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Posted on 12/23/2008 8:26:49 AM PST by NYer
Every year we are flooded with reports from across the nation about nativity scenes being vandalized. This year was no different.
Here is a list of some of the incidents that came to our attention:
· In Sandusky, Ohio a 50-year old figure of the Baby Jesus was stolen from a downtown park; it was found a few days later hanging from a ceiling fan in the apartment of the thief who stole it·
A Christian pastor in Loma Linda, California was beaten and left in critical condition while decorating his church·
In Orange County, Florida a Christian church’s drive-through nativity scene was completely demolished by vandals·
The Blessed Virgin figure was stolen from a nativity scene in front of a home in Colorado Springs, Colorado·
Twice within a couple of weeks, the crèche in Norwood, Massachusetts was vandalized·
A drive-through nativity built by a Christian church in Stone Mountain, Georgia was destroyed·
In Waggaman, Louisiana, a 38-year old man, accompanied by two boys, trashed Christmas decorations at five homes·
A 50-year old statue of a shepherd was beheaded in a nativity scene in downtown Kingsport, Tennessee ·
The Holy Family was stolen from a crèche outside of a home in New Albany, Indiana·
The nativity scene in front of a Christian church in Christoval, Texas was splattered with red paint·
Figures of the Baby Jesus were stolen from homes or churches in
Memphis, Tennessee;
Littlestown, Pennsylvania;
Valrico, California;
Akron, Ohio;
Chattanooga, Tennessee;
Andover, New York;
Sumter, South Carolina;
St. Charles, Illinois;
Moberly, Missouri;
Lehighton, Pennsylvania; B
ismarck, North Dakota;
Omaha, Nebraska;
Paw Paw, Michigan;
North Richland Hills, Texas;
Eureka Springs, Arkansas;
and Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Pastor was probably an act of “tolerance” from Prop 8 opponents.
Cowardly New World
All of these types of vandalism are are similar and wrong...of course.
Filed as Hate Crimes, right?
The beating of the Christian pastor in Loma Linda, California, for example, needs serious attention.
Such treatment of RC nativity scenes has a tendency to unite Protestants and Catholics in Christ. Bring on the persecution.
The first item listed, the jesus-hanging-from-a-fan guy, sounds mentally disturbed.
And these displays harm no one. Just pathetic...
Colonel, USAFR
If someone left a ham sandwich at a masque we would hear how hate full Christians are for a year.
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Matthew 24:12
- Implant a GPS device in the doll to trace it’s whereabouts.
LOL, then dress up like an angel (not a warm fuzzy one, but more like a death angel), then show up on the doorstep of the offending party and demand that the Child be returned.
The last mentioned is the engine which is driving all the others.
I believe everyone has had quite enough of the element in our society that is making everyone else sick to their stomachs!
Or G-d forbid a cartoon
Yep. Runnin scared. :o) The perps know this is evil. that’s why they do it.
"Nothing new" my @ss.
Comparing Mischief Night antics on the night before Halloween to vandalizing the hallowed scene depicting the birth of hundreds of millions Lord and Savior is disingenuous. ESPECIALLY when the one making that comparison is an avowed Atheist and anti-Christian who resents Creationists. LIKE YOU...
Some of us know you're secretly cheering this on, pal. You fool no one.
It isn't. For your information, the first time I heard about anyone "stealin' the Baby Jesus" was from a Christian cousin - a self-described "Southern Baptist" in Georgia - recounting a "dumb prank" he did to his own church back when he was a teenager.
Comparing Mischief Night antics on the night before Halloween to vandalizing the hallowed scene depicting the birth of hundreds of millions Lord and Savior is disingenuous.
You're confusing dumb pranks done by dumb kids and crimes of intolerance committed by adults.
Don't.
Since the article doesn't give information about the actual events, it is open to wild speculation.
Notice that I said in 7 that the beating of the pastor in Loma Linda deserves serious attention.
ESPECIALLY when the one making that comparison is an avowed Atheist
Got that right. Never hid it.
and anti-Christian
Wrong, buddy. Wrong.
who resents Creationists.
You want to bring the theory of evolution vs creationism into this? Oy. Save it. I ain't up for that game today.
LIKE YOU...
You got one out of three right. Bravo.
Some of us know you're secretly cheering this on, pal. You fool no one.
It's a shame profanity isn't allowed, because I sure could use some now.
This kind of vandalism is "popular" now because the powers that be are at war with Christians. Did the torching of Sarah Palin's church also cause you to yawn?
These punks best be wishing that 'Baby Jesus steals 'them' away from satan.
Bravo. Thanks for your support.
LOL, FrankR. I’m not disagreeing with you. Just a “conversation” with three wise-guys would probably be enough.
Back it up or shut it up.
This kind of vandalism is "popular" now because the powers that be are at war with Christians.
Is this going to devolve into a pile of conspiracy-laden dung?
Did the torching of Sarah Palin's church also cause you to yawn?
No, but you sure do.
Burning churches? No, wait...
Along with the GPS device, embed a pound of C4 with a remote detonator in the Baby Jesus doll. If the pr!cks manage to get through the defenses and steal the doll, press the button and send them on their way to the 'real Jesus' when they get to a safe distance.
Here in Norwood, MA Twice in one week.
Hot wire them! Watch the vandals light up!
Your reputation and post history precedes you.
Can't cite any actual examples. Got it.
Now, leave me alone.
Boy, you sure like making things a lot harder than they have to be. The secret to vandal-proofing an outdoor Nativity scene is as simple as choosing the right shepherds...
Satan never sleeps.
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