American Atheists Disappointed in Kentucky Court of Appeals Ruling: Will Appeal

Since the panel is made up of elected judges this is something of a victory in a state like Kentucky. I join Edwin in praising Senior Judge Shake's courageous dissent.

I think my favorite part is where they suggest that the posting is okay because the government employee publishing the content does not have to believe in the message being posted. To my non-judicial mind this would be saying it is better to force employees to lie rather than to make sure they are not put in situations that conflict with their beliefs. Welcome to Kentucky.

Here, the Kentucky legislature made legislative findings in
KRS 39A.285(3), which references the Commonwealth being protected by
an “Almighty God” and requires such findings to be publicized in KOHS
training materials and posted at the State Emergency Center. While KRS
39G.010(2)(a) requires the executive director of the Kentucky Office of
Homeland Security to publicize these findings, no requirement exists that
the director agree with or believe in them or that citizens read the posting.

What a freakin joke. Are you kidding me? The state is required to announce and print in its literature that God's assistance is the only way these brave members of homeland security can keep us safe? Well, we are all doomed then. Where the HELL was God on Sept 11th christians? Was he on vacation? Lunch break? Oh maybe He was just too busy to get involved with a country who does not believe in his son Jesus. But wait a minute, I thought the US was head over heels for Jaysus. So that can't be it. We need God to keep us safe from terrorism? No thank you. He had his chance and failed miserably. The clear choice is to remove God and ALL religion to keep us safe from these terrorists. Wake up America, the religious right will not stop until we are a christian theocratic state. How has that worked out for the world?

"a law was passed requiring the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security to state that they could not protect the state without the help of “Almighty God.” In addition, that sentiment was required by law to be placed in brochures, discussed and promoted at meetings with the public, and a plaque built to denote the mandated belief in the power of “Almighty God” to protect the Commonwealth."

Wow! Mind-boggling ... and scary! I mean, how small a step is it from that to branding non-believers as terrorists. After all, "if you're not with us, you're against us."

What a disgrace. I'd just as soon move to appeal as I would impeach the two judges ruling in favor of ignoring the first amendment because they clearly are incapable of impartial judgement and ruling.

And all that is beside the fact that "Almighty God" is why 9/11 happened to begin with. So much for relying on him.

No offense to many Kentuckians, but that state could use the help of many gods for all its problems. If their politicians were smart (they are not which is one of the reasons they need help) they should have had the statement call for Zeus, and Ra to help them as well.

Why can’t the people in the government are not allowed to use the words God, Creator, Almighty, Jesus, Christ, Savior, and Jesus Christ? Last time I checked that is the persons right of freedom of speech and religion.

It's separation of church & state. Oh but wait - that's only a myth, right?

This country is becoming godless that will take us into Socialism, Communism, and United Nation owned nation.

Have you been living in a cave? Communism is a dead farce, we already have elements of socialism in our society (hey, your mythical jay-sus instituted communism/socialism - read your bibble), & the UN couldn't run its own nose if it had a bad cold.

The anti-American sentiment is within the USA among Americans that were born and raised here are thought and applauded by the enemies of the USA.

Here's the full quote: "My country, right or wrong. Wrong to make right, right to keep right."

Since when we have to know about Ramadan, and you guys don’t say anything.

If you'd done any research AT ALL, this blog has slammed all the monotheistic religions - including Ass-lame.

Oh wait! This is Islam that I am talking about, not Christianity, I am sorry. The goal here is to rid and persecute Christianity not Islam.

How can 85% of the majority be persecuted? You're imagining things.

I understand the State and Church separation,

Obviously you do not.

but not to the point that the words Merry Christmas, Jesus are becoming obsolete and taboo among people as well.

You really should do some research, not parrot Faux Noise (that's Fox News, to you).

I feel that this organization and other God haters organization is destroying our country.

Well, this country is obviously founded on secular values. I'd advise you look up the definition of the word 'secular'.

People on TV are already briefed not to use words like Jesus, prayers, Easter or Christmas, because they don’t want to offend the bleeding hearts of America.

