Vandals Storm Creches Nationwide - Baby Jesus Smashed, Dismembered, Desecrated

LifeSiteNews ^ | 12/21/06 | LifeSiteNews

[wagglebee]

WASHINGTON, December 21, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Catholic League is reporting vandalism to nativity scenes across the United States.
Figures from nativity scenes were stolen or vandalized in Tucson, AZ ; Millbrae, CA; Mission Viejo, CA; Moorpark, CA; San Francisco, CA; Naugatuck, CT; Waterbury, CT (Jesus was taken, but one of the arms was left behind); Fort Walton Beach, FL; Des Moines, IA; Sioux City, IA; Ammon, ID; Chicago, IL (32 figures of baby Jesus were nabbed-they were later dumped on the lawn of a Catholic church); Jackson County, IL (two incidents); Tinley Park, IL; Floyd County, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Montgomery County, IN; Wichita, KS; Hardin, KY; Lafayette, LA (two incidents); Youngsville, LA; Fitchburg, MA; Southborough, MA; Winthrop, ME; Portage Township, MI; Fayettville, NC; New Bern, NC; Columbus, NE (12 baby Jesus figures were stolen in one day); Plaistow, NH; Dover, OH; Utica, OH (three incidents); Artemis, PA; Bucks County, PA; Greenfield, PA; Hilton Head, SC; Halom City, TX; Santa Fe, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Winfield, WV and West Allis, WI.

"Some of these attacks were clearly motivated by malice," the League's Bill Donohue commented. "The baby Jesus figure stolen in Plaistow, NH was later returned, having been defiled by a pair of devil horns.  The hooligan who stole the manger from Southborough, MA left the surrounding secular decorations standing."

Donohue continued, "In Sioux Falls, SD, someone crushed the face of the statue of Jesus.  What's worse, the creep in Des Moines, IA burned Jesus' face, doused the statue with red nail polish, and twisted the electrical cord around its neck."

Commenting Wednesday on the tradition of nativity scenes, Pope Benedict XVI said, "In a few days it will be Christmas, and I imagine that, in your homes, you are putting the final touches to your nativity scenes, which are such an evocative depiction of Christmas. I hope that this important element, not only of our spirituality but also of our culture and art, may endure as a simple and eloquent way to remember the One Who came 'to dwell among us'."

See related coverage:

Nativity Scenes Vandalized in Three Major Canadian Cities - Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/dec/06122003.html

Nativity Scene Stolen by Abortion Clinic Worker Returned by Police
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/dec/06121501.html

New York Village Would Rather Remove 9-Foot Menorah than Allow Nativity Scene
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2006/dec/06122004.html

[wagglebee]

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[FormerACLUmember]

The democrat party is conducting an anti-Christian pogrom, as we speak.

[metmom]

Words fail me.... Such hate...

[mvpel]

If this were Muslim-bashing, instead of Christian-bashing, there'd be a series of breathless articles on the front page of the New York Times and a soul-searching paean to tolerance in Time Magazine.

But since it's Jesus, ho hum, business as usual.

[Jaysun]

You know, I thank God that none of these hooligans have decided to mess with my nativity scene. I'd shoot their asses.

[pandoraou812]

Exactly, the hate is horrible and sad that people have to be so mean. I don't understand why anyone would do such things and now I am wondering if the live animals in my Church's nativity are safe. I hope the police patrol the area more.

[FlingWingFlyer]

When you live and act like an animal, it becomes very difficult to tolerate images of the one who will someday make eternity a pretty rough gig for you.

[taxesareforever]

Ain't that the truth!

[Muleteam1]

I had one Freeper tell me there was no such thing as Satanic cults. Go figure.

[Tall_Texan]

But none of these would be considered HATE CRIMES...why, no...

[wagglebee]

There are some FReepers who think that simply voting a straight Republican ticket makes them a conservative.

[DustyMoment]

Does anyone else see the parallel between these acts of vandalism and the book burnings and kristallnacht activiies that Hitler's minions stirred up in WWII?

This is the legacy of the attack on religion and Christianity by the treasonous MSM and the leftists. When radicalized moonbats attack symbols of a great religious occasion, we're in trouble!! Are we now to return to the dark days of Christianity following the crucifixtion when Christians were literally forced underground and forced to deny their Christian faith lest they be slaughtered? Is this what lies ahead of us?

[wagglebee]

And like the Nazis, they try to blame the violence on Christians. There have been a few disgusting, reprehensible and criminal attacks on abortion clinics, yet the pro-life movement is portrayed as "militant." And remember when Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" was released the media was 24/7 with predictions of anti-Semitic violence -- when there was no violence, the story was dropped.

[MamaB]

They are attacking those and poor little Frosty here. Frosty was slashed and a flag was torn. Poor little things do not know that they are not supposed to do that.

[trisham]

I would guess that much of this destruction is done by teens, who have no idea what they are doing or why. It's sad that their parents and schools have led them to this.

[Muleteam1]

Go figure.

[F.J. Mitchell]

It sounds more like it's organized nation wide here and somewhat in Canada as well, rather than random acts of vandalism.

[OldSmaj]

Just compare the times of the offenses against the times the nitwit, zit-faced liberals on DUmp were away from their keyboards.

Assuming they would venture out of their parents basements.

[trisham]

It sounds more like it's organized nation wide here and somewhat in Canada as well, rather than random acts of vandalism.

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You think? By whom?