Maybe if they equipped the wise men with suicide vests, or put up a big mosque right next to the manger, with loudspeakers blaring the call to prayer into it, this thing would be more realistic.
"Dhimmi British Christian Charity Selling Propaganda Nativity Scene.......," from Tundra Tabloids (thanks to Pamela):
It's that time of the year again. For most Christians it's a time for celebrating the birth of their Lord and saviour, and sharing the "spirit of Christmas", its message of goodwill and peace towards all mankind. For other Christians --those naive enough to be taken in by Palestinian Arab propaganda-- it's an opportune time to stick it to Israel."A British charity is giving the traditional nativity scene a political twist this year by dividing it with a wall symbolizing Israel's controversial security barrier.
The Amos Trust, a Christian group that works with needy communities around the world, is selling what it calls a nativity set with a difference -- one where "the wise men won't get to the stable."
Organizers say the purpose of the sets -- made by Palestinian carpenters with olive wood from Bethlehem -- is to draw attention to the security measures put in place by the Israeli government."
Fortunately, Israel has the solid backing of Christians who are not taken in by the lies of the Muslim Arabs and their supporters. These Christians are knowledgeable about the traditional violent nature of Islam towards Christianity and Judaism (where Islam has the upper hand), and can see through the rhetoric and the propaganda.
Note: The positive side being, that this will serve to highlight what is ACTUALLY HAPPENING THERE. The CNS report details: "Some scholars attribute the shrinking Christian population to harassment and intimidation by Islamists, however....
Read it all.
The wood for these came from the Church of the Nativity?
I think I will order two, for Condi Rice and Jimmie Carter.
A more realistic nativity scene that reflects the current climate of bethlaham, should have masked PLO men wearing masks and carrying axes breaking the scene and knifing the three wise men.
This is called:
"The Three Wise Suicide Bombers, (hiding their semtex bombs in the faux gold, frankincense and myrrh containers)", right?
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Amen to that! Those PLO punks would probably do the same to everyone in the scene.
Sent these asshole an e-mail.
http://www.amostrust.org/
"Maybe if they equipped the wise men with suicide vests"
Robert or Hugh; why the wise men? Given the recent attack against Benazir Bhutto where a one year old infant was reportedly wrapped in explosives, your line should read: "Maybe if they equipped the baby Jesus with a suicide vest"
I think its just a gate to keep the livestock in and the beggars out
Coul Hamas find 3 wise men?
Qur'an 4:171 "O People of the Book! Do not exaggerate in your religion; nor speak lies of Allah. The Messiah, Christ Jesus, the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a Spirit proceeding from Him. So believe in Allah and His messengers. Say not ‘Trinity.' Cease and Desist: (it is) better for you: for Allah is one Ilah (God). (Far it is removed from him of) having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs. The Messiah is proud to be a slave of Allah, as are the angels, those nearest. Those who disdain His worship and are arrogant. He will gather them all together unto Himself to (answer).... He will punish with a painful doom; Nor will they find, besides Allah, any to protect or save them."
Qur'an 5:17 "Verily they are disbelievers and infidels who say, ‘The Messiah, son of Mary, is God.'"
Qur'an 5:72 "They are surely infidels who blaspheme and say: ‘God is Christ, the Messiah, the son of Mary.' But the Messiah only said: ‘O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.'"
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They consider Christians the worst of people, worthy of hellfire. So what's with the manger scene?
Hey Joe Schmoe & all,
After reading the Amos Trust site at http://www.amostrust.org/, Im not even sure that they are a christian trust. They appear to be, like a number of charities, founded on the idea that helping the poor is the sole end in life. That is most incorrect, it is a form of idolatry, although in and of itself it is a most worthy idea, and a sign of any civilised society.
But compared to another charity such as http://www.barnabasfund.org/about/about_04.php, the different is quite stark. It is run by a chap who grew up a muslim so has a realistic idea of the virtues that were once inherent in the west.
I realize it's not the point, but my understanding is that the wise men probably weren't the sort of people that good Muslims would want around anyway, being pagan astrologers and all. :)
A wall around the young Jesus, to protect him so his work can be done. Protecting all from them on the other side, and stoping them from entering where he is, with his family and followers.
Somehow very meaningful.
"The Messiah, Christ Jesus, the son of Mary was (no more than) a messenger of Allah, and His Word,"
"In the beginning there was the Word; and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
My God is older than your "allah". Merry Christmas, Mohammedans.