{"id":2380157,"date":"2024-12-14T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T23:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/for-the-first-time-in-history-nativity-scene-goes-up-at-us-capitol\/"},"modified":"2024-12-14T18:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T23:25:26","slug":"for-the-first-time-in-history-nativity-scene-goes-up-at-us-capitol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/for-the-first-time-in-history-nativity-scene-goes-up-at-us-capitol\/","title":{"rendered":"For the First Time in History, Nativity Scene Goes Up at US Capitol"},"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\">26<\/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%2Ffor-the-first-time-in-history-nativity-scene-goes-up-at-us-capitol%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=2380157&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--><p>On \u200dDecember\u200b 10, 2024, a Nativity scene\u2063 was displayed\u200b at the \u2064U.S. Capitol for the first time in history, following \u2063a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-tells-dreamers-this-is-your-home-we-recognize-you-for-the-americans-that-you-are\/\" title=\"Kamala Tells \u2018Dreamers\u2019: \u2018This Is Your Home \u2026 We Recognize You For The Americans That You Are\u2019\">federal court ruling<\/a> that affirmed the area as a public \u200dspace for expressions of\u2063 faith. This important event was led \u2064by Rev.Patrick Mahoney, \u200dwho previously filed a lawsuit in 2022 advocating\u200b for the right to \u2064hold religious celebrations\u2063 on Capitol grounds. Mahoney emphasized the importance of the Capitol as &#8220;the People&#8217;s house,&#8221; where all Americans\u2062 should be able \u2063to express thier First Amendment rights peacefully.<\/p>\n<p>During the \u2064event, which\u2063 featured prayers, Christmas carols, and \u200cBible readings, Mahoney delivered a message about the healing importance\u2062 of \u200bthe \u200dChristmas story in a world\u200b marked by\u2064 hurt. He highlighted that the\u2062 display represented a victory for religious \u2062freedom\u200d and the First Amendment, stating that celebrating Christmas publicly at such \u200ba prominent location symbolizes a broader acceptance of religious expressions. The event was celebrated by \u200bmany, reflecting\u200b Mahoney&#8217;s claim that if Christmas \u2062can be \u200backnowledged in this\u2064 powerful public arena, it can be embraced everywhere across the nation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Christian history was made Tuesday as a Nativity scene was displayed at the U.S. Capitol for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>The event on the southeastern steps was the result of a federal court ruling in May that said the Capitol steps were a public area, meaning that public expressions of faith could no more be banned than other forms of public expression, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/in-historic-first-nativity-scene-goes-on-display-at-us-capitol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Patrick Mahoney, who went to court in 2022 to allow a religious celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Capitol grounds, said in his lawsuit that&nbsp;&ldquo;the &lsquo;People&rsquo;s House,&rsquo; as the U.S. Capitol Building is so rightly called, must be a place where all Americans are afforded the right to come and peacefully celebrate and express their First Amendment rights.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For the first time ever, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-instagram-influencer-charged-with-lying-after-accusing-latino-couple-of-trying-to-kidnap-her-children\/\" title=\"White Instagram Influencer Charged With Lying After Accusing Latino Couple Of Trying To Kidnap Her Children\">nativity scene<\/a> starring Jesus, Mary, and St Joseph decided to take a vacation on the steps of the US Capitol, proving that even holy figures appreciate a good photo op! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BbAbvonsuv\">pic.twitter.com\/BbAbvonsuv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Greta_USA (@DEI_Greta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DEI_Greta\/status\/1867706984813961384?\">December 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/revmahoney\/status\/1866905767586173165?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1866905767586173165%7Ctwgr%5Eaf781b751d7f834e6b80377f867caf49518f9c11%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.christianpost.com%2Fnews%2Fin-historic-first-nativity-scene-goes-on-display-at-us-capitol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>, Mahoney noted the change the lawsuit recently wrought.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/psaki-says-it-isnt-advantageous-to-relitigate-faucis-emails\/\" title=\"Psaki Says It Isn\u2019t \u2018Advantageous\u2019 To Relitigate Fauci\u2019s Emails\">7 months ago<\/a>, we would&rsquo;ve been arrested for having this Nativity Display on the steps of the US Capitol. However, we won an historic federal lawsuit through the incredible work of the Center for American Liberty which allowed us on the steps!&rdquo; he posted.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">7 months ago, we would&rsquo;ve been arrested for having this Nativity Display on the steps of the US Capitol. However, we won an historic federal lawsuit through the incredible work of the Center for American Liberty which allowed us on the steps! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Liberty_Ctr?\">@Liberty_Ctr<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pnjaban?\">@pnjaban<\/a>&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0yObLMhCvw\">pic.twitter.com\/0yObLMhCvw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rev. Patrick Mahoney (@revmahoney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/revmahoney\/status\/1866905767586173165?\">December 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are so very thankful for the opportunity to  the joyful and powerful message of Christmas at the steps of the United States Capitol,&rdquo; Mahoney said Tuesday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/catholicvote.org\/nativity-scene-displayed-at-us-capitol-for-first-time-in-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catholic Vote.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In a hurting and wounded world, there is no more redemptive and healing message than the Christmas story. The hopeful declaration of &lsquo;Peace on earth, goodwill toward man,&rsquo; is one that needs to be heard and embraced by all Americans,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Mahoney noted that there was substance along with symbolism in his legal win.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is also a significant victory for religious freedom and the 1st Amendment,&rdquo; Mahoney said.<\/p>\n<p>He said that conducting the event Tuesday means Christians have &ldquo;won the war on Christmas in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-barr-destroys-his-name-for-all-eternity-his-actions-today-confirm-he-is-just-another-card-carrying-swamp-rat\/\" title=\"AG Barr Destroys His Name for All Eternity - His Actions Today Confirm He Is Just Another Card-Carrying Swamp Rat\">public square<\/a>,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/readlion.com\/nativity-scene-displayed-for-first-time-on-us-capitol-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; BREAKING: For the first time in U.S. history, a Nativity scene was displayed at the U.S. Capitol on December 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">historic event included prayer<\/a>, Christmas carols, and a Scripture reading led by Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition.<\/p>\n<p>The&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pQxI5gDq2I\">pic.twitter.com\/pQxI5gDq2I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Publius (@OcrazioCornPop) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OcrazioCornPop\/status\/1867227942688014459?\">December 12, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For if Christmas can be celebrated and displayed in the most powerful public square in America, it can be celebrated publicly everywhere,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, the Reformed Presbyterian minister read the Christmas story from the steps. He was joined by carolers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The words spoken by the prophet Isaiah centuries ago are still relevant for us today. &lsquo;For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,&rsquo;&rdquo; Mahoney said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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