"Amendment I
clause 1: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
clause 2: prohibiting the free exercise thereof; . . ."

I take that to mean that if Corgress passes a law ordering Podunk High School to put up a Christmas Tree, that would be unconstitutional. (clause 1) But if they passed a law telling Podunk High School to take one down, that would also be unconstitutional. (clause 2)

The trend in America has been to greater tolerance and diversity, and of course that is the proper thing. However the trend to eradicate Christian customs in the process, especially those that have become close to secular like Christmas Trees and carols, is not right. Look at the growth of the other faiths in the country that didn't have a hold years ago. Were they dissuaded, hurt or their faith damaged by the Christian tradition of putting "Merry Christmas" in some classrooms? I tend to say no, but even if so, we should strive to have an equal footing for these other religions and faiths, not stamp out the traditions of Judeo-Christian heritage. That is equally unfair, unconstitutional and unwise. And this is coming from me, who has not been a part of organized religion most of my adult life.

There is some good news, though. I just save a bunch of . . No, No. . Here is a link to The Liberty Legal Institute, which funds lawsuits for those defending religious freedom from attacks of this kind. They have some cases that have gone in the direction of protecting freedoms against this anti-religion trend.