A federal judge has ruled that the display of an iconic cross-shaped steel beam in the National September 11 Memorial and Museum does not violate the constitutional and civil rights of atheists, the Christian Post website reports today (March 30, 2013).
U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts concluded on March 28 that the 17-foot-high cross -- which became a spiritual symbol for workers at ground zero -- does not amount to an endorsement of Christianity.
New Jersey-based American Atheists Inc. filed a lawsuit in 2011 against the planned presentation of the cross-shaped beam, arguing it will impose religion "through the power of the state."
David Silverman -- president of American Atheists -- said his group intends to appeal the judge's ruling. "They're trying to Christianize 9/11 with this cross and it's not American and it's not fair," he was quoted as saying.
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