Recently, a federal appeals court
ruled that a 40-foot cross-shaped World War 1 (WW1) memorial IS constitutional
and CAN remain in its place in Bladensburg, Maryland.
According to a Blaze.com report, the American Humanist
Association (an atheist group) had brought lawsuit intent on bringing down the
cross, and claiming that it was unconstitutional and excluded veterans who are
not Christian. The memorial, constructed
90-years ago by the American Legion, is located in Veterans Memorial Park, and
commemorates the lives of 49-men from Prince George, Colorado, who were killed
during WW1, said the report.
Defending the American Legion
against the atheist group was the Liberty Institute and Jones Day Law
Firm. Liberty Institute president Kelly
Shackelford noted, “This victory sets an important precedent. It not only affirms the Bladensburg Memorial
will remain in its place of honor, but helps ensure that all the nation’s veterans
memorials and the veterans they honor, will be protected.”
Rev. Dr.
Kenneth L. Beale, Jr.
Chaplain
(Colonel-Ret), U.S. Army
Pastor,
Ft. Snelling Memorial Chapel
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