More Controversy over Athens Nativity Display

ATHENS — Controversy continues in Athens over a nativity scene on the courthouse lawn. According to KETK, a sign was put up Wednesday afternoon on the courthouse lawn in protest of the display. The sheriff says he’s not sure if the sign was installed by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. But he does say that it was the same sign used by the group in other areas. The sign was taken down because no one took the proper procedures to gain permission for it. Controversy concerning the nativity scene started last week when county officials received a letter from the Freedom from Religion Foundation which argued that the display amounts to an unconstitutional endorsement of the Christian faith.