Atheist Holiday Display Vandalized In Chicago Suburb for Second Time

An atheist display near a nativity scene in a Chicago suburb was reportedly vandalized for the second time in recent years, and owners of the sign are offering a reward to those with information regarding the vandalism.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is reportedly offering a $2,000 reward to anyone with information regarding the vandalism of its sign in Arlington Heights. The sign, which sits next to a nativity display, consists of a seven-foot long vinyl banner that reads: "Are you good without God? Millions are!"

This is the second year the atheist display has been vandalized. The sign was also ripped down in December 2013.

"We're very disappointed, obviously, that this would happen in a very progressive area, a very tolerant area," Tom Cara, president of the Chicago chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, told the local Chicago Tribune.

"We are offering a reward for any information leading to a determination of who has done this," Cara added.

One of the signs was reportedly torn down from its wooden posts, while another metal atheist sign was bent in half. When the display was vandalized in 2013, a sign reading "there are no gods" was kicked in.

Arlington Heights is one of several areas in the U.S. that allows all types of holiday displays, including atheist or religious. Now, Cara tells the Daily Herald that he's asking the local park district to change its rules so no religious expression may be made at the park.

"I have contacted the park district to let them know of the damage and encourage them once again to cease this public forum due to the divisiveness of religious displays on public property," Cara said.