 8:38pm

      Good for the defenders of the Nativity. It’s time that the silent majority be silent no longer. WE ARE A CHRISTIAN NATION WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:06pm

      This is another website about Madelyn Ohair..http://www.allaboutpopularissues.org/prayer-in-the-public-schools-faq.htm Therein it states that 2 petitions for banning prayer in 1962 and 1963.. She claimed credit for it..I never heard of the first one. As for cameras being banned..I could find nothing on that except for in 1965 during an Estes criminal case..It was said that the press stopped following her because they had to bleep our so many word..I didn’t realize that she had been in the service so cursing like a sailor might apply.. As far as her never having made a court appearanc…I never would have known had I not seen it on television and as far saying she never made an appearance…prove it.

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    • JustPeachy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:20pm

      @CGNICK – Look. I’m a Christian who is one of the REALLY weird ones who happens to not care much for Halloween. And like it or not, it is based upon a type of “religion” if you will and almost SEEMS like it is to some. I don’t much care for the “decorations” for the “holiday,” but hey–ya know–some people actually enjoy both the holiday and the decorations.

      So for one time out of the year, I “put up” with them everywhere–on courtyard lawns, in stores, in my neighborhood, restaurants–wherever.

      I may not personally like them, but I don’t begrudge others who do.

      So. . . if Jews or Muslims wish to display items of their faith too – - SO WHAT?!? LOL To ME, anyway, it would be no worse than what I see around Halloween! LOL

      Decorations, symbols, etc. are sometimes out there–sometimes in public view even.

      GET OVER IT.

      Good grief, Charlie Brown.

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    • janedough1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:06pm

      I hate to tell those atheists, but the constitution does not grant any rights. It only recognizes rights granted by God. If there is no God, they have no right to anything.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:22pm

      @ janedough1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:06pm

      I hate to tell those atheists, but the constitution does not grant any rights. It only recognizes rights granted by God. If there is no God, they have no right to anything.
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      QFT (quoted for truth)

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    • lanurse1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:37pm

      FFRF sounds like a Soros outfit~~~

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:38pm

      Thank you 10thAmendment

      Good stuff

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    • kamikazecowboy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:01pm

      Pavepaws “YOU ARE CORRECT IN YOUR THOUGHT OF ”NO ONE WAS RAPED OR ASSAULTED”
      in the simple respect that most (40% or more) Texans have a concealed carry permit and well ChknSht cowards like thosr of FFR dont have the testicular fortitiude to take those odds GOD BLESS TEXAS, I got here as fast as I could. The little podunk town I live in has twin nativities on each end of town and countless others thruout , AND OMG OUR SCHOOLS EVEN BEGIN THE DAY WITH A PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALEGANCE AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Lets them come and TRY to take this away, have them ask Gonzales how that work out for him , if they did Im sure they wouldnt find the remains of them anytime soon

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    • piper60
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:01pm

      I’d almost be willing to bet that Soros is behind these atheists. He cannot stand the thought of anyone other than himself being in charge.

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    • The10thAmendment
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:24pm

      @ Therightsofbilly
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:38pm

      Thank you 10thAmendment

      Good stuff
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      My friend we have MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH more declarations of this Nations founding as an ENTIRELY Christian Nation. The more the toads of atheism (the religion of self worship) open their pieholes the deeper they are going to drive themselves back into the caves they crawled out of.

      We can go all the way back to the original Colony declarations and intents, the establishments of the various State Constitutions AFTER the the ratification of the US Constitution that makes religion (in their words CHRISTIAN denominations) protected against infringement, and in fact blasphemy against Christianity a crime. There has NEVER been such protection offered to what the Founders declared to be IMPOSTER religions, such as Judaism, Hinduism, and the Mohammedans.

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    • Sigdrifa
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 3:28am

      Amen! Supporting from Melbourne Australia! Praise God and Merry Christmas!

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 8:19am

      the “sacred Writings” tell us who is funding the FFRF — we struggle not against flesh and blood but against principalities,powers, and rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places– Ephesians 6:12-but we ought not be too worried For as the Aposle said in his letter to the Believers at Rome (Romans 8:38,39 ) I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,nor things present,nor things to come, nor height nor depth,nor any other created thing,shall be able to separate us from the love of God,which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” I hear the man who married the atheist that started FFRF was at one time ordained as a Preacher in the Pentacostal faith. I am convinced the powers behind these malicious attacks against our foundation as Americans cannot prevail if we are not silent– but stand- and proclaim the good news that we are a religious people –this is a Christian nation-and anything less than that is not acceptable.

