The AHA’s interpretation says the existence of the cross on any public parcel of property means that government is somehow promoting Christianity over other religions. Or, more generally, promoting religion over non-religion.

So, what injuries has the Peace Cross inflicted on the plaintiffs? According to the brief AHA filed, one of the three plaintiffs, Steven Lowe, “was shocked when he first saw the cross and it upsets him whenever he passes it.” Another, Fred Edwords, is described as having “had unwelcome contact with the Bladensburg Cross on several occasions.” The third individual, Bishop McNeill “has had unwelcome contact with the cross at least four times. Each time he encountered it, he was traveling to local stores and businesses in the surrounding area.”

The horror. All three, according to the brief, “do not wish to encounter Bladensburg Cross in the future.” So they demand that it must go.