Muslim and Atheists band together

Gotta love a story like this one…

By The Associated Press The Associated Press – Wed Feb 3, 1:35 pm ET

LANCASTER, Calif. –

A national Muslim group and an atheist organization are condemning comments by Mayor R. Rex Parris that the city is “growing a Christian community.”

Parris made the remarks last week during his annual State of the City address before an audience of mainly clergy and their spouses.

“We’re growing a Christian community, and don’t let anybody shy away from that,” he said, according to the Antelope Valley Press. Parris is also promoting a ballot measure that supports prayer at public meetings with reference to a specific deity such as Jesus.

“I need them standing up and saying we’re a Christian community, and we’re proud of that,” he said. On a screen behind him flashed a picture with a cross and the phrase “2010 Growing a Christian Community,” the Antelope Valley Press reported.