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    • ReynMansson
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 9:02am

      @ASHES2ASHES!
      On Dec 19th at 10AM you posted the following:, I have seen the clip of her at the Supreme Court when she petitioned them to take prayer out of schools.
      LIE 1. clip of her at the Supreme Court. That is impossible. Show me ANY clip of anyone presenting before SCOTUS, any clip, find one. The SCOTUS has never allowed cameras, so you have never seen film or video of anyone presenting a case. Second, lawyers only appear in SCOTUS Hearing, not witnesses. I have been to the SCOTUS, I used to be a ACLU investigator.

      LIE 2: she petitioned them to take prayer out of schools. Her case was about compulsory bible reading and it reenforced the previous decision on prayer. Her case was absorbed into a similar case so the judgement was in a broader issue. It created the concept of Freedom to chose NO RELIGION as a protected class.

      For camera in court see this news story:http://thehill.com/blogs/twitter-room/other-news/200311-democrat-pushes-for-cameras-in-supreme-court

      She never appeared before the courts during that case so there can be no film of her dropping the F-bomb in front of judges . FACT: The SCOTUS does not and has never allowed filming or even cameras in the courtroom. The film you claim to have seen can not exist, you are lying.

      Then you post a link to Goodnews Christian Ministry, a conspiracy site that says, ‘Did God send us any warning, any sign?
      Five months after the American Supreme Court expelled Jesus, the president of the United States was

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    • newrepublic7
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 9:09am

      Glad to see my christian brothers and sisters finally standing up against these attacks. It’s time! Stand up and fight back!

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    • Servant Of YHVH
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 9:48am

      I agree! I live here and stand with Texas and I stand with what is good and right and I just ignore the little fleas, mosquitoes and gnats that permeate our society. The only other thing that I have to say is this:

      “Critics though — mostly atheists — believe that the scene is offensive and that it should not be present on government property”
      Well I as well as millions of others not only believe but we also fully agree that these “Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation,” and others like them are offensive and that THEY should not be present on government property. They want to make them get rid of these like these because they are “offensive”, well we know that they are offensive so therefore they should remove themselves from anyone or anywhere that intelligence is present because they repeatedly prove that they are completely out of place and are not compatible with intelligence. Therefore I propose that they remove themselves from anything that has intelligence anywhere nearby.

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    • Brents Torts
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 12:16pm

      encinom,
      Have you ever read the constitution? Your comments suggest you haven’t.

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    • GoodWithoutGod
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 1:13pm

      who funds the FFRF? who funds your church? like minded followers ,right?
      seeee.. you coulda figured that out all by your lonesome couldn’t cha.lol,,,jk

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    • teamarcheson
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 2:25pm

      Its Time For The Battle Hymn of the Republic to be Sung Everywhere As A Call To Arms.

      Its time for Christian Soldiers to Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. Praise the Lord and pull his swift sword out of its scabert. Atheists everywhere will flee at the sight of his powerful swift sword.

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    • HumbleMan
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 8:27pm

      ENCINOM, you miss the mark as usual. We are a “Christian Nation”. Look it up.

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    • HumbleMan
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 8:38pm

      Oh Please ENCINOM, keeper of all knowledge and wisdom. Can you explain why George Washington declared Christmas a national holiday? … and for that matter “Thanksgiving” … and various days of prayer. Let’s not forget the “in the year of our Lord” phrase in the Constitution … Gee, which “Lord” could that be, and why is the date associated with his life on earth. And let’s go all the way to “by the creator” in the declaration (an intrinsic part by reference, of the Constitution) who gave us the rights we have.

      I despise the cancer you and your like try to impose upon us. May God find mercy upon your soul.

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    • KICKILLEGALSOUT
      Posted on December 20, 2011 at 10:38pm

      The Freedom from Religion foundation should rename their organization to Anti Christian organization because the only people they ever target is Christians. Whenever you get a chance you act like you are a supporter and should send them an email and ask them to fight any recent thing you have heard about Islam creeping into the public life.

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    • hatemonger
      Posted on December 21, 2011 at 1:18am

      Encinom, satan called, he said he has the perfect reception for you when you get there. It involves nashing of teeth.

