A nativity scene at the town hall?
A town hall sets up a nativity scene in its lobby.
- Normal, it's our cultural tradition
- Tolerated if purely festive
- No, public spaces must stay neutral
What's at stake: The debate pits the neutrality of public buildings against a tradition many see as more cultural than religious.
The left's argument
A public building must remain neutral: religious symbols have no place there.
The centre's argument
Tolerate it when it is festive and cultural, without any religious ceremony.
The right's argument
The nativity scene is part of cultural tradition, just like the Christmas tree.
And you, where do you stand?
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