Is the plain white cross at the center of Lehigh County's official seal an endorsement of a specific religion? Or is it a symbol that carries historic, rather than religious, significance to the county and its citizens?

Regardless, the Freedom From Religion Foundation wants it gone. The group sent a letter to county Executive Tom Muller, saying it believes the cross violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. Muller said he sought an opinion from the county solicitor and forwarded it to the board of commissioners, which has the final say on sticking with the current seal or changing it. Doing nothing is likely to result in a lawsuit, according to a lawyer for the foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has notified Lehigh County officials that the county seal violates the Constitution because of the inclusion of a Latin cross in the center.

Commissioner Chairman Brad Osborne said the issue was discussed in a closed meeting in January but no decision has been made, pending advice from the solicitor on how to respond.

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