Image on the left from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Image on the right by Nexstar staff. <\/p>\n
LUBBOCK, Texas The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent a letter to University Medical Center requesting that it take down a banner with religious messaging.<\/p>\n
The banner, which was displayed along the outside of a parking structure, read, Gracious Lord, for all of UMC I pray Your divine protection over them, guidance within them & provision for them daily. Reverend Wendell Davis. Firm, not fearful.<\/p>\n
The FFRF is a Wisconsin-based organization that aims to protect the separation of church and state. <\/p>\n
It said that the banner represents an unconstitutional endorsement of religion over nonreligion. It also said the message alienates nonreligious Americans.<\/p>\n
We urge UMC to recognize its obligation to provide all citizens with an environment free from religious endorsement by removing this exclusionary display, FFRF said. <\/p>\n
UMC has since replaced the banner with another banner that says Service is our passion because our passion is you. <\/p>\n
UMC Health System recognizes diversity in our workplace and in our patient population, UMC said in a statement. UMC Health System also understands the delicate balance between the free exercise of religion and government neutrality.<\/p>\n
UMC is operated by the Lubbock County Hospital District.<\/p>\n
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