South Carolina Approves Christian License Tag

A group that supports separation of church and state wants a federal judge to stop South Carolina from issuing Christian-themed license plates.

Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and State will ask a judge during a hearing Thursday for a preliminary injunction to keep the state Department of Motor Vehicles from issuing plates that depict a stained-glass window with a cross and carrying the words I Believe.
Americans United has sued state officials, saying the plates amount to state sponsorship of a particular faith. Legislators passed a law authorizing the tag this year. The DMV said last month it has enough paid orders to begin making the plates.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)
Published: December 11, 2008