Alocal city council decided to erect a temporary easter display in the main entrance of a historic public library located in the center of town for the two weeks preceding the easter holiday. the display was to include a statue of jesus christ in front of a painting of an open tomb with the inscription “he is risen! ” over the door. there would also be a number of colorful easter eggs hidden in grass around the statue, along with some pastel rabbits. the display would also feature pastel baskets full of foil-wrapped chocolate easter eggs for patrons to enjoy.
if the proposed display is challenged as unconstitutional by a proper plaintiff, is the court likely to rule that the display is unconstitutional?
no, because the overall display would symbolize a secular celebration of easter.
no, because the statue was only proposed to be erected for two weeks.
yes, because a reasonable observer would conclude the display was endorsing religion.
yes, because the display was placed in the main entrance of a public building.