Atheist groups say Army should promote their rock concerts, too

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WASHINGTON – Three atheist activism groups have complained the Army supported an evangelical Christian concert at North Carolina’s Fort Bragg but did not act sufficiently enthusiastic about a concert for nonbelievers.

The three groups — Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina — complained to the Secretary of the Army about events that they said appear to give “selective benefits” to religious groups.

Fort Bragg hosted a Christian-themed “Rock the Fort” concert last September that was sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

The atheist groups allege that Fort Bragg chaplains promoted the event, which received “$50,000 in financial support, and $30,000 in logistical and security support” from the Army. Such actions “cannot be squared with (Army) regulations, much less with the First Amendment,” the groups said.

Read more: http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2011/07/atheist-groups-say-army-should-promote-their-rock-concerts-too.php#ixzz1RcnZGRyD

[Orrex]

1. They could also attack the decision from the "cruel and unusual punishment" angle

Have you ever tried to listen to Christian rock?
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[Fumesucker]

2. Christian rock is an oxymoron.. n/t

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

3. Hank Hill said it best...

"You're not making Christianity better, you're making rock and roll worse!"