Catholic League president Bill Donohue explains why the Catholic League decided to erect a pro-Christmas billboard in New York City:
On the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel, American Atheists has a billboard with an illustration of a nativity scene that reads, “You Know It’s a Myth: This Season Celebrate Reason.” It was erected over the weekend.
The Catholic League now has a billboard on the New York side of the Lincoln Tunnel with a picture of a nativity scene that reads, “You Know It’s Real: This Season Celebrate Jesus.” Our billboard also says, “Merry Christmas from the Catholic League.” It is 26′ x 24′ and is located at Dyer Avenue and 31st Street [click here to see an image of our billboard].
We decided to counterpunch after a donor came forward seeking to challenge the anti-Christmas statement by American Atheists. Our approach is positive, and services the common good. Theirs is negative, and is designed to sow division. It’s what they do.
So after Christian motorists have had their sensibilities assaulted as they exit New Jersey, they will experience a sense of joy, and satisfaction, as they enter New York City. It’s what we do.