Oh, like when Kathy Griffin was bleeped & censored for saying 'Suck it Jesus!'? Or when they bleed out the word 'god' when Frank Reynolds says 'god damn it' on Comedy Central?
Try moving out of your cave & live w/the rest of us in the real world sometime.

You must adhere what I am about to say because this is either taking place as we speak or may take place during your our time.

Nobody has to 'adhere' to any such thing.

1. Our country as a whole moved from a Christianity way of life to a godless nation.

Hey, you don't like people having their freedom from religion? Move somewhere else.

2. The United States of America no longer believe family values and morals. Marriage is just a piece of paper and it’s just a convenience and no longer needed with the times.

What family? The Manson family? Are you homeschooled or what? Women were chattel to be put into arranged marriages until the 20th century. Marriage has always been a social contract, no church needed.

3. Our Constitution is antiquated and no longer meets today’s criteria.

WOW - talking right out your ass. The constitution is AMENDED on a regular basis. It's not static, it's dynamic, & it's sure as hell not antiquated.

4. USA enemies directly and indirectly are funding organizations like ACLU, Ford Foundation, Occupy Wall Street, this organizations, and many more.

Oh fuck you. The ACLU goes to bat for EVERYONE - not just the people YOU prefer. They have Christians working for them as well. I have no idea what the Ford Foundation has to do w/anything. The OWS is protesting the FACT that treatment in this country is based on payscale. Pretty sure the founding dads didn't have THAT in mind.

What is the best way to destroy a strong nation? The creation of viruses within that country by causing turmoil, hate their own government, people, God, and overthrowing of the current system.

Serious newsflash: the only reason we became more prosperous was that we could purchase labor in the form of slaves. 1 time investment - lifetime returns.

5. USA enemies are Russia, China, and Middle east just to mention a few those guys, they have institutions set-up here in the USA and funnel money to the anti-American citizens virus, organizations like yours, but they cannot be traced back to the enemy aka puppet master, because the money passes from different hands.

You're basically saying, don't believe in god? Not American?
Fuck you. I love this country. Don't need a 'god' for anything.

6. All organizations that fights against our way of life are unfortunately infiltrated by the enemy through citizens like you and I, but they answer to their puppeteer all the way to the puppet master which is under our noses and no one seem to notice, because we are to busy destroying USA.

Geez, how did you learn all that sitting in a trailer park? Conspiracy theorists are the most pathetic people.

7. Occupy Wall Street are strong believers of socialism therefore once they get their way the USA will change its name to United Socialist States of Amerika (USSA). The Pledge of Allegiance will be simply “Hail Socialism!” This is a godless way of life in a socialist environment. Don’t worry your organization will revamp and become a different thorn on the new Amerika’s side.

HAHAHAHAHAHA! You're fucking hilarious, dude. Don't believe in god? You'll be goose-stepping in the New World Order!
Really, stay off the crack pipe dude. It interferes w/rational thought.

5. Everything goes and USSA will be the pit of the world, the new modern SODOM AND GOMORRAH, that the stench and corruption will be spread worldwide.

Sodom & Gommorah were 2 tiny towns that blew up due to a natural gas buildup that exploded. No divine intervention.

6. Once that socialism fails, because it is a step closer to communism Mother Russia and China will lead the United Nations to police us up to become better obedient to the new United Nation Constitution. Your organization will need to progress once again and try to fight for freedom, but in reality it will be too late because that generation will be more dumb down then this present time generation of American haters virus.

It's 'too', not 'to', it's 'dumbed down', not dumb down'. Really, if you want to make any kind of an intellectual point, it's best to pay attention to grammar.
China MIGHT take us over, but only because we owe them a huge bundle that we borrowed. Russia collapsed a LONG time ago, & doesn't even rate as a super-power, as the provinces are splintered up. & communism? Are you kidding? Nobody even uses the word anymore, because it's become a running joke in political circles.
Accusing the AA of being funded by anti-American enemies, however, becomes a matter of libel. I assume you have some evidence? I doubt it, since most of your blather has the light scent of feces about it.

Why can't the people in the government are not allowed to use the words God, Creator, Almighty, Jesus, Christ, Savior, and Jesus Christ? Last time I checked that is the persons right of freedom of speech and religion.

