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The pastor at Anchorage First Free Methodist Church was mystified. Why was the activist group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals chastising him? No animals are harmed in the church's holiday nativity display. In fact, animals aren't used at all. People, however, do dress the parts — Mary, Joseph, the wise men, etc. The volunteers stand shivering at a manger on the church lawn in a silent tribute to Christmas.

GOTTA SEE THIS -- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 4/8/02 == Update : REPORT FROM THEATRE 2 - Near Israel Operation Defensive Shield, Ghajar, Bethlehem, Nablus, Gaza, Ramallah Update from Iraq, Boston In Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity (center) In Avigdor, near Ashkelon, IDF bury those who fought against terrorism in the War for Enduring Freedom. In Bethlehem, near the Palestinian-seized Church of the Nativity, residents watch carefully, 4/8/02. In Bethlehem, the IDF are on patrol as Palestinians continue to victimize a church, despite the availability of a nearby mosque. In Bethlehem, near the Church of the Nativity, weapons go hot,...