Vandalism of same-sex Nativity scene called a hate crime
CLAREMONT, California – Police are calling the defacing of a non-traditional Nativity scene during the Christmas holiday in front of a Claremont church a hate crime. The Nativity display featured silhouettes of gay, lesbian and heterosexual couples holding hands. KTLA-5 News reported that officials at the Claremont United Methodist Church said vandals knocked over the…