A Wisconsin-based atheist group failed in its attempt to intimidate an Alabama community into taking down a Nativity scene that is erected each year near City Hall. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has, in fact, had little luck intimidating Alabamians despite repeated attempts to stop Christmas parades and pre-football game prayers. The attempt to get the town of Rainbow City, Alabama, to remove its Nativity scene backfired, as have FFRF’s previous attempts in Alabama. The town initially removed the Nativity after receiving the group’s letter. But it was quickly returned to the spot it had occupied for years. In response to the group’s attempt, hundreds of town residents rallied despite frigid weather. Other attempts by FFRF to get Alabama communities to change their practices have also resulted in large groups rallying on behalf of their communities or schools.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 22:46:03 +0000