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nativity
Christian News
Trio of Camels Escape From Nativity Production, Roam the Neighborhood in Search of Grass
Commuters were surprised to see the nativity camels casually walking alongside the road during rush hour.
Christian News
This Advent, Churches Urged To Assess Worship for Inadvertent Antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League reported a 34% increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. between 2020 and 2021. A 2021 survey found that 60% of the general public sees antisemitism as a problem.
Christian News
‘You Put the Baby in the Manger?’: New Podcast Looks at Sacred and Profane in the Gospels
Broken into five episodes, “Almelem” debuted in late November, with the final episode due out just before Christmas. It is based on a 2018 play of the same name by New York writer Sean Williams.
Christian News
Al Mohler Discusses How Parents Can Navigate Santa Claus and Nativity Scenes
Last Friday, theologian and president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Al Mohler answered some tough Christmas related questions from his listeners on his podcast “The Briefing."
Christian News
Freedom From Religion Foundation Buys Full Page NY Times Ad for Their Own ‘Nativity’
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a nonprofit organization that seeks “to protect the constitutional principle of separation between state and church,” has taken out a full page ad in the NY Times depicting their own version of the nativity scene.
Outreach Leaders
Why I Don’t Think Jesus Was Born in a Stable (and Why It Matters)
Nativity scenes are a hallmark of Christmas decor. But what if the scene they depict isn't as true to the biblical account as we think? (And, no, I'm not referring to the wise men.)
Christian News
Christian Group Petitions Fisher-Price To Replace Nativity Playset Depicting Holy Family as White
Faithful America is encouraging Fisher-Price to change its depiction of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus before the start of the 2021 holiday season, saying it “fuels white supremacy.”
Christian News
‘Black Lives Matter’ a Feature of One Church’s Nativity This Year
Claremont United Methodist Church, known for its hot-button Christmas displays, is this year featuring a mural of “Black Lives Matter” protesters behind the holy family.