NEWS PROVIDED BY
Christian Defense Coalition
April 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition calls upon the Biden Administration to release any written guidelines that past White House Easter Egg Rolls banned "religious symbols" and "religious themes."

It appears, the 2024 guidelines banning "religious symbols" and "religious themes" is the first time such explicit language has been used for the White House Easter Egg Roll.

Elizabeth Alexander, Communications Director for the First Lady, only mentions that the Easter Egg Roll flyer's standard "non-discrimination" language has been used for the last 45 years. Ms. Alexander NEVER states language requesting the banning of "religious symbols" or "religious themes" has ever been used in the past 45 years.

Sadly, the Biden Administration appears to be playing a "shell game" with the truth by implying past Administration's have supported banning "religious symbols" and "religious themes" language at past Easter Egg Rolls.

The Biden Administration crushes religious freedom and the 1st Amendment by banning "religious symbols" and "religious themes" at annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House on Monday.

Here is a link to the guidelines asking youth from National Guard families across the United States and all U.S. territories to submit artwork inspired by the theme "Celebrating our Military Families."
 
Under the guidelines put forward by the White House, children would be prohibited from displaying artwork showing them praying for their National Guard family members, attending church with them, or praying over family meals.

In response to this blatant disrespect of religious freedom, the Christian Defense Coalition will display a 15 ft. cross in front of the White House and conduct a prayer gathering.

The Christian Defense Coalition will be displaying the cross on Thursday, April 4 at 12:00 PM, on Pennsylvania Ave. NW in front of the White House.

The Christian Defense Coalition recently displayed the cross at the United States Capitol for a Good Friday service (see photo).

The White House should be a place where all Americans, especially children, should be afforded the right to come and peacefully express their First Amendment rights and celebrate religious freedom.

Rev. Patrick Mahoney, Director of the Washington, D.C. based Christian Defense Coalition, states;

"The White House should be a place where all Americans, especially children, should be afforded the right to come and peacefully express their First Amendment rights and celebrate religious freedom. Sadly, the Biden Administration has trampled these rights by prohibiting religious symbols and themes at the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House.

"President Biden needs to understand the First Amendment promises freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. This is especially true as millions of Christians in America are celebrating the resurrection of Christ at Easter.

"It is hard to imagine President Biden has banned children's artwork depicting them praying over a meal or attending church at Easter with their families.  It is quite troubling children are not allowed to publicly express their faith at the White House.

"We will be displaying this 15ft cross and praying in front of the White House to ensure public expressions of faith are protected and honored in America."

For more information or interviews call
Rev. Patrick Mahoney at 540.538.4741

SOURCE Christian Defense Coalition

CONTACT: Rev. Patrick Mahoney, 540-538-4741