Angry residents push back against atheist group's call for town to move nativity scene
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A Maine town removed a Nativity scene that was on display for decades after an atheist complained the display was "exclusive" to non-Christians.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) said the town was violating the First Amendment by displaying the Biblical Christmas scene on public property. Maine chapter president Tom Waddell requested Bucksport put up one of the group's secular signs that celebrated the Winter Solstice and Bill of Rights next to the nativity or remove the manger from public property. Kristine Parks is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Read more.
Instead, Bucksport temporarily took down the display at the recommendation of counsel last week over fears of litigation.
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