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Atheist sign, Christmas tree installed at Capitol

The Olympian • Published December 01, 2008

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Washington became the second state in the country to host an atheistic billboard in its capitol today, when the Freedom from Religion Foundation placed one in the Legislative Building.

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Seasonal installation at Capitol

“Over superstition and faith, we think reason may prevail,” said foundation co-president Dan Barker. He was joined by about a dozen people at a dedication.

The group’s sign says there is no god or other supernatural power, and that religion “hardens hearts and enslaves minds.” It sits on the third floor, a few paces from a Nativity, which depicts the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. His birth is the basis for Christmas.

A 30-foot tree was also moved into the Capitol this morning, which will be decorated and lit in a celebration Friday.

For more information, see Tuesday's Olympian.