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Wisconsin GOP "gets biblical" in state-produced Christmas video
A Waukesha Republican lawmaker appears to proselytize non-Christians in a video produced with state resources, prompting concerns from the Freedom From Religion Foundation....
"Merry Christmas. To me and my fellow Christians, celebrating the birth of our savior, our Emmanuel — well, it is one of the most important celebrations of the year," Allen's video begins. "For those who may watch this who are not Christians, I invite you to consider the hope offered by the Prince of Peace"....
Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of the Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, said the organization's lawyers are looking into the legality of Allen's message, but her first reaction is that it's "a no-no."
It would be different if Allen were using personal or campaign resources to spread the message, she said. She likened the video to a University of Wisconsin professor using state resources to promote a political candidate. "Using equipment of the state to promulgate religious beliefs or proselytize — we don't elect our state representatives to be our pastors," she said.
"Merry Christmas. To me and my fellow Christians, celebrating the birth of our savior, our Emmanuel — well, it is one of the most important celebrations of the year," Allen's video begins. "For those who may watch this who are not Christians, I invite you to consider the hope offered by the Prince of Peace"....
Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of the Madison-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, said the organization's lawyers are looking into the legality of Allen's message, but her first reaction is that it's "a no-no."
It would be different if Allen were using personal or campaign resources to spread the message, she said. She likened the video to a University of Wisconsin professor using state resources to promote a political candidate. "Using equipment of the state to promulgate religious beliefs or proselytize — we don't elect our state representatives to be our pastors," she said.
LINK to story in Cap Times
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