The Nativity Banned at Christmas Festival

Chicago city officials have made the decision to ban advertisements for the movie, The Nativity Story, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes of Whale Rider fame, because of fears that it might "insensitive to the many people of different faiths who come to enjoy the market for its food and unique gifts", said Jim Law, the executive director for the Mayor's Office of Special Events.

Wait.

What?

An advertisement for a movie about a Christmas story might offend people who show up to a Christmas festival? Are you serious? What is wrong with these people?!

It's already absurd to ban displays of Christmas-specific displays and decorations for fear that it would somehow offend those who are not Christians or celebrate Christmas, but it's even more absurd to ban Christmas-themed items or advertisements from a Christmas Festival! It's like one absurdity trying desperately to trump another.

Imagine the absurdy and bewilderment of seeing a 500 lbs boar wander into your living room grunting the tune of Britney Spears' Oops, I did it again. And then, before you can get over the ridiculousness of the scene, another boar wanders in, but this time it's 600 lbs, has a blender strapped to it's back, and inside the blender is a trio of tapdancing salamanders each wearing a differently colored top hat. And just when you think that the absurdity must end there, an ACLU lawyer shows up and says you are being insensitive to those who don't eat pork.

Here's what Jay Sekulow, the President and head-honcho ninja mercenary lawyer of the American Center for Law and Justice, had to say about the incident.

This is one of the most blatant forms of religious discrimination imaginable. To suggest that a movie about the birth of Jesus Christ should not be included in a Christmas festival is absurd. This transcends political correctness and centers squarely on religious bigotry. The city of Chicago and festival organizers are exhibiting an intolerance that is offensive to Christians who celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The city and festival organizers must respect the First Amendment and put an end to the discriminatory practices. We call on the city of Chicago and festival organizers to reverse the decision and permit 'The Nativity Story' to serve as a sponsor of the Christmas festival.

At least I know I'm not the only one that thinks one giant boar in my livingroom is one too many.