It is not as if Gig Harbor’s Christians do not have their own way to celebrate. The Discovery Baptist Church seem to put on an awesome celebration called the Living Nativity, It is free, public, and has over 150 live characters and animals
As a very patriotic and proud American, I hope YOU have a Merry Christmas.
BUT I am not a Christian and should not have to live in a country that celebrates YOUR religion’
Sadly, the Christians in Gig Harbor are outraged that the Freedom From Religion Foundation has threatened legal action against the city if it allowed a nativity scene on public property.
The city leaders of this upper class town believe the display is allowed because it is free speech in a public forum, said City Administrator Ron Williams.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to the city Nov. 16, citing a U.S. Supreme Court case.
“We can openly celebrate Christmas anywhere we want,” Skansie said this week. “Putting a Nativity in a public park is a healthy thing. It’s a great thing to do. It is part of what Christmas is.
“This is the message we wanted out there,” he said.