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‘McJesus’ art sculpture to be removed from Israeli museum after violent protests
ByMichael Armstrong January 18, 2019

A sculpture of Ronald McDonald nailed to a cross will be removed form an Israeli art museum after it sparked violent protests among the country’s Arab Christians. Einat Kalisch-Rotem, mayor of the Israeli city of Haifa, announced on Wednesday that the crucified “McJesus” sculpture will be returning to Finland, The Times of Israel reported. “In an agreement…

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‘McJesus’ art sculpture at Israeli museum upsets Christians, sparks calls for removal
ByMichael Armstrong January 15, 2019

An artwork called “McJesus” is seen on display as part of the Haifa museum’s “Sacred Goods” exhibit in Haifa, Israel. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) A sculpture of “McJesus” — Jesus modeled as Ronald McDonald — has upset Christians in Israel, where the art remains on display. Hundreds of Christians in the Middle Eastern country are calling for the art to be removed…

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