DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) – For the first time in its history, the Iowa State Capitol building will have two atheist/secular displays during the holiday season. And, according to the Iowa state director for American Atheists, Justin Scott, the displays are all about inclusion.

“The holidays are a special time, but too often, non-religious Iowans and those of minority faiths can feel left out. We hope visitors to the statehouse read our banner and leave feeling welcome, regardless of their beliefs,” said Scott.

There will be an American Atheists banner, which reads: “This season, no matter what you celebrate or why, Happy Holidays! (From) your atheist neighbors.” It will be put up on December 12 by a display that shows the Founding Fathers of the United States looking at the Bill of Rights in a manger.

The display is sponsored by Iowa Atheists & Freethinkers. You can visit their website here.

“I’m proud that our state has shown that no single religion or worldview has a monopoly on holiday cheer,” said Scott.