Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that the state of South Carolina may not issue a special “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window, and the words “I Believe.”
Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop the issuance of the plate, hailed the decision.
The measure authorizing the special plates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. What were they thinking?
“The ‘I Believe’ license plate is a clear example of government favoritism toward one religion,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “The court drove home an important point: South Carolina officials have no business meddling in religious matters.”
Just get a bumper sticker like everyone else.
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