This country is becoming godless that will take us into Socialism, Communism, and United Nation owned nation. The anti-American sentiment is within the USA among Americans that were born and raised here are thought and applauded by the enemies of the USA. Since when we have to know about Ramadan, and you guys don't say anything. Oh wait! This is Islam that I am talking about, not Christianity, I am sorry. The goal here is to rid and persecute Christianity not Islam.

I understand the State and Church separation, but not to the point that the words Merry Christmas, Jesus are becoming obsolete and taboo among people as well. I feel that this organization and other God haters organization is destroying our country. People on TV are already briefed not to use words like Jesus, prayers, Easter or Christmas, because they don't want to offend the bleeding hearts of America.

You must adhere what I am about to say because this is either taking place as we speak or may take place during your our time.

1. Our country as a whole moved from a Christianity way of life to a godless nation.

2. The United States of America no longer believe family values and morals. Marriage is just a piece of paper and it's just a convenience and no longer needed with the times.

3. Our Constitution is antiquated and no longer meets today's criteria.

4. USA enemies directly and indirectly are funding organizations like ACLU, Ford Foundation, Occupy Wall Street, this organizations, and many more. What is the best way to destroy a strong nation? The creation of viruses within that country by causing turmoil, hate their own government, people, God, and overthrowing of the current system.

5. USA enemies are Russia, China, and Middle east just to mention a few those guys, they have institutions set-up here in the USA and funnel money to the anti-American citizens virus, organizations like yours, but they cannot be traced back to the enemy aka puppet master, because the money passes from different hands.

6. All organizations that fights against our way of life are unfortunately infiltrated by the enemy through citizens like you and I, but they answer to their puppeteer all the way to the puppet master which is under our noses and no one seem to notice, because we are to busy destroying USA.

7. Occupy Wall Street are strong believers of socialism therefore once they get their way the USA will change its name to United Socialist States of Amerika (USSA). The Pledge of Allegiance will be simply "Hail Socialism!" This is a godless way of life in a socialist environment. Don't worry your organization will revamp and become a different thorn on the new Amerika's side.

5. Everything goes and USSA will be the pit of the world, the new modern SODOM AND GOMORRAH, that the stench and corruption will be spread worldwide.

6. Once that socialism fails, because it is a step closer to communism Mother Russia and China will lead the United Nations to police us up to become better obedient to the new United Nation Constitution. Your organization will need to progress once again and try to fight for freedom, but in reality it will be too late because that generation will be more dumb down then this present time generation of American haters virus.

Dear Republic, please ask your mom to crack open a real text book during your next home school session and put the bible away.

The sad thing about your post is that you are so ignorant of what is truly going on in the real world, that you do not even realize how elementary and juvenile both your writing and viewpoints appear.

Albeit unintentional, you clearly make the case why home schooling and bible teaching do not belong in an educated society.

People, you are all way too funny. You take a news report and turn it into a religious arguement. That's really amazing. Anyway, my post is about the article above not GOD. I will be frank, I am a christian who believes in GOD. That is my right, the bill of rights says so, but I also believe that Church and state MUST remain separate in ALL aspects of government. The reason that I personally think religion should stay out of government is because of a brutal lesson history taught us.

Let me remind you of the dark ages. After the fall of the Roman empire the only governing body left in Europe with any power was the church. The popes ruled with a iron fist and although countries had it's own king or ruler, the pope had the final say and up until the 1600's could make a monarch walk the courtyard of the Vatican in his underwear during winter. During this dark age, technology was lost and sanitation was forgotton because the CHURCH, considered ancient roman baths and inventions as pagan and evil. Also most of the Roman libraries were razed by the church when they found them intact. Only a fraction of Roman documents and information from those libraries remain intact today.

Because of this, disease and corruption ran rampant throughout all of Europe. On top of all this was the stupidity of the Inquisition. However, somewhere around the 1600's people started to think for themselves again and slowly fought the church and it's backward ways. Hence, europe slowly start to emerged from the dark ages and we have arrived at where we are today.

What does this mean? It clearly means that religion cannot effectively govern people. Only people can govern people and it should be done in a just and fair manner. So to sum it all up, religion has no place in government. The only place religion has is in the heart and mind of those who wish to believe in it.