Group `kidnaps' statues of Jesus

Brussels - Eight statues of Jesus Christ have been "kidnapped" from nativity scenes in Belgium by an Internet-savvy group that…

Brussels - Eight statues of Jesus Christ have been "kidnapped" from nativity scenes in Belgium by an Internet-savvy group that is expressing concern over changes to the country's asylum policy.

"How would Jesus, fleeing persecution in his land of origin, have been received in Belgium in the year 2000?" the Jesus 2000 group asked on its Internet site.

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