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At a time in which many are arguing over religious freedom and the so-called separation of church and state, this news is encouraging! Praise God!
From CBN News. Celebrations of Jesus Christ’s birth are scheduled at nativity scenes placed at 43 state capitols across the country this Christmas.
Have you taken your place on the wall?
The Thomas More Society, a not-for-profit national public interest law firm, and the American Nativity Scene, a group dedicated to the display of nativity scenes at every state capitol throughout the U.S. during the Christmas season, are helping a growing number of private citizen groups across the nation to display Biblical manger scenes on government property this Christmas.
State capitols in Alaska, New York, Utah, and Virginia are scheduled to feature the traditional display of the Holy Family with Baby Jesus in the manger for the first time this year.
“In 2022 we are pleased to announce that 43 State Capitol Nativity Scenes, the most to date, are scheduled to be erected at state capitols this Christmas season,” said American Nativity Scene President Ed O’Malley.
The American Nativity Scene works closely with attorneys at the Thomas More Society to make sure that those desiring to sponsor a State Capitol Nativity Scene can do so, as allowed by law.
“Many erroneously assume that government entities are prohibited from allowing a religious display,” explained Thomas More Society Vice President and Senior Counsel Thomas Olp. “The law is clear. Government entities may erect and maintain celebrations of the Christmas holiday – or allow citizens to do so on government property, including nativity scenes, as long as a crèche’s sole purpose is not to promote its religious content, and it is placed in context with other symbols of the season as part of an effort to celebrate the public Christmas holiday through traditional symbols.”
Thomas More Society President and Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha echoed the importance of displaying the nativity scenes, especially in times of social or political controversy.
“The Christmas message highlights the inherent dignity of each and every human being,” Brejcha noted.
Pro-bono work by the attorneys at the Thomas More Society ensures that citizens who privately fund religious displays on public property are accorded their right to do so as guaranteed by the 1st and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution. …
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Thank you thank you Father God that we see nativity scenes in the states capitol in America. Please open the eyes and hearts of the other states that do not have a nativity scene. IJN
What is the point of displaying a nativity scene, if not to remind people (and urge them to trust in Him) that Messiah has come to be the Savior from our sins? Christ is not on a par with anything else. He is better than all other systems of belief, being “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). May we give Him the glory and honor of being the Savior.
This is great to hear! Now, by the power of Holy Spirit, we need to be focused upon how we apply the principles of our faith. We are ALWAYS witnesses to a lost and dying world. There is a lot more caught than taught. Help us, Jesus, to spread Your way of life to those around us.
Amen! Thank yous and praise to Jesus! And HaPpY Birthday Lord! Help us give You repentant hearts this year!
This year we celebrated our 50th Anniversary of doing a Live Nativity Scene each year in front of our City Hall.
Praise the Lord that He has blessed us for proclaiming His message during the Christmas season with over 1,000 people hearing the hope of the Gospel each year! Glory to God!
All glory to God!
So wonderful to hear the good news about the nativity scenes that announce to our people the greatest good news of all, the birth of ourSavior and Lord Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the living God !!! It is very encouraging. Praise God. 🌟🌟🌟
The sentence; “The Christmas message highlights the inherent dignity of each and every human being,” Brejcha noted.
AMEN!
This sentence drove me to make another effort to patch up relations with my brother. Pray he receives it well. JIM
I pray this right now in Jesus’ Name.
He reigns on high
Poppa God, Lord, this mother of 3 grown sons asks You bless these brothers, restore what was broken AND the years eaten by locusts of misunderstandings and unforgiveness, and cleanse any bitterness in any of their intimate relationships…for Your Glory, honor and pleasure Jesus❣️
It is gratifying that Christian’s beliefs are respected along with every other religious sect. No one should be left out of celebrating their beliefs, no should anyone criticize others for what they believe! God intended for us to get along. Let’s no disappoint Him!
Beautiful. May many be touched through these Christmas displays.
This is very encouraging! Sadly, our state, WA will not allow it. Thank you for all your hard work!
So sad the left side. 😢
Glory Be to God, we need you everywhere, especially in the hearts and minds of every human on earth. I will keep on praying
Awesome, Thank you Father, for the Thomas More Society for defending freedom of faith and worship in the courts of our Country. Father, bless and keep them, and raise up like hearted future warriors, Father, take advantage of every legal loophole and create even more opportunities to glorify yourself and your WORD in America in every city, state, and in the nations. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers.
