MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A high school student has filed a federal lawsuit alleging his art teacher censored his drawing because it featured a cross and a biblical reference.

The lawsuit alleges other Tomah High School students were allowed to draw “demonic” images and asks a judge to declare a class policy prohibiting religion in art unconstitutional.

“We hear so much today about tolerance,” said David Cortman, an attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian legal advocacy group representing the student. “But where is the tolerance for religious beliefs?”

Tomah School District Business Manager Greg Gaarder said the district hadn’t seen the lawsuit and declined to comment.

Westboro Baptist church picketed

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Members of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church are known for picketing the funerals of U.S. troops, but around 400 people targeted the church in a Sunday protest of their own.

Organizers said the event drew marchers touting messages of compassion and tolerance for gays and lesbians. Westboro Baptist is known for its anti-gay message and picketing of services for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Gay, straight and transgender demonstrators hugged, danced and cheered as passers-by honked their support for the protest at Gage Park in Topeka.

Organizer Chris Love of Leavenworth said he got the idea for the march after Westboro members picketed actor Heath Ledger’s memorial service.

“It’s about time we did something like this again,” said Hope Prescott of Topeka, who waved a rainbow banner. “We feel somewhat responsible for … Westboro Baptist Church. It’s about time we show our support for gays rights and all rights.”