A cross that stood on a hill above Grand Haven, Michigan for over 50 years will now be removed after an anti-Christian man who does not live in the community threatened a lawsuit.

Grand Haven City Council voted 3 to 2 for the removal of the cross from Dewey Hill despite massive opposition from the community for the move.

Grand Haven resident Brandon Hall, who writes for West Michigan Politics, says that the community is united against a man they see as a bully.

“One thing I want to make clear: Grand Haven is not divided. It is very united in support of the cross,” Hall said. “All my atheist friends hate what is going on here.  It’s very surprising that one guy can come from out of state and start all this. It is very shocking and disappointing.”

Mitch Kayle, who is openly bigoted against Christians, has bragged on social media of his actions attacking anything that might be Christian in public.  He has conducted similar hate campaigns in Hawaii.

“He is an atheist extremist who targets Christians and gives atheists a bad name,” Hall said.

A group of residents is raising funds to purchase the land the cross sits upon to keep it standing above the city.