Chicago atheist loses fight against cross

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
9/6/2012
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)

Supreme Court unlikely to bother with case.

An atheist from Chicago is losing a fight to keep the Bald Knob Cross from being renovated with public funds. Robert Sherman, a self-proclaimed atheist, says he does not think the US Supreme Court will agree to hear his case.

Bald Knob Cross will continue to stand for the faithful public.

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CHICAGO, IL (Catholic Online) - The Bald Knob Cross was funded by local farmers and erected 130 miles southeast of St. Louis in 1963. The hilltop has been a popular site for Easter services since 1937.

The cross also generates tourism revenues for the surrounding merchants.

Sherman brought his claim against the state when it pledged a $20,000 grant to the preservation of the cross. However, several courts have denied his claim saying that he lacks standing to bring the case.

Friends of the Bald Knob Cross Foundation says it's not upset over the suit. They just plan to continue business as usual.

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MARIA MURESANU,
8 months ago
we all christian peoples have to get together to pray for the new coming president, forget about party or religious we have to see what is good for America the communist party is knocking a the door. God bless you all; Maria
DLL
8 months ago
The cross is a symbol of sacrificial love,a love that is given,such as the death of a soldier,in a war,for the triumph of good over evil,for the one who died in such a manner,it is a crucifixion. It is not just a religious symbol. The cross respects the death of martyrs who die so that freedom and liberty are defined by justice for all. "There is no greater love than this! To give up ones own life for their friends". To be able to do that is an example of true love. Our nation finds this to be commendable,admitting that without such who have sacrificed their lives for our country we could not have a free and just society. The cross represents freedom and truth will prevail. The cross represents a good life well lived,as is evidenced by the presence of it in every cemetery everywhere in the world.
Juneau Alaska
8 months ago
It is patriotic to defend the Constitution when people of faith challenge the Establishment Clause. If $20,000 taxpayer dollars was being used to upkeep a Mormon statue of Moroni instead of a cross, would it have made a difference in the public perception? Cheers! -Mike

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