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Faith Organization Battles 'War on Christmas' with Nativity Scene & Christmas Carols in Times Square
earned media ^ | 12.05.08

Posted on 12/06/2008 10:41:42 AM PST by Coleus

The Christian Defense Coalition will display the Nativity Scene on Saturday, December 6, starting at 10:00 A.M. in Times Square. The location is Broadway and 44th Street right below MTV studios.  The Christian Defense Coalition based in Washington, D.C., thanks New York City for giving permission to publicly display the Nativity.  The display is part of a nationwide campaign called, "The Nativity Project," which encourages individuals and groups to display Nativity Scenes in public places across America.
 
(See Article:
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/486017.aspx)
 
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, states, "We are seeing a growing hostility toward expressions of faith in the public square.  Nowhere is this seen more than during the Christmas season where over the past several years Nativity Scenes, Christmas parades, the singing of Christmas Carols have been removed from the public arena. "'The Nativity Project' is a positive and creative step forward in which citizens and groups can actively go into the public square and display Nativity Scenes nationwide during the Christmas season. 

This is what we are doing in Times Square this Saturday.  "It is imperative that we remind all Americans that the First Amendment promises freedom 'of' religion not freedom 'from' religion.  Public religious freedom and speech must be protected and promoted.   "It is also critical during these challenging and difficult economic times to be reminded that the birth of the Christ-child promises 'peace and goodwill' to all who seek Him."
 
For more information or interviews call: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney at 540.538.4741
Kaitlin Clare at 540.538.4822

Rev. Mahoney will also be available at the Nativity Display in Times Square on Saturday, December 6.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; US: New York
KEYWORDS: nyc; timessquare; waronchristmas2008

1 posted on 12/06/2008 10:41:43 AM PST by Coleus
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To: Coleus

Good news, thanks for your work.


2 posted on 12/06/2008 10:43:33 AM PST by Bulldawg Fan (Victory is the last thing Murtha and his fellow Defeatists want.)
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To: Coleus

Nativity scenes on all public squares all across America!


3 posted on 12/06/2008 10:47:08 AM PST by Comparative Advantage
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To: Coleus

Amen, and thank you!


4 posted on 12/06/2008 10:49:30 AM PST by devistate one four (H I V Homophobia Is Vindicated)
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Nativity Scene Goes to U.S. Supreme Court

5 posted on 12/06/2008 10:53:20 AM PST by Coleus (Abortion and Physician-assisted Murder (aka-Euthanasia), Don't Democrats just kill ya?)
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6 posted on 12/06/2008 11:10:02 AM PST by Coleus (Abortion and Physician-assisted Murder (aka-Euthanasia), Don't Democrats just kill ya?)
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To: Coleus

Just went right past MTV on the bus and didn’t see this. But the crowds are thick.


7 posted on 12/06/2008 11:58:07 AM PST by firebrand
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