A winter solstice message from the Freedom From Religion Foundation was erected today at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, for the fifth year in a row. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world.
Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.
Keep Them Separate. The banner had been placed by the Foundation following complaints by the public about use of the Capitol for an annual nativity pageant and other violations. An ultra-orthodox Jewish group also erects a lighted menorah at Hanukkah next to the state's official holiday tree. The Governor's office has since restricted the Foundation's display to a sign which is 30 x 40 inches. The Wisconsin State Capitol belongs to all Wisconsin citizens, not just religionists, even in December.