Atheist Sign Joins Nativity Scene at Wash. Capitol

OLYMPIA, Wash. a ' An atheist group has unveiled an anti-religion placard in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree" on display during December.

[ScienceRules]

And the problem, in a country that allows free speech, is what?

[Atheist]

Hello

One Step forward....

The worst it could do is make people Think....

LOL

Some people just don't do a Whole Lotta Thinking...

Think More Listen Less,, Question Everything!

Unfortunately we have become a world of Followers and Not Thinkers...

A.

[Vice President]

Maybe the Agnostics should put up a big green question mark or a moving statute of a guy shrugging his shoulders in a "beats me" kind of way.

[Atheist]

VP

LMAO..

Then the FSM Crowd will get theirs.. The Jews will get a Manora,, Muslims Hindus will get hteir too.. It'll turn into a Frigging Festival of Religions and Belief/Non Beliefs..

LMAO

A.

[Roku Roku Roku]

As long as none of my tax money is used to support any religious display, I can tolerate the displays. I am somewhat curious how many different displays they can fit onto the capital grounds. There is only a few thousand to go.

[Guest]

The Word of the Lord is being fulfilled. "As in the days of Noah." Praise the Lord!

[par five]

Guest wrote:

The Word of the Lord is being fulfilled. "As in the days of Noah." Praise the Lord!

Yet another "original" piece of "thinking" from Guest. Do you not know anything else other than bible speak?

[No one important]

Actually it has been shot down, kicked out, and not allowed upon the "Holiday Tree".

[No one important]

"Holiday Tree for Children" is the real name something like that.

[Matthew]

No one important wrote:

"Holiday Tree for Children" is the real name something like that.

"Pagan Winter-Solstice Tree" if you really want to be accurate.

[MARLA]

One day EVERYONE will proclaim that YAHWEH IS LORD OVER ALL!!!

[Atheist]

Hello

Marla..

Not Everyone....

Not Me..

A.

[Shellikins]

MARLA wrote:

One day EVERYONE will proclaim that YAHWEH IS LORD OVER ALL!!!

Not me.

I was Christian, once. I don't plan on going back.

I went to a Baptist church when I was out in the mid-West, visiting my parents. I know my mother likes it when I go to Church with her, and they recently joined a new church.

While it was more laid back than I've seen before, I still realised that it wasn't something I could relate to in the least. I kept an open mind, but I just don't get it.

So, you can keep your Christmas, Jesus and the Bible. I respect your right to believe as you choose. Just don't put your beliefs on me.

BTW, for those who don't know, I'm not an Atheist or even an Agnostic. I'm Pagan.

[Truth]

I couldn't help but notice the poster had two candy canes. The candy canes are a religious symbol which stands for:

J - Jesus
Shape of Shepherd's crook - symbol of how Jesus like the Good Shepherd watches over his children like lambs.
Hard Candy - Solid like a "rock" the foundation of the church.
The flavor of peppermint is similar to another member of the mint family, hyssop - In old testament hyssop was used for purification and sacrifice, and this said to symbolize the purity of Jesus and the sacrifice he made.
White represents the purity of Jesus and his virgin birth.
The bold red stripe represents love. The fine strips are said by some to represent the Holy Trinity, The Father, Son and Holy Spirit, other say the blood spilled at the beating of Jesus received at the hands of the Roman soldiers.
Candy a symbol of Christmas and a reminder of the meaning of the holiday.

How ironic that they would put up an atheist poster with candy canes. Candy canes stand for all that Jesus represents. In other words, you can't get away from the truth not even on an atheist poster.

[Matthew]

Shellikins wrote:

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Not me.
I was Christian, once. I don't plan on going back.
I went to a Baptist church when I was out in the mid-West, visiting my parents. I know my mother likes it when I go to Church with her, and they recently joined a new church.
While it was more laid back than I've seen before, I still realised that it wasn't something I could relate to in the least. I kept an open mind, but I just don't get it.
So, you can keep your Christmas, Jesus and the Bible. I respect your right to believe as you choose. Just don't put your beliefs on me.
BTW, for those who don't know, I'm not an Atheist or even an Agnostic. I'm Pagan.

Then just rename your Christmas tree a "Pagan Winter-Solstice Tree".

[But beware of Candy Canes.]

[Patch]

I have no problem with their sign. My God can stand on His own against anyone, anything, any day.

Merry Christmas!

[Shellikins]

Matthew wrote:

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Then just rename your Christmas tree a "Pagan Winter-Solstice Tree".
[But beware of Candy Canes.]

Who says I have a tree?

Just remember, when you're decorating your "Christmas tree", it's a tradition handed down from Pagan traditions. Christianity has done a lot of "borrowing" over the ages.

As I said, I have nothing against people being any religion they choose, but it's not for any of you (or any gov't) to decide what my religion is going to be.

I also don't have a problem with people saying "Merry Christmas". Not everyone who is of a different faith makes a big deal about that. I know that, for the most part, it is well-intentioned. I send out Christmas cards to friends and family (because they're all Christian).

[Matthew]

Shellikins wrote:

<quoted text>
Who says I have a tree?
Just remember, when you're decorating your "Christmas tree", it's a tradition handed down from Pagan traditions. Christianity has done a lot of "borrowing" over the ages.
As I said, I have nothing against people being any religion they choose, but it's not for any of you (or any gov't) to decide what my religion is going to be.
I also don't have a problem with people saying "Merry Christmas". Not everyone who is of a different faith makes a big deal about that. I know that, for the most part, it is well-intentioned. I send out Christmas cards to friends and family (because they're all Christian).

I agree with just about everything you said. I even like your Jeep!

[frankhou77]

I can't wait until this becomes the norm for holiday decorations.

Will make people think, rather than being told what to do.

Happy Holidays!

[Obama 08]

I laughed so hard when I heard about this story. Kudos to the governor of Washington for beating the religious nuts at their own game.