ACLU claiming conspiracy?

I read "ACLU lies about WorldNetDaily" by Joseph Farah (December 20, 2007 on WND), which led me to reading what Kary L. Moss, executive director of the ACLU of Michigan wrote about them in the Detroit News. The piece is called, " Freedom of religion includes defending diversity of beliefs". Almost made me all teary-eyed. Teary-eyed from laughing -- not crying.

The ACLU exec writes, "Unfortunately, our victories for religious freedom are overshadowed by well-organized attempts to demonize the ACLU and curtail religious diversity by sounding the alarm bells on the purported "war on Christmas." '

Moss seems so proud when she says, "Yet for true religious liberty to flourish, everyone must be free to worship without government interference."

Excuse me, but aren't courts part of the government?

She goes on, "For instance, Christmas displays -- including nativity scenes -- are perfectly acceptable at homes, churches and even, in come cases, on city property."

Well, thank you ACLU for telling us where (according to your perception) it is acceptable to have Christmas displays. Yes, thank you and the government -- I mean the courts -- for not interfering.

But after all the discussion about Christmas displays and then religious displays, she suddenly says, "That is why the ACLU of Michigan is proud to count among its clients Joseph Hanas, an observant Catholic from Genesee County who was sent to jail for asking a drug court judge to remove him from a drug rehabilitation program that coerced him into practicing the Pentecostal faith. He was forced to read the Bible for seven hours a day and was tested on Pentecostal principles. The staff also told him that Catholicism was a form of witchcraft and they confiscated both his rosary and Holy Communion prayer book."

I think someone should explain to Ms. Moss that there is a big difference between a religious Christmas display and being "CONFINED" in a place that forces actual religious practices and teachings upon a person. In one case, anyone who wishes can avoid, ignore and freely walk away. In the second case, they are forced to remain and endure the exposure.

By the way, Ms. Moss, what if the majority want a Nativity Scene on the court house lawn? Are you going to defend our right to religious freedom against the religion of secularism that strives to suppress anything remotely of Christian nature, or have you determined that secularism trumps all freedoms and rights and what have you(s)?