Military Continues Religious Hostility: Inspirational Painting Removed From Air Force Dining Hall

6/10/13
 
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from Liberty Institute,
6/6/13:

A painting that includes a Bible verse was removed from a dining hall at an Air Force base after the Military Religious Freedom Foundation filed a complaint, calling the art “repugnant.” Now, the artist is accusing the Air Force of having a “clear anti-Christian agenda.” According to an article by Fox News’ Todd Starnes, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, led by Mikey Weinstein, claims it received a complaint from an individual at the base who said the picture made “me feel terribly uncomfortable, disheartened and disappointed.”

Weinstein called the Pentagon to complain, and within an hour, the picture was removed.

Upon hearing of the issue, Grant DiCianni, president of Tapestry Productions and son of the artist, Ron, said they “are deeply saddened.”

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