New Lawsuit Over Whitefish Jesus Statue

The Jesus statue that sits on top of Big Mountain in Whitefish is the subject of yet another lawsuit. This time, a group called the Freedom From Religion Foundation is challenging the recent renewal of the special use permit given by the forest service to the Knights of Columbus. Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Lorie Gaylor explains the reason for the lawsuit.

Congressman Denny Rehberg has been a strong supporter of the statue and believes it deserves to stay where it is. Rehberg has worked to arrange a land swap between Big Mountain and the Forest Service and spoke at the special permit renewal hearings. Mr. Rehberg argues his position.