Court Hands Christian Couple a Big Victory in the Battle Over Their Nativity Scene

Tré Goins-Phillips : Nov 28, 2018
Faithwire.com

"Our family will live wherever we want to live to spread the message of Jesus Christ and the birth of our Savior. We're looking forward. We're positive. We're excited." -Jeremy Morris

[Faithwire.com] A Christian couple from Idaho was handed a major victory after a four-year battle that came as a result of religious discrimination. (Screengrab image: the Morris family-Facebook)

A jury in northern Idaho recently awarded the couple—Jeremy and Kristy Morris of Hayden—$75,000 in their lawsuit against West Hayden States First Addition Homeowners Association, ruling the HOA illegally discriminated against the pair on religious grounds.

Every year, the Morrises are known for erecting elaborate Christmas decorations, complete with twinkling lights, live music and a nativity scene with actors portraying the holy family.

The controversy first arose, Jeremy Morris told the Couer d'Alene Press, when they decided to move to a new home in 2015. The Christian couple had been transparent about their plans to continue their annual Christmas display, which they called a "ministry," but were greeted with a letter from the HOA board, explaining why they could no longer set up their holiday decor.

It should be noted the family made an extra effort to ensure they were not in any way violating the HOA's rules... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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