The Question: There’s no big deal about putting Nativity scenes on public property. Agree or Disagree?

My 2 Cents: As a follower of Christ, and without getting into the debate over the  inaccurate portrayal of the ethnicity of the Jesus, Joseph, Mary and the wisemen, I have no issues with Nativity scenes.

However, if we’re going to keep church and state strictly separate, there is a HUGE deal with Nativity scenes on public property. It just shouldn’t be done. Yes, there would be no Christmas without the birth of Christ, but public property isn’t the place to make that point.

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Take a few moments to check out the tweets from Twitter on this subject:

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NightShade10  I don’t think it’s a big deal.We celebrate other cultures every day in this country,yet we’re ashamed of our own? (shame on us)

md20737  agree!! ppl dont have to lok at them

frparker  We use public funds with “in God we trust” so there should be no issue with religious displays on public property!

CedricMcCay  nope. the State can represent the many and varied faiths present in our republic. ppl should CARRY their faith, not art.

Speaklife2  I may be offended by seeing Santa, reindeer, candycanes & snowmen all around; but, is that taken into consideration? No.

Speaklife2  I think it IS a big deal n that it should be allowed 4 ppl 2 understand true meaning of Christmas. Plus what does it hurt?

rishaholmes  Disagree

MissMeandI  Public property like sidewalks and streets? There might be a prob if there’s an actual law against it.

treschic67  Agree

ObiOrion  Depends on who put it there.

sutherngeorgian  i don’t see it as a big deal. the public has and option to come and damage it if they don’t like it.

tclarkusa  @iJustJason @atane It’s not celebrated/embraced by ALL of America ie–> http://ow.ly/OYa6 differences make America…America.

Pettra88  Agree!!!!

jluntzreport  I disagree 100% America is founded on separation of church. I am highly offended by any city government that would do that.

iJustJason  (I’m biased). Of course. The nativity story is celebrated/embraced by America and thus should be displayed in America

tclarkusa  I agree w/ @atane on this one “Public property is publicly funded” so best to do that on your own property. Can’t pls ‘em all.

walkerdl  Agree

sunshine625  Agree

nickfury01  only if it’s a chocolate Jesus with nappy hair!…lol! We gotta “make’em” tell the story correctly!

JoshDamage  I agree. I am sensitive to people who don’t believe. However they should also respect the beliefs of others.

JoshDamage  we pay taxes too what about our rights

atane  Public property is publicly funded. Not everyone wants to see a nativity scene. Do that on your own private property.

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