A Clinton-appointed federal judge writing for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has declared a 43-foot-tall cross located at a California war memorial to be unconstitutional, in yet another victory for the anti-religion left.

“After examining the entirety of the Mount Soledad Memorial in context — having considered its history, its religious and non-religious uses, its sectarian and secular features, the history of war memorials and the dominance of the Cross — we conclude that the Memorial, presently configured and as a whole, primarily conveys a message of government of endorsement of religion,” the panel said in its 50-page opinion.

The cross, which weighs approximately 24 tons, is visible for miles and overlooks a popular interstate. It was built in 1913 and then blew down in 1952. The current cross was erected in 1954 and was a memorial to American service members and a tribute to God’s “promise of everlasting life.”

A symbol of God’s promise of everlasting life for those who gave their lives for America? Oh, the horror! Clearly such a reprehensible symbol can not stand.

As you can imagine, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) — which provides legal assistance to terror suspects when not attempting to sue religion out of public life — is thrilled beyond belief.

The American Center for Law and Justice, on the other hand, says the case will be appealed up to the United States Supreme Court.