Saturday, November 10, 2012

Brussels Bans Annual Christmas Tree Display – It May Offend Muslims | The Gateway Pundit

Brussels Bans Annual Christmas Tree Display – It May Offend Muslims | The Gateway Pundit
Brussels replaced its popular Christmas tree exhibit this year at the city center due to concerns that it may offend the local Muslim population.
Government officials in Brussels, Belgium banned Wednesday a popular Christmas tree exhibit out of concerns that the local Muslim population found it “offensive.”
City councilwoman Bianca Debaets believes a “misplaced argument” over religious sensitivities has moved Brussels to put up the light sculpture. S
he points to the fact that it display not be referred to “Christmas” in any way to make her point.
“I suspect that the reference to the Christian religion was the decisive factor” in replacing the tree, she told reporters.
“For a lot of people who are not Christians, the tree there is offensive to them.”

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