The Doe’s were recently allowed by a federal judge to proceed anonymously with the lawsuit for fear that they would become “the victims of harassment, injury and other serious harm if their identities are made public.” A pro-live nativity scene group has organized a Facebook page (available here) called Save Concord’s Christmas Spec’s Nativity Scene. Reportedly, the live nativity scene is a 30-year tradition that is part of the school’s annual Christmas Spectacular. Jake and John Doe are suing Elkhart, Indiana’s Concord Community High School over the school’s traditional live nativity scene.This year, the city approved the construction of an even larger nativity scene. The Foundation fought the city last year over its nativity scene display. The nativity scene stands alongside Frosty the Snowman and various reindeer. The Freedom From Religion Foundation is threatening to sue the city of Dallas, North Carolina over a nativity scene displayed in front of the courthouse.Here are some others that have caused a stir: The nativity scene in my neighborhood isn’t the only one causing controversy. This year, however, the life size camels carrying wise men are absent. In my own neighborhood, one homeowner never disappoints by placing a life-size nativity scene on his property (see the photo below for the display).
Anyone interested in what a zombie nativity scene looks like, photos are available here. The nativity scene included three zombie wise men and a baby-fanged Jesus. Last year, we reported about a Sycamore Township, Ohio resident’s dispute with local zoning officials over a zombie nativity scene on his property. Even controversial religious displays on private property can lead to zoning enforcement action. Generally, these lawsuits are brought under the Establishment Clause, alleging that the government illegally endorses one religion over another by permitting religious displays on public property. It wouldn’t be the holidays without controversial nativity scenes igniting lawsuits across the country.
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