A South Carolina beautification committee’s bold defiance of their mayor’s order to remove a Christmas nativity scene has sparked a constitutional showdown that exposes the ongoing assault on America’s Christian heritage.
Story Highlights
- Mullins Beautification Committee refuses mayor’s order to remove nativity scene from public marketplace
- Committee member Janet Byrd declares “I stand for Jesus” and threatens to remove all decorations if forced
- Mayor Miko Pickett claims nativity makes city appear “not neutral” on religion
- Community rallies behind display with overwhelming support from residents and city councilman
Committee Takes Bold Stand Against Religious Censorship
