Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
NegativeU.S News
- The Lake Street Church in Evanston, Illinois, has drawn attention for its Nativity scene featuring a baby Jesus wrapped in an emergency blanket with zip ties, while Mary is depicted wearing a gas mask, accompanied by figures in tactical vests labeled 'ICE.' This display is a protest against immigration raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- This artistic expression aims to highlight the impact of aggressive immigration policies and the fear they instill in immigrant communities. The church's choice to incorporate such elements into a traditional Nativity scene has sparked significant debate about the intersection of faith and political activism.
- Across the United States, similar Nativity scenes are emerging, featuring satirical portrayals of the Holy Family, reflecting a broader trend of using religious imagery to critique current immigration policies. This movement raises questions about the role of churches in political discourse and the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
