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A billboard that popped up in Times Square proclaiming “Jesus is Palestinian” was slammed by onlookers as an inflammatory and divisive prop that does nothing more than “stir the pot” at Christmas. The digital ad – funded by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in an attempt to spark debate and protest during the bustling festive rush – drew swift backlash from holiday tourists after it appeared in the heart of Midtown last week.
“It’s quite a divisive message, if you’re pro-Palestinian, you’d find it OK,” Sam Kept, who is visiting the Big Apple from England, told The Post Wednesday night.His wife chimed in, noting that the billboard – bearing the message “JESUS IS PALESTINIAN” in bold black lettering on a bright green background, with “MERRY CHRISTMAS” on the other side – could be considered “offensive” by some.That Breaking Rust song topping the Billboard country charts? It’s AI-generated Bruno Mars joins music royalty with debut album history — and admits he hates one of his biggest hitsAnother argued that Jesus is “for everyone,” and that it isn’t necessary to be “specific.” Adeb Ayoub, National Executive Director of the Arab American organization, said the non-profit has been renting ad space in Times Square since earlier this year, with different messages rotating weekly. He explained that the billboard’s underlying theme is “America First,” with the goal of encouraging people to recognize common ground between Arab and Muslim communities and Christians in the US during the “busiest time in New York City.”“There’s a lot more similarities between Arabs and Muslims and Christians in this country than others want to allow us to believe and there are similarities and there is a fear of culture, shared religion,” Ayoub told The Post. “Most of the Americans in this country are Christian and the birthplace of Christianity is Palestine. If people wanna go back and forth and debate it, then great, the billboard sparked debate. At least you’re having a conversation about it. Otherwise, we’re silenced and our voices and positions don’t come out.” When asked whether his group is disputing that Jesus was Jewish, Ayoub said that “Jesus lives within all of us” and that the subject was “up for interpretation.”“There’s a lot more similarities between Arabs and Muslims and Christians in this country than others want to allow us to believe and there are similarities and there is a fear of culture, shared religion,” Ayoub told The Post.He added that Jewish groups he claims have waged a digital war against him since the Spring are free to promote their own views about Jesus. While some onlookers took issue with the jarring billboard, others voiced their support for the ADC’s message. “Everyone can have their own ideas,” said Giovanni Napoli, a 32-year-old tourist from Italy, adding that “There shouldn’t be an issue.” French tourist Alain Balla said, “It’s a very special moment of the year and anything can happen in the world right now in Palestine. They’re just trying to share a moment with their people who need to be helped. Jesus belongs to everyone. To me, Jesus is for everyone.”A new billboard from the ADC, which went up this week, declares “Jesus would say ‘tear down that wall,'” seemingly referencing former President Ronald Reagan. Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase reveals staggering list of drugs he's on in new interview from the streetsTech-savvy users discover a way around redacted parts of Jeffrey Epstein files 'Two Cats Karen' explodes at airline staff for refusing to allow two felines under seat: 'You're ruining Christmas!'Brooks Nader dissolves all her lip filler as a ‘Christmas present to Mom and Dad’Tom Brady spends shirtless holidays with son Jack after ex Gisele Bündchen’s secret weddingWatch Live: Trump takes NORAD Santa calls from kids, thanks troops"There's a lot more similarities between Arabs and Muslims and Christians in this country than others want to allow us to believe and there are similarities and there is a fear of culture, shared religion," Ayoub told The Post.Lorne Michaels desperately wanted Bowen Yang to stay on 'SNL' — but here's why unhappy star left in a hurry
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