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    • hatemonger
      Posted on December 21, 2011 at 1:20am

      Uhh the empty section of grass with no decorative display is the athiest scene isn’t it?

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    • mooskie
      Posted on December 21, 2011 at 2:18am

      If anyone wants to know one of the reasons why Glenn Beck joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints … This is a good place to start….

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xVw6PsSinI

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    • hgaut
      Posted on December 25, 2011 at 11:29am

      Danggit I’d love to live in a town like this that has community spirit and backbone. I’m sick and tird of this persecution. We need a Joshua generation to take the land back. Merry Christmas to all.

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  • NewLife56
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:43am

    What makes me sick, is everyone knows our Founding Fathers said this

    While the Government cannot force anyone to put up these things, they also said the Government CANNOT force anyone to take them down, they wanted the common sense rule, as long as taxpayers aren’t forced to pay for it, then if you don’t want to see them, then simply turn your head.

    Congress shall not pass laws endorsing religion, but it shall not prohibit the exhibition of it either.

    What part of “Shall not Prohibi”t don’t they get?

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:47am

      It is time to push the Left back….. Hard !

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    • mils
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:58am

      Time to vote in new judges that are not so politically correct..

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    • Cesium
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:52am

      @Newlife56 Finally some real American sense! Time to stop voting for politicians based on their religious background and more by what they can do for the country. I don‘t see Ron Paul shoving his faith down everyone’s throat. He is the only real American candidate.

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    • john m h
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:20am

      Again , the minority is trying to control the majority, its a wonder the president does not have holder helping the athiest.

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    • BoomSlander
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:30am

      If the Government said citizens could not have a nativity scene on PRIVATE property you’d be totally correct. However, this is PUBLIC…read it again…PUPLIC PROPERTY. It is owned by the GOVERNMENT. Jesus, it’s called reading comprehension people.

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    • Trance
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:35am

      When it is on government property, the taxplayers are paying for it. Move it to a private property and nobody would be offended.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:41am

      The founders didn’t make a distinction between public and private, they held church services in the capital building, used public funds to print bibles. paid people to pray before congress, clear the morons on the left can’t read and understand history.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:59am

      Has anyone noticed that when one goes to the voting polls..that they have agendas written most likely by attorneys in attorney jargon that is very difficult if not impossible to understand..when they could just say it simply where anyone voting could understand? THe last time I voted..I asked one of the people there what it meant and they said it was just a stance which was more Politically Correct.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:42pm

      @BOOMSLANDER

      It seems to me that when you read about the Founding Fathers, and what they envisioned for us, you have “selective comprehension”

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    • ezekiel22
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:50pm

      Boomie boy it has nothing to do with reading comprehension. Take the time and effort and study the issue first. You can go all the way back to the Magna Carta if you would like. You could go all the way back to the Mayflower as well. The establishment clause came from the concern of the state establishing a religion such as the Church of England or the political meddling of say the Roman Catholic Church for examples. There was also the pew tax in which you supported the sanctioned church whether or not you were a member.
      When you decide to take the time and study the arguments and history you will find out how spurious the separation of church and state really is. So now it is time to see how your comprehension of historical facts are. By the previous post i am supposing you can read.

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  • BoomSlander
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:42am

    A Holy War…that’s totally WWJD.

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    • cmoursler
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:48am

      actually, it is what Jesus would do. He wasn’t afraid to confront the lenders in the temple or call a spade a spade. And, in the biggest holy war of all he died on the cross and defeated hell, death and the grave..I am not sure what type of savior you think we have…but whatever else he was…He was a fighter.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:10pm

      Just wait till Jesus comes back!
      We will all see the “Lion of the tribe of Judah”.
      Jesus is coming back with a sword next time!

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    • jvig
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 3:40pm

      Luke 12:51-53:

      “51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

      52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

      53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.”

      Jesus fought and won the Holy War already. We continue to remember and honor His name and sacrifice. This is a war though it is a war of ideals. The question everyone will have to answer is what side are you on?

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  • Xpat48
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:41am

    Bout time we make a stand!

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    • mils
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:46am

      I hope we see this stand taken through out our country
      As the article said..the group usually goes to court when challenged…so maybe we need NEW JUDGES…throughout the nation…

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    • Gary Fishaholic
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:03am

      Agreed! Thank you

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    • stopthespending
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:21am

      Now let‘s make a stand in 2012’ and get these people out of here.

