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The ground zero cross, formed from steel beams of the World Trade Center, has emerged as a symbol of hope for survivors and families affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Despite its significance, the American Atheists group has filed a lawsuit against its inclusion in the new 9/11 memorial, claiming it violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment due to emotional distress experienced by some of its members. The cross remains set for display in the memorial, symbolizing resilience amidst ongoing legal challenges.
![This historical artifact of the 9/11 attacks is, lawsuit
notwithstanding, going to be featured in the new 9/11 Memorial
and Museum. Unfortunately, angry atheist syndrome has reared
its ugly head again. As soon as the cross selection was
announced the American Atheists organized filed suit, claiming
it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
The group actually claims that its members are experiencing
“dyspepsia [upset stomach], symptoms of depression,
headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish,” not from the
devastating destruction of life caused by the terrorists on 9/11,
but as a “direct and proximate result of the unconstitutional
existence of the cross.” That’s not a line from a blog post, a press
release, or a fundraising letter; that is the actual legal argument
presented by the American Atheists in their complaint.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/cross-120113101446-phpapp01/85/Cross-16-320.jpg)
![This historical artifact of the 9/11 attacks is, lawsuit
notwithstanding, going to be featured in the new 9/11
Memorial and Museum. Unfortunately, angry atheist
syndrome has reared its ugly head again. As soon as the cross
selection was announced the American Atheists organized
filed suit, claiming it violated the Establishment Clause of the
First Amendment.
The group actually claims that its members are experiencing
“dyspepsia [upset stomach], symptoms of
depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish,”
not from the devastating destruction of life caused by the
terrorists on 9/11, but as a “direct and proximate result of the
unconstitutional existence of the cross.” That’s not a line from
a blog post, a press release, or a fundraising letter; that is the
actual legal argument presented by the American Atheists in
their complaint.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/cross-120113101446-phpapp01/85/Cross-36-320.jpg)
Cross
- 12. In the tumultuous days following the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, workers at Ground Zero discovered a sign of hope and comfort – a cross – two intersecting steel beams from Tower One of the World Trade Center standing in the midst of so much death and destruction. In the decade since 9/11, the Ground Zero Cross has become a symbol of hope and healing for those who survived the terrorist attack, the families and friends who lost loved ones on that day, and the coworkers of the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice
- 16. This historical artifact of the 9/11 attacks is, lawsuit notwithstanding, going to be featured in the new 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Unfortunately, angry atheist syndrome has reared its ugly head again. As soon as the cross selection was announced the American Atheists organized filed suit, claiming it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The group actually claims that its members are experiencing “dyspepsia [upset stomach], symptoms of depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish,” not from the devastating destruction of life caused by the terrorists on 9/11, but as a “direct and proximate result of the unconstitutional existence of the cross.” That’s not a line from a blog post, a press release, or a fundraising letter; that is the actual legal argument presented by the American Atheists in their complaint.
- 19. Heb 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- 22. 1 John 2:1-2 And if any man is a sinner, we have a friend and helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, the upright one: 2 He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.
- 23. 1 John 4:10 And this is love, not that we had love for God, but that He had love for us, and sent His Son to be an offering for our sins.
- 25. Matt 28:5-6 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, Who was crucified. 6 He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Mark 16:6 6 But the man said, "Don't be afraid. You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, Who has been crucified. He has risen from the dead; He is not here. Look, here is the place they laid Him.
- 27. 1 John 5:11-13 11 And His witness is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has the life; he who has not the Son of God has not the life. 13 I have put these things in writing for you who have faith in the name of the Son of God, so that you may be certain that you have eternal life.
- 29. 1 John 2:28 28 And now, children, stay with Christ. Live deeply in Christ. Then we'll be ready for Him when He appears, ready to receive Him with open arms, with no cause for red-faced guilt or lame excuses when He arrives.
- 33. In the tumultuous days following the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, workers at Ground Zero discovered a sign of hope and comfort – a cross – two intersecting steel beams from Tower One of the World Trade Center standing in the midst of so much death and destruction. In the decade since 9/11, the Ground Zero Cross has become a symbol of hope and healing for those who survived the terrorist attack, the families and friends who lost loved ones on that day, and the coworkers of the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- 34. 1 John 2:1-2 And if any man is a sinner, we have a friend and helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, the upright one: 2 He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world. 1 John 4:10 10 And this is love, not that we had love for God, but that He had love for us, and sent His Son to be an offering for our sins.
- 36. This historical artifact of the 9/11 attacks is, lawsuit notwithstanding, going to be featured in the new 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Unfortunately, angry atheist syndrome has reared its ugly head again. As soon as the cross selection was announced the American Atheists organized filed suit, claiming it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The group actually claims that its members are experiencing “dyspepsia [upset stomach], symptoms of depression, headaches, anxiety, and mental pain and anguish,” not from the devastating destruction of life caused by the terrorists on 9/11, but as a “direct and proximate result of the unconstitutional existence of the cross.” That’s not a line from a blog post, a press release, or a fundraising letter; that is the actual legal argument presented by the American Atheists in their complaint.