(CBS News) The National September 11 Memorial and Museum's planned presentation of the World Trade Center cross-shaped steel beam, which became a famous Ground Zero symbol right after the September 11 attacks, is being legally challenged by an atheist group.
Last year, American Atheists sued the museum for the cross' removal, arguing that the steel beam promoted religion. Its legal director, Edwin Kagin, argued that the display represents "a violation of both federal and New York law in that public funds will be used to establish the Christian religion on public land."
MORE: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57494930/9-11-museum-atheists-spar-over-cross/
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Atheists Against Religious Cross at 9/11 Museum
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981555384
Megyn Kelly's Continued Defense of WTC Cross Includes Smear Of Atheists
http://www.newshounds.us/20120818_megyn_kelly_continued_defense_of_wtc_cross_includes_smear_of_atheists