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  • ginger100
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:40am

    Let me get this straight, this group opposes a scene where a baby is born in a barn in December and would rather have nothing there which would be their belief. So a scene with nothing would be like them pushing their beliefs on me? Let people believe what they want to believe already.

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:39am

    If this had been a bunch of OWS idiots, or Atheists destroying the scene, the press would have been ALL over this story.

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    • jasmer
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:13pm

      To paraphrase Mark Steyn, I can hardly wait for these brave and noble Atheists to attack Ramadan in Saudi Arabia.

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  • nobull14
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:39am

    The war against these butt wipe Atheist has too be fought other wise they will keep trying to to destroy are faith in God

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:13am

      Nah, you can keep your beliefs in imgainary sky fathers, just leave the governmet out of religion. Move the scene to private property.

       
    • AJAYW
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:56am

      @encinom

      Are going to tell the muslims they can’t put their mats down as well

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    • Redwing1
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:26pm

      Ajayw…..encinom does not have the courage to speak harshly against the religion of peace. It is the way of the liberal.

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    • Lord_Frostwind
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:04pm

      They kick the dog for long enough, eventually it will bite back. Did many Atheists really believe that they could forever cower behind the Supreme Court and act like the little debutantes on “Super Sweet 16”?

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 2:05pm

      encinom…Your puffed up marshmellowry of pet phrases falls off the stick more often than not.
      And the fire is not a gentle cushion.

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    • encinom
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 5:51pm

      So no one can make the legal or historical argument (other than the debunked psuedo history of Barton), so like good little empty headed christians ou run to your book of myths for spooky talk and threats.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 7:26pm

      NOBULL14,
      You are correct!
      Stand up to these Atheist Idiots nationwide.
      They are the MINORITY!!!! MAJORITY rules!!!!!

      As for Madalyn Murray O’Hair….,she was an Atheist Monster! She founded “American Atheists”. UGH!
      O’Hair was responsible for the removal of the Bible reading and the saying of “The Lord’s Prayer” in the Public Schools. Nothing has bee right since.
      It was the worst decision the Supreme Court ever made.
      She,along with her son Jon, and grandaughter Robin disappeared in 1995.
      It was later discovered that all three had been gruesomely murdered by a fellow member of “American Atheists” named David Roland Waters.
      Google the BI*#CH. It’s very interesting.
      Ironically one of her sons …,William Murray, denounced his Mother and became a Baptist Minister.

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  • MichiganPatriot
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:39am

    God bless Texas! Stand strong brothers this is only the beginning!

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    • solomon
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:19am

      I can only pray that this is the beginning. God be with us and lead us. With God on our side anything is possible.

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  • donnyho
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:38am

    “Critics though — mostly atheists — believe that the scene is offensive….”

    1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

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    • Jinglebob
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:40am

      Onward Christian Soldiers. We’re not going to take it anymore!

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  • if.obama.succeeds.texas.secedes
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:37am

    I’m so proud to be TEXAN, honored to be AMERICAN and humbled to be CHRISTIAN

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    • 66 bronco
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:35am

      @ If.Obama.Succeeds.Texas.Secedes
      Amen to that! I have family in the Great State of Texas and their attitude is “if you don’t like… then move!” My sister kid graduated two years ago from a public high and at her commencement a student started with payer and ended with a teacher’s payer, “…..thank our Lord Jesus Christ” and the place erupted applause!

      I’m thing of moving our family to Texas maybe in the next year. Some time I can’t wait to get out of this wishy washy State of Ohio. The D’s, unions, and the RINOS are just killing once a great State of Ohio. :-(

      To all atheists: if you don’t like our Faith then you can move. We are not keeping you here…Europe would be a great place for you. They are in a post Christian era so you would feel righjt at home there. Just remember one thing, a true Christian will not harm just because you is you don’t believe in Christ. Yes, they my bug and/or annoy you a bit about not believing but the extreme Muslims on the other hand… they teach and preach if an infidel doesn’t not convert it Islam they should be killed by a sword. I don’t know about you but I would rather be around a bunch of nutty sold out Christians then a bunch of nutty Muslims! One group may be annoying to you but yet they will still try do kind things to you while the other group might make you lose something from the neck up. I know they are not that way yet but they soon will be. Just give it some more time…. you’ll see.

