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November 17, 2009 Judge Strikes Down Christian License PlatePosted: 03:46 PM ET
Bishop TD JAKES, tonight on Larry King Live 9pm ETBy Nathan Black | Christian Post Reporter South Carolina's "I Believe" license plate that features an image of a cross in front of a stained-glass window has been ruled unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie said the specialty license plate was motivated by a purpose to advance a specific religion and has the effect of state endorsement of Christianity. The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, praised the decision, commenting, "Government must never be allowed to express favored treatment for one faith over others. That’s unconstitutional and un-American." State lawmakers had unanimously passed legislation last summer authorizing the plates. Republican Senator Lawrence K. Grooms, one of the sponsors of the bill, said he didn't see a constitutional problem with it, noting that the state issued plates with other religious symbols and phrases. Filed under: Larry King Live Religion
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