Black Jesus nativity scene in Verona, Italy angers 'White Christmas' Northern League

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A handful of bigots literally dreaming of a "White Christmas" are kicking up a row over a nativity scene that depicts a dark-skinned Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
The crèche is on display in a Verona, Italy, courthouse, Reuters reports, and has sparked the ire of the virulently anti-immigrant Northern League party.

The outburst of holiday rage coincides with the Northern League's "Operation White Christmas," a bid to purge Coccaglio, a small town east of Milan, of immigrants without proper documentation, Reuters reports.

"It is a useless act of provocation, just like the suggestion not to have a nativity scene at all, in order not to offend Muslims," a Northern League minister, Luca Zaia, reportedly told a newspaper, making reference to proposals that would bar shops and town halls from displaying nativity scenes.
"Magistrates have other problems to deal with: I hope they spend as much time thinking about lawsuits and trials," he reportedly said.

The nativity scene was the brainchild of Verona's chief public prosecutor, Mario Giulio Schinaia.

"History teaches us that baby Jesus and his parents were very probably dark-skinned," Schinaia told Reuters. "This nativity belongs to a universal Christmas tradition that brings together the whole of Christianity in celebration."
Schinaia also told Reuters he's glad the scene is inspiring debate.
"There shouldn't be a white or black Christmas, only a merry Christmas for everyone, of every skin color, ethnic background and nationality."

Other hare-brained anti-immigrant schemes by the Northern League have included attempts to ban Chinese food, prohibit the construction of mosques and institute segregated, immigrant-only trains and buses.
The party is allied with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and members hold several important cabinet posts.
Immigration is a political hot-button issue in Verona, with anger directed at foreigners from northern Africa and Eastern Europe who've flocked to the wealthy city.

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Now this is where it gets funny. Posted by a reader.

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:
1. He called everyone brother
2. He liked Gospel
3. He didn't get a fair trial

• But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:
1. He went into His Father's business
2. He lived at home until he was 33
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God

• But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:
1. He talked with His hands
2. He had wine with His meals
3. He used olive oil

• But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:
1. He never cut His hair
2. He walked around barefoot all the time
3. He started a new religion

• But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:
1. He was at peace with nature
2. He ate a lot of fish
3. He talked about the Great Spirit •

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But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Irish:
1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.

But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a WOMAN:
1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was virtually no food
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it
3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do....

 

[maniclion]

I don't recall reading any descriptions of Jesus being an Albino....

 

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[maniclion]

Looks like my Uncle Breezy.....

 

[MCx2]

That's my created character on Fight Night: Round 4

 

[T_man]

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:
1. He called everyone brother
2. He liked Gospel
3. He didn't get a fair trial

??? But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:
1. He went into His Father's business
2. He lived at home until he was 33
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God

??? But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:
1. He talked with His hands
2. He had wine with His meals
3. He used olive oil

??? But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:
1. He never cut His hair
2. He walked around barefoot all the time
3. He started a new religion

??? But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:
1. He was at peace with nature
2. He ate a lot of fish
3. He talked about the Great Spirit ???

Let me ruin your party and ask how Jesus could like Gospel when the Gospel books (which influenced Gospel) were written about him, after him

 

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Let me ruin your party and ask how Jesus could like Gospel when the Gospel books (which influenced Gospel) were written about him, after him

 

[maniclion]

Let me ruin your party and ask how Jesus could like Gospel when the Gospel books (which influenced Gospel) were written about him, after him

Because he loved himself, because he loved god.... duuhhhh!

 

[T_man]

Because he loved himself, because he loved god.... duuhhhh!

oh yea my bad

 

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oh yea my bad

 

[T_man]

your sarcasm-o-meter is in overdrive today isn't it?

 

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your sarcasm-o-meter is in overdrive today isn't it?

 

[GFR]

But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a WOMAN:
1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was virtually no food
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it
3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do....

ROFL

 

[T_man]

 

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I like this one.

 

[T_man]

finally a use for that emoticon. first?

 

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finally a use for that emoticon. first?

I think so.

 

[maniclion]

Bestiality, S&M and necrophilia you kinky bastard....

 

[T_man]

Bestiality, S&M and necrophilia you kinky bastard....

Wow 3 in 1. Who knew I'd be that good