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    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:55pm

      @Encinom Do you have to shield your eyes when you see the sun or hide behind a bush when you see the moon and stars at night? It must be painful to see a flower bloom after the snow melts or even the snow must blind you. And the tiny little baby such as that in a manger must make you tremble all over. GRRR. Do you shake in fear when you look in a mirror with two eyes but see one person? Gosh gee willikers do you disgust yourself when you have to breathe air or drink water or eat food from a perfect earth that the unreasonable God (oh no I said it) made especially for us? Oh what would Washington and Lincoln think of you? Wear sunglasses Encinom hide. You are invited to be a Christian–there is no force but in lieu of your beliefs I for one will not wish you something you do not want. No MerryChristmas from this Texan. But I will not be moved. Guaranteed.

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  • JLGunner
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:35am

    Just wait, the progressive left commies have got more than this on the horizon.

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  • vermindust
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:34am

    Let me explain this in terms the Atheists will understand:
    “IF YOU STRIKE ME DOWN I SHALL BECOME MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE.”

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    • FoxholeAtheist
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:13am

      With your church numbers dwindling, your youth leaving, and our numbers growing, it seems that it is us who are becoming stronger.

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    • JLGunner
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:22am

      @ fox and you wonder why our country is in as bad shape as it is? A lack of moral guidance and a belief in something, anything will undermine a society. Look at the so callled leaders of this country and tell me which one is qualify to “tell” me how I’m to live. Lying cheating and stealing seems to be the only things that politicians can accoplish these days. I’ll stick with the ten comandments, they work pretty good for me. I’m not religeous.

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:50am

      Best stay in that foxhole atheist. Don’t want you to get grazed by a thought.

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    • skiz
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:11pm

      @foxhole whatever… we dont need numbers we have GOD! Look thru history, God has always been on the side of this country and always will.I do not expect you to understand.

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    • cariboodragon
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:40pm

      dude, pass the bong and quit taking such big hits on it. Space Daddy is coming to get you soon don’t be so stressed

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  • DYNA
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:34am

    A good test of being right, is that the atheists are offended. Turn the world upside down!

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:32am

    You go, CHRISTIANS!
    You go, TEXAS CHRISTIANS!
    You go, AMERICAN CHRISTIANS!

    We are on the march for “our first LOVE”, JESUS CHRIST THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF THE ONLY GOD.

    atheists, feel free to join us. We are standing for our GOD and for our COUNTRY. you might be warmed from within hanging out with GOD and HIS KIDS. It’ll do a body (and soul) good.

    GOD BLESS TEXAS.
    GOD BLESS AMERICA.
    GOD BLESS HIS KIDS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

    Come join us and sing HIS HAPPY SONG. In JESUS’ sweet name, amen.

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    • turkey13
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:39am

      FFRF said, “They had a complaint (singular).” I didn’t see the one person in the crowd that complained. This person was smart for not showing up – do we say tarred and feathered & run out on a rail.

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    • mils
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:43am

      the rights of the tiny minority should not consistently over ride the rights of the many.
      I am not a christian, but they have a right to put up their symbol of the meaning of the “Christmas” season.. This season is what is for only one reason, Christian beliefs. It is powerful to them and needs to honored as it has been for many generations.
      I know of no other reason to celebrate “christmas”…
      If it offends you, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE. Personally, I love this time of year!, the season brings out the very best in people.
      GOD BLESS AMERICA..!!! :)

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  • jakartaman
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:31am

    The Progressive Secular war on Christianity has to be fought and won for our Republics survival!
    Our founding fathers are rolling in their graves.
    We can go a long way this coming November to winning!!

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    • LaureenMillarHolt
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 6:29pm

      The Repubs & TeaParty need to effect a real revolt & turn out liberals/Democrats wherever they’re running for office. We did it in ‘10, but Dems/Obamessiah are tone-deaf. All the Dems that were routed & replaced w/Repubs was a serious message the liberals: WE AMERICANS DON’T LIKE YOU!
      We absolutely NEED to send that message again in ‘12, with a GOP prez AND Congress. Get that monstrous piece of legislation called ObamaCare REPEALED & get a DoJ that’ll enforce ALL the laws of this land, & NOT pick/choose which ones it will/won’t.

      LIBERAL SOCIALISTS NEED TO GO!

