Atheists Join Hindus, Vegans, Satanists In Asking For State Capitol Monument
When Arkansas lawmakers passed a bill this year calling for the creation of a privately funded Ten Commandments monument at the state Capitol building in Little Rock, they clarified in the legislation that the move shouldn't be "construed to mean that the State of Arkansas favors any particular religion or denomination over others."
Construction hasn't yet begun on the tribute to Old Testament scripture -- but already, a number of religious and secular groups have come forward to put the lawmakers' claim to the test, demanding that they also be allowed to erect their own statues on the capitol grounds.
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