AMEN! TODAHs forever Poppa God, for these modern day warrior priests, our brothers and sisters at the bar! A red hot ‘front’ in this civil war of values.
Our sincere gratitude to the Thomas More Society for tirelessly defending our priceless freedom of faith and worship in the courts of our Country.
It’s wonderful that we can put aside our prejudices and accept the Christ child in all His glory on Christmas.
I’m so encouraged to read that in spite of Satans great efforts to minimize the importance of the coming of our Lord & Savior in a human body, this truth and importance are being displayed prominently. Thank you!
Ps. 40:6-8 & Heb. 10:5
Thank you Father God thank you for showing your people you are Almighty all powerful all moving and all situations let us be reminded as Christians what we need to do for you Lord and to always hold on to our beliefs and to rise up when necessary father God thank you
The plans of “the nothing” will amount to nothing! (God is calling the enemy “nothing”). They will fail, they will fall. And if God said it, He will do it. Amen!
Praise God. We are to keep our eyes on you and not the insanity surrounding us.
Thank you for all who are working on displaying the Nativities in States. God be with us all as we celebrate Your Son Jesus Christ.
Dear God.
If Michigan is one of the 7 states not doing this, I pray that it will (and the other 6, also). Through Jesus Christ, Amen.
Yes, the American Nativity Scene group confirms Michigan as one of the states that has a nativity scene:
https://americannativityscene.com/index.html
May God bless the states where the Nativity, the First Noel, the birth of Christ is displayed and honored. Protect our religious rights and honor those who honor You, Lord God.
Praise God I pray this will continue to all 50 states Wo continue to pray for our nation Weust press into God in prayer daily so His will can be done
DEAR LORD,
TOUCH EACH ONE OF OUR LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEADERS WITH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT.
GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO STAND BY YOUR HOLY WORD AND THE WORDS
OF OUR CONSTITUTION.
LORD PLEASE CLOSE OUR BORDER TO ILLEGAL ENTRY. NO OTHER COUNTRY
IN THE WORLD WOULD ALLOW THIS.
BLESS OUR MILITARY, BLESS ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT, OUR MEN IN BLUE.
IN YOUR PRECIOUS NAME JESUS, I PRAY
Father thank you thank you for your increasing presence this holiday season across our govts. We pray this is a kick off to a new reset – a biblical renewal over all the land. We love you Jesus!! 💗💕🙏🏻
Thank you Lord, God for all You do for us. Praise and glory to You!!!
God bless thank you for all your hard work. This puts a happy thankful end to a not so great 2022. Merry Christmas & A Happy , Healthy New Year.
Thank God for it!
My state won’t even allow a”Christmas Tree” instead it is a “holiday tree”!
It is hard ground here in Washington state but we keep pressing on in Jesus name!.Amen! Glory to His name🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Dear God, May we be a blessing to you. May Christians who are staying true to Your Word and abiding by your Word that is our Truth stay strong in You, celebrate Your greatest gift to all mankind Your Son Jesus at this Christmas time. Bring more and more people into Your Holy Kingdom. In Jesus name we pray. Thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit and blow a Fresh Spirit across this nation and infiltrate all lines of government so we can rule as ONE NATION UNDER GOD again. We need You to put a shield against the evil ones of this world…we Christians are putting on the full armor of God daily 24/7. Come God the Father! Come Lord Jesus! Come
Holy Spirit! We walk hand-in-hand with you! Merry Christmas! Praying God’s BEST through the end of 2022 and throughout all of 2023! Amen.
For to us a child is given and the government be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor,, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6
PRAISE BE TO GOD!!! GOD IS MOVING ACROSS THIS LAND TO HEAL EVERY POWER AND ENTITY. WE WILL STAND UNTII EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW AND TONGUE CONFESS THAT JESUS OS LORD!!❤️🎄⛄️🛐
Christmas…Jesus’ birthday. Simple as that. Our Great King came from heaven to be with us on earth for awhile, then die a tortuous death so that we can live with Him and for Him. How can we not CELEBRATE!!!
Praise the Lord!! Praying the other 7 states get it together next year!