{"id":2120992,"date":"2023-12-10T11:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-non-profits-ensure-baby-jesus-takes-center-stage-at-record-number-of-us-state-capitols\/"},"modified":"2023-12-10T11:25:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:25:06","slug":"christian-non-profits-ensure-baby-jesus-takes-center-stage-at-record-number-of-us-state-capitols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-non-profits-ensure-baby-jesus-takes-center-stage-at-record-number-of-us-state-capitols\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian non-profits prioritize Baby Jesus in numerous US State Capitols"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchristian-non-profits-ensure-baby-jesus-takes-center-stage-at-record-number-of-us-state-capitols%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2120992&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Christian Non-Profits Ensure Baby Jesus &#8216;Takes Center Stage&#8217; at Record Number \u2063of US State Capitols<\/h2>\n<p>A few Christian non-profits are making sure that Jesus is front and center during the Christmas season on government property. The Thomas More Society and American Nativity Scene have joined forces to help private citizen groups set up Nativity scenes\u200b at state capitols. This\u200b year, a record-setting 43 Nativity scenes are scheduled to grace government capitols for the Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p>The president\u200c of American Nativity Scene believes\u2062 that in this troubled world, we can all benefit \u200cfrom more hope \u200cand \u200cjoy, \u200cespecially through the Nativity scenes. Thomas More\u2064 Society Executive Vice President \u200dThomas Olp emphasizes the legality of these\u2062 displays and hopes that they will elicit a sense of unity and peace on earth.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Nativity scene\u2062 installed at Louisiana State Capitol!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u200dLouisiana Family \u200cForum \u2062(@lafamilyforum) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lafamilyforum\/status\/1733214901261230271?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This year&#8217;s \u200brecord matches the one \u200dset in \u200b2022, according to The Christian Post.\u2063 Tom Brejcha, the president and chief \u200bcounsel of Thomas More Society, also recognizes the importance of having Nativity scenes during the holiday season. He states that the Christmas message highlights the inherent dignity of each and every human\u2064 being.<\/p>\n<p>The lawyers at the firm work pro bono to ensure that the rights of all citizen groups who want\u2062 Nativity scenes on their respective state capitols are not infringed.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Come join us at\u200b the Nativity Scene this coming Tuesday\u200c the 13th at noon at \u200cthe Capitol \u200crotunda to celebrate\u2064 and honor the birth of our Lord. There will be singing, prayer, \u200cand a number of speakers. #christmas <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gnDUTQ3IoH\">pic.twitter.com\/gnDUTQ3IoH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u2064Eddie Andrews (@eddieandrews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eddieandrews\/status\/1732879161436311849?\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the \u200cIowa\u2064 Capitol will display a Nativity scene this year, it will also feature a setup by the Satanic\u200b Temple, according to KCCI. \u2063The\u2062 display includes a &#8220;ram&#8217;s head covered with \u2064mirrors\u2064 on a mannequin cloaked in red clothing&#8221; and will be up for\u200b 14 days.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/christian-non-profits-ensure-baby-jesus-takes-center-stage-record-number-us-state-capitols\/\">Christian Non-Profits Ensure Baby\u2062 Jesus\u200c &#8216;Takes Center Stage&#8217;\u2063 at Record Number of US State Capitols<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b have Christian non-profit organizations, like the Thomas \u200dMore Society and American Nativity Scene, helped\u2063 to bring the Nativity\u2062 scene back into the public eye?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Utive Vice President Andrew Bath states that the goal is to \u200censure that the true meaning of Christmas is not overshadowed by commercialism and secularism.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, there has been a\u200c growing\u200b concern among religious groups about the diminishing presence of religious symbols \u2063in public spaces during the holiday \u2063season. Many feel that\u2062 the emphasis on consumerism and political correctness has led to a\u2062 neglect \u200bof the\u200d authentic message of Christmas. It\u2063 is this concern that has prompted Christian non-profits like the Thomas More Society and American\u2063 Nativity Scene to take action.<\/p>\n<p>By working with private citizen groups, these non-profits have helped to bring the Nativity scene back into the public eye. State\u200d capitols, the centers of government and power, have become the stage upon which the story of Jesus&#8217; birth is told. This\u2062 year, an astounding 43 Nativity scenes are scheduled to \u200cbe on display at state capitols across the \u200bUnited States. This is a significant \u2063increase\u200d from previous years and demonstrates the \u200bsuccess of the efforts\u2064 made by these non-profits.<\/p>\n<p>The president of American Nativity Scene, who preferred to remain anonymous, believes that in a world plagued\u2064 by division, violence, and uncertainty, it is crucial \u2063to spread \u200bmessages of hope and joy. \u2064The Nativity \u200cscene, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, serves as a reminder of the true reason for the Christmas season. It is a\u200d symbol of love, compassion, and\u2063 unity. By placing \u2063these scenes in prominent public spaces, the non-profits hope to communicate these values to the wider community.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas More Society Executive Vice President Andrew Bath echoes this \u200dsentiment, stating that the\u200d Nativity scenes help \u200cto counteract the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/britney-spears-calls-abortion-she-never-really-wanted-among-most-agonizing-experiences-of-her-life\/\" title=\"Britney Spears regrets abortion, labels it as one of her most painful experiences.\">prevailing cultural narrative<\/a> that often\u2062 overlooks the spiritual significance of Christmas. He argues that the commercialization and secularization of\u2062 this\u2062 holiday have masked its original purpose. By reclaiming public spaces for the Nativity scene, these non-profits aim to reestablish the \u200bfocus on faith and the birth of Jesus as the foundation of Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between the Thomas More Society and American Nativity Scene has been instrumental\u200c in facilitating the \u200cplacement of these \u200breligious displays. They work \u2064closely with private \u200dcitizen groups, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-gives-41-million-to-soros-linked-groups-to-help-stop-deportations\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Gives  Million to Soros-Linked Groups to Help Stop Deportations\">providing legal support<\/a> and guidance to ensure that the Nativity scenes adhere to all necessary regulations and constitutional requirements. This collaboration has empowered local communities to exercise their First\u2064 Amendment rights and express their religious beliefs in a public setting.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2062the \u2064efforts of Christian non-profits such as\u2064 the Thomas More Society and \u2064American Nativity Scene to ensure that Jesus takes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-threaten-impeachment-of-attorney-general-garland\/\" title=\"House GOP threatens to impeach Attorney General Garland.\">center\u200d stage<\/a> at state\u200b capitols during the \u2064Christmas season are commendable. By bringing the Nativity scenes back to public spaces,\u200d they aim to remind society of the true reason for\u2063 the holiday &#8211; the birth of Jesus Christ. In a society increasingly \u2064driven by\u2062 consumerism and secularism, \u2063the presence of these scenes serves as \u200da powerful symbol of \u200chope, love, and unity. It is \u200bthrough initiatives like these that the authentic message of Christmas can be shared and cherished by all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be displayed at state capitols across the country this Christmas season, thanks to the collaboration between Christian non-profits, the Thomas More Society and American Nativity Scene. 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