Contents tagged with American Atheists
Filed in: American Heritage | by Jordan Sekulow | 1:46 PM Apr. 4, 2013
Angry Atheists Lose Fight to Tear Down Ground Zero Cross
“We are angry . . . .” This was the reaction of the president of American Atheists last week upon learning that his organization’s lawsuit to tear down the Ground Zero Cross and remove it from the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum had been thrown out by a federal judge. The news came just as these atheists were holding their annual convention over Easter weekend. The two intersecting steel beams in the shape of a cross was discovered among the wreckage from the devastating t... Continue Reading
Filed in: American Heritage | by Jay Sekulow | 10:42 AM Aug. 15, 2012
Defend Ground Zero Cross From Atheist Assault
The legal argument is absurd. American Atheists, which has filed a lawsuit to remove a cross from the new museum at Ground Zero, is making some astonishing claims. The atheists say they are suffering both physical and emotional damages from the existence of the cross. That's right. The mere existence of this memorial has brought on headaches, indigestion, even mental pain. They even make a bizarre suggestion about erecting a "17-foot-high A for Atheists" to promote their non-beliefs at the site... Continue Reading
Filed in: American Heritage | by David French | 5:06 PM Aug. 13, 2012
American Atheists Really Do Hate Your Faith
If you ever wonder what angry atheists think about you and your faith, then feast your eyes on these billboards they’re planning to put up in Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention. By directly slamming “Mormonism” and “Christianity” in the most inflammatory terms possible, atheists aren’t trying to persuade – they’re trying to shame. Unfortunately, and as I’ve said before, in the battle of ideas stigma often beats dogma. ... Continue Reading
Filed in: American Heritage | by Jay Sekulow | 5:06 PM Sep. 8, 2011
Jay Sekulow: New Effort to Protect Ground Zero Cross
You already know about the legal issues involving the battle over the Ground Zero cross - the twisted steel beams - the wreckage from the Twin Towers - formed into the shape of a cross at the site. You already know about the lawsuit filed by the American Atheists challenging the cross, claiming that their plaintiffs are experiencing "depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish" - not from the devastating destruction of life caused by the terrorists on 9/11 - but as a "direct and... Continue Reading
Filed in: Public Prayer | by ACLJ.org | 9:49 AM Sep. 7, 2011
Jay Sekulow talks to Sean Hannity about Prayer at 9/11 Ceremony
Jay Sekulow, ACLJ Chief Counsel, appeared on the Sean Hannity radio program making the case for why prayer and clergy at the 9/11 memorial service is not only constitutional but most appropriate for this solemn occasion. Sekulow debated the president of American Atheists who continued his assault on people of all faiths. Listen as Jay Sekulow explains how prayer at a public memorial is part of America’s tradition and heritage and should be permitted on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.... Continue Reading
Filed in: American Heritage | by Jordan Sekulow | 11:05 AM Aug. 30, 2011
The Updated Complete Idiot’s Guide to Protecting American Atheists 2.0
Dear patriotic protectors of American Atheists, Less than two weeks ago, I asked you to assist me in finalizing “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Protecting American Atheists.” As you know,American Atheists continue to suffer from Ground Zero cross-induced, “dyspepsia [upset stomach], symptoms of depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish.” You immediately grasped the urgency of my request and submitted your well thought out additions to the Guide in... Continue Reading
