[etlib]

The Virgin Mary had to give birth in a stable, because she and Joseph were in hiding from Herod, the baby-killer.

Jesus was born in a stable because they couldn't find room in the inn.

The Holy Family was sent to Egypt in order to escape Herod.

[billbears]

I know that. I was just pointing out the first nonsense that struck me from Moriarity's article (not that there wasn't nonsense throughout)