LOS ANGELES (AP) – A Methodist church in California has unveiled a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in cages.
The Los Angeles Times reports the display at the Claremont United Methodist Church is stoking debate related to the the Trump administration’s separation policies at the U.S. southern border.
The display shows nativity figurines of Joseph and Mary in cages on either side of a cage containing the manger of Jesus.
The Rev. Karen Clark Ristine says the church uses its annual nativity scene to tackle societal issues. Ristine says a more traditional nativity scene is displayed inside the church.
