Dual Holiday Displays Coexist in Raleigh's Moore Square

December 21, 2009 on News 14 Carolina -

RALEIGH For the past several years, a Nativity scene has gone up in downtown Raleighs Moore Square during the holiday season depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.

But this year it has company. The Triangle Freethought Society, which is made up of atheists, non-theists and free thinkers, unveiled a winter solstice display marking the shortest and darkest day of the year, which lands on Dec. 21. Winter solstice typically marks the middle of winter with celebrations by ancient cultures around the world.

We felt it was important to have a counterbalance to that display this year, so we put a winter solstice display together, said Mark Zumbach, president of the Triangle Freethought Society. Our goal is to point out there are multiple reasons for celebrating the season.


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[MegaRobin321]

The Christian in the report displays the typical arrogance of his mindset, "People "like that"... atheists ...bellieve in nothing but themselves..." as if you have to believe in God to be a good person. NOT SO... If the guy were more educated, he'd know more about what Atheist actually believe and not talk such nonsense. One can practice the teachings of the greatest teachers and philosophers and still not believe in God.

[octavoch]

Politically Correct the phrase is Happy Holidays!

[yourjunk420]

Happy Solstice everyone!!!

[Demithehunter]

well spoken mayor!

[hybridamerica]

Mayor Meeker - is smart.

[IanBillings00]

Agreed, I made my point about that ignorant prick in the video, and that's fine. I am going to move on from this video now, and save my time and energy for something more worthwhile. Arguing with close-minded people is like my 2 year old trying to fit the triangle block into the circle hole; she might try for a while, but after a few attempts she gives up and realizes there's no point.

[downriggershop]

***I had a close friend in high school who was gay***

It all fits.

But on the slightest chance you really do have a child on the way, here's the right way to raise one, as shown by an American legend. Google

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[mase5701]

@IanBillings00 this guy is a deush bag who just takes random quotes out of context, like all religious people, theres no point trying to argue with him

[downriggershop]

***I much rather....as I rather....I do not believe***

Ian, do you ever read your own posts? Take a look at how insufferably self-centered you are. Which yet again proves my point that so-called atheists just want to justify their own selfishness. Cowardly types too because their attacks are always on Christianity, never Islam. Do you think the bald freak in the video above would dare to try it on, with Muslims?

[IanBillings00]

You are quite clearly attempting to misrepresent things I have said, and considering that people could scroll up and re-read my comments...

I am sorry my friend, but you cannot say, 'That's a lie! This is how it really is!' - giving nothing to support your point, and expect people to believe you.

You've shown your true colors. It is apparent you are just a troll trying to provoke people, for what reason I cannot imagine. It is too late, you have proven that you are an ignorant idiot.