A church in Evanston, Illinois has managed to turn its Christmas decorations into a full-blown controversy. Baby Jesus lies in the manger with his wrists zip-tied together. Mary and Joseph wear gas masks. Standing guard over the whole scene are masked figures dressed like Roman soldiers, but with one modern twist—their vests say ICE in big letters.
Lake Street Church of Evanston, about 15 miles from Chicago, set up the display on 25 November with help from volunteers. The church posted photos on Facebook along with a detailed explanation of what they were trying to say. The baby figure is wrapped in one of those thin emergency blankets that people associate with detention centres.
