Nativity in a cage tells 'overlooked part of Christmas story'

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(Edmonds WA) At this time of year, faithful Christians center their attention on the birth of Jesus. Pastor Tim Oleson, leader of Edmonds Lutheran Church, believes many don’t think much about what happened next.

What happened, according to the biblical story in the Gospel of Matthew, is abbreviated on a sign near the church’s outdoor Nativity display: “Jesus was a refugee.”

Next to that is a jarring sight. The figures of Mary, Joseph with Jesus are enclosed by chain-link fencing topped with coiled wire. The display includes an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Detention Center sign and one that says, “Please pray for migrants and refugees.”

Oleson was part of a church group on a week-long border immersion trip two years ago to El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

“The team was really moved by the stories we heard,” said the pastor, who was at the church Sunday leading a service recorded for online streaming.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/nativity-in-a-cage-tells-overlooked-part-of-christmas-story/

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1. Intriguing Statement

Not a church person, but good for them & their point.