I gave the Freedom from Religion Foundation a nice, fat donation the other day. Part of my “Holiday Giving” or whatever you want to call it. It’ll be my yearly thing. This is, in part, because of their “attack on religion” with their anti-religion sign at the Washington State Capitol. Because… it’s working. It’s working absolute miracles, and what a wonderful time of year for that!
The cat is out of the bag and everyone and their brother are realizing just what free speech really means. The Washington State Capitol is being turned into the RL equivalent of a forum flame war. “God Exists!” “No U!”
Imagine all of it… the first nativity scene, a sign attacking Christianity, a few other signs denouncing Atheism and blessing other people, a ‘Festivus’ pole (from a religion created during a Seinfeld episode), a BALLOON nativity scene, a Christmas Tree (Yule Tree, really), and they’re even talking about a Flying Spaghetti Monster display and a sign from a hate group.
In short, the Washington State Capitol building is starting to look like that tacky house down the street that everyone avoids. I propose one more sign. It should be in neon and the letters should flash and glow. It should say: THIS IS WHAT FREEDOM LOOKS LIKE.
PZ hit it right on the head, though:
I know, I know! How about keeping the government entirely secular, throwing all the Christmas kitsch out of the capitol, and admitting that government has no business promoting any religious beliefs at all? That would be my solution. I think it’s clear by now that in a country with a crazy plurality of religious ideas, each one demanding equal recognition, the only fair decision is no recognition at all.
This is, rightfully, the best decision to make. Anyone want to make any bets as to just how long it’ll take that to happen?
Feminality 