This year’s big Christmas controversy has been the suddenly in your face anti-religion tactics launched by some atheists. I wrote about what I considered to be a mildly amusing advertising campaign by atheists in Washington D.C. But some people in Washington state have taken a rather ugly turn in their attempt to have a voice during the Christmas season. A group called Freedom From Religion placed this sign near a nativity scene at the state capitol.
"Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."
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Dan Barker, Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president, said he intended the sign to be a little controversial — though he didn’t expect this much. "We thought our sign was pretty mild. But some people thought it was pretty hard-hitting," he said.