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Italy's Ruling Party Proposes Bill to Protect School Nativity Scenes
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The Facts
Italy’s ruling Brothers of Italy (FdI) party introduced a bill to the Senate on Wednesday that would safeguard Christian traditions, such as displays of nativity scenes and Christmas plays at schools.
The legislation would prevent schools from banning the Nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ and impose disciplinary sanctions on school officials who seek to eliminate Christian celebrations of Christmas or Easter.
The Spin
Right narrative
Meloni and the FdI understand that the Italian people are linked by a shared faith and origin that must be maintained, as some leftists attempt to remove Christianity from society. The Italian government has a duty to stick up for Italian culture and interests, and Christmas and Easter are Christian celebrations — they must be respected as such.
Left narrative
While religion should undoubtedly be respected, it shouldn't be imposed on students, and that's exactly what this bill — which ignores the fact that Italy is officially a secular country — would do. If this wasn’t enough, Meloni tries to prop up Christianity while turning her back on migrants seeking a better life. Italy’s right wing seemingly only cares about dividing and playing politics.