Times Square billboard sparks backlash
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Moneycontrol26-12-2025, 04:08

'Jesus is Palestinian' Billboard Sparks Times Square Christmas Fury

  • A 'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard in Times Square, funded by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), sparked mixed reactions during Christmas.
  • Tourists criticized the message as 'divisive' and 'inflammatory,' questioning its political nature during a religious holiday.
  • Online reactions varied from 'beautiful and thought-provoking' to confusion and surprise.
  • ADC Director Adeb Ayoub stated the campaign aims to encourage conversation, challenge marginalisation, and promote shared values.
  • The billboard was replaced with a Ronald Reagan quote, and ADC plans further provocative displays for New Year's Eve.

Why It Matters: Controversial 'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard in Times Square ignites debate, replaced by new message.

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