Quote Originally Posted by Spartana View Post
YES! This has been what I have been trying to say all along - that irregardless of what "I" believe, it's important to recognize and support the beliefs of others even if I don't like it. And because we can't worship in just one way in a public setting like a school without infringing on the beliefs of others, it's important to keep religion out of government - and government out of religion. So, unlike Storyteller, I feel this IS a very important topic. Like most people here - and probably most of the protesting Atheists - I really could care less about the actual name of the street sign. But it's what that the street sign represents that is important - like seperation of church and state, freedom to protest, etc... - that they were protesting about, not really the name.
There is no requirement to separate religion from government, only that there can be no state sponsored or sanctioned religion. Allowing a religious display or event on public property is not a violation as long as all religions are given the same consideration.

I agree that this is a very important topic because it allows a dialog which can help dispel mis-conceptions.