Despite criticism, Frankenmuth says they are keeping 55-foot cross (in a public park) [View all]
Source: AP
Despite criticism, Frankenmuth says they are keeping 55-foot cross
4:43 PM, October 7, 2012
Associated Press
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. — A Michigan city said a 55-foot cross erected in a public park is staying put, rejecting criticism from a group that claims it’s an illegal endorsement of religion.
“The cross was raised up by a grateful community. And this community will fight to keep it,” attorney Richard Thompson said in response to a complaint from Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a group based in Washington, D.C.
The group asked Frankenmuth in July to remove the white cross, which is in Cross Park, across a state highway from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, a huge holiday store that has helped make Frankenmuth a popular tourist destination, 80 miles northeast of Lansing.
Americans United said it’s disappointed but not surprised by Frankenmuth’s response. It is willing to file a lawsuit if a resident steps forward to be the plaintiff.
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Frankenmuth is being represented by the Thomas More Law Center, a creation of Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan.
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