      NObama2012! (same for liberals!)

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  • NOBALONEY
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:31am

    God Bless Them.

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  • cessna152
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:27am

    *******mostly atheists — believe that the scene is offensive*******
    _________________________________________________________________________

    …and I find it offensive and Unconstitutional that you are denying my rights! BTW, try going to the middle east and re-writing their culture and values and see what happens. So stop re-writing mine!

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  • randy
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:26am

    I wasn’t born in Texas, but am getting there as fast as I can.

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    • mdlwoods
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:48am

      Well, hurry up, Randy! Texas can always use more normal-thinking people to help us run out the lib-progs! (Yes, unfortunately we do have our share of lib-progs. Austin is full of them and Houston may actualy be lost to them especially when they keep re-electing such as Sheila Jackson Lee!)

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  • gmoneytx
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:24am

    A phrase coined along time ago applies here…if you don’t like it, Go To He!!…

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  • okdavidson
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:24am

    AMEN!!! GOD BLESS each and every one of these people! wish i was there to stand side by side with them!! THIS is an awesome display of unity, love, faith, hope, and all the positive things God wants us to be! of course, the media will probably say that those gathered were terrible and the OWSers were so much better…how in the heck did our country get so far off balance!? God is our creator, the Maker of all things! i am SO proud of these people!! my heart grows weary reading all the downer things, this was truly uplifting! thank you Blaze and thank you TX!! Merry CHRISTmas!!

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    • randy
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:31am

      Amen!!!

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    • neverending
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 1:22pm

      Our country got so off balance because the government has thrown GOD out of everything.

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  • biohazard23
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:23am

    Why won’t the FFRF go after the muslims as fiercely as they do Christians? Gee, I wonder…..

    http://clashradio.com/column.html

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    • lukerw
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:30am

      They have a Fear of a Muslim reaction… which is strange… because, thoughout history, at least from 333 ad, Christians have fielded the greatest Armies!

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    • BoomSlander
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:41am

      Because Muslims don’t plant their religious symbols all over government property? I really don’t think anyone on this site has the ability to comprehend what they read.

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    • KickinBack
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 10:08am

      There are times when I believe that atheism and islam are the same thing.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:02am

      @BOOMSLANDER
      Muslims, just, build Mosques… over Temples, Churches, Shrines… and every other important site… wherever they CONQUER & KILL!

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:10am

      @BoomSlander, bless your heart… I guess inference isn’t part of your cognitive abilities, you poor dear…..

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:30am

      @BIOHAZARD

      I love your use of the “Bless Your Heart” phrase.

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    • JLGunner
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:33am

      @ luke cordoba house, that was the original name for the victory mosque near ground zero. Cultural jihad is going strong here in the US.

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    • KickinBack
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 11:55am

      @Lukerw

      A muslim holy site is basically anywhere where mohammed took a dump.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:23am

    Good job, TX! Way to delcare the Saviour Jesus Christ. Maybe a few will join up after this.

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  • Jenny Lind
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:20am

    God bless them, it is time to take a stand. May we all have the couage and faith to do so. I have never been prouder of small town America. This shows what Americans are made of. We may sometimes look soft, but we have backbones of steel.

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    • cariboodragon
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 12:51pm

      AMERICA the most absolute bestest amazing incredible smartest gorgeous did i say bestest country in the world ever. I will get back to you on that in about a year when you all will be literally eating each other.

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  • Stoic one
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:18am

    Has the FFRF filed it’s paperwork as a religion? IT IS A belief system.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:16am

    I would call it… A Crusade!

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    • dnewton
      Posted on December 19, 2011 at 9:49am

      There is no right not to be offended. Even God suffers and permits offensive speech, behavior and displays. Well, except that one day that three thousand died. Technically, the House could not pass a bill that was not paid for, except Obamacare, so it is not likely that any new law will be passed to protect atheist from being offended. It is just too hard for the CBO to score it. I am offended that Obama needs a vacation. A vacation from what? Working? Working to do what? I am sympathetic to the idea that in an ideal world no one should be forced to pay for or support something that violates their conscience, but I don’t see how an atheist would call this a violation of their conscience. I realize that many blame religion for the ills of the world but some credit religion for not making things worse. A world where we live by reason alone is not attainable because we don’t have enough knowledge to avoid disasters, some truth is counter intuitive. We will always live by faith.

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