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County Fair Widens God and Country Day Discount

By Howard M. Friedman

After complaints by an atheist group (see prior posting) about the "God and Country" day promotion planned by the Wilson County, Tennessee fair, promoters have responded. Instead of giving a $2 admission discount only to individuals who present a church bulletin at the gate, now the discount will be available to anyone presenting a bulletin from any faith's religious services, or anyone presenting a web page printout from any religious or secular group. Friday's Tennessean reported that Cheryl Lewis, member of the Wilson County Promotions Board, said that God and Country day was not discriminatory, and was begun in 2002 as a response to the 9-11 attacks. [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]

Full post as published by Religion Clause on August 17, 2008 (boomark / email).