Falwell Instructs Christians on How to Navigate the December Dilemma

December 15, 2003

Source: Beliefnet

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/136/story_13673_1.html

On December 15, 2003 Beliefnet published an editorial by Jerry Falwell on the "December Dilemma" that plagues educators and organizations deciding on how to legally celebrate the holiday season in a pluralistic society. Falwell writes that Christmas has become "a dirty word" for groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State, who "continue to instill their vision of a Godless public square on our nation." He adds that "Liberty Counsel has launched a nationwide campaign to prevent blatant religious discrimination during the holidays. Liberty Counsel will bring lawsuits against any governmental agency that discriminates against the public displays of religious symbols or songs, and has also announced that it will defend any governmental entity that abides by the Constitution and allows the equal expression of religious views."