In Mullins, South Carolina, a local committee decided to keep a Nativity scene displayed in a market parking lot, despite the mayor's orders to remove it.
• The controversy started when Kimberly Byrd, leader of the Mullins Beautification Committee, mentioned decorating the town's marketplace for Christmas, intending to attract business.
• The committee paid for the decorations, including a Nativity scene. Mayor Miko Pickett requested its removal, citing concerns it might offend people of different faiths.
• The mayor clarified her comments on Facebook, stating her request was about maintaining the separation of Church and State in public areas.
• Despite the mayor's orders, Byrd refused to take down the Nativity scene, emphasizing the town's strong Christian values and community support.
• Byrd expressed surprise at the mayor's stance, noting the prevalence of churches in the area and the community's backing for the Nativity display.
• The Supreme Court case Lynch v. Donnelly was referenced, where the display of a Nativity scene alongside other symbols was deemed permissible.
The situation has ignited discussions on religious symbols in public spaces, reflecting the residents' commitment to their beliefs against official opposition.
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