Recent attempts to remove or limit religious displays in public spaces reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the First Amendment, Glenn Jacobs, mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, said Monday on Newsmax.
He said that the Constitution protects religious expression rather than bans it.
Jacobs weighed in on “Newsline” about several high-profile controversies involving nativity scenes and public expressions of faith — including disputes in Massachusetts and South Carolina, where local officials sought to alter or remove Christian displays from public property.
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