Some parts of the church have spoken out and stated that he above display at Madam Tussauds is offensive and should not have been done. For the last week or so, and for the next, surely nothing any different will be happening in schools and churches up and down the country. By that I mean that children an young people and no doubt others in the community will be standing in as characters in the nativity. Are any of those really any different to the display above?
This really angers me. How does ‘the church’ manage to get in the headlines over something so petty when there are so many things in the world happening that we should be speaking out about yet remain silent.
In a world where last week we heard last week that thousands of children are dying each week in war situations, the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
In a world where hundreds still lay in chains in Guantanamo Bay without being charged, the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
In a world where teenage girls are ‘imported’ to supply the sex industry, the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
In a country where our own children are still living with abuse and poverty as an everyday reality, (1 in 3 children in the UK live in poverty)the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
In a country where many are crying out for the love of Jesus, the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
In a time of advent where we should be preparing for the return of the king, the church speaks out about offence caused to it by a nativity scene.
When will ‘the church’ realise the offence caused to others needs to be a higher priority than the offence it may feel against itself.
Which image causes most offence and warrants us speaking out forcefully?
The Shiny Headed Prophet 
RobYou hit the nail on the head. What I have learned from studying (a small fraction of the time) geography is how selfish the west, particularily the ‘Christian’ countries, are to themselves and the world. My prayer is that the verse “What ever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.” is laid upon the hearts and minds of governments as we think about celebrating the perfect one who was callously rejected by those religious guardians.Flash
I agree, in degrees of offence injustice and that poor little guys plight takes precedent, everytime. Sometimes it like the ‘church’ is like those Lilliput tribes – at war because one opens their boiled eggs one one, the other another way! Thanks for a thought-proviking blog, and something to really pray about, huh?
Love the post. When I saw the Tussauds thing, actually liked it. But the fuss from the church has really angered me – just wish I could have been as articulate as you – well said and thank you
Thanks for your kind words Roy – always good to know there are people out there reading!