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Vandalised Billboard Makes a Statement of Its Own
19 December 2011
For Immediate
Release
Vandalised Billboard Makes a Statement of
Its Own
Our billboard this Christmas pointed to the
social circumstances of a young, poor, unmarried mother in
1st Century Palestine. It would have taken tremendous faith
and courage to withstand the prejudice of her critics. We
hoped that people would think of those in similar
circumstances, and respond with kindness.
Our
billboard was ripped on Saturday evening by a group
intolerant of any views on Mary except their own. Further,
they made statements that this is the ‘devil’s work’.
There is a sad and sick history in Christianity of
demonising those you disagree with. It is of concern that
such prejudice is present in New Zealand.
We have decided not to replace the original billboard but let the current ripped one remain as a reminder of both the intolerance in Mary’s society and in our own.
Thank you to the many people who have supported us, those who have exchanged views on our website and Facebook page, and those who have thought again about Mary, Jesus mother, this Christmas. Shalom.
ENDS
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