The Brief
- A nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas depicts Mary, Joseph, and Jesus as modern-day immigrants behind a barbed wire fence.
- The church’s associate pastor says the controversial display is an intentional message about the current reality of the federal government’s immigration policies.
- Area residents described the display as “bold” and a “good commentary” on political issues at the border.
DALLAS – The nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is drawing a lot of attention this year because it shares a controversial message about immigration.
What we know:
At the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs Road in Dallas, some drivers are doing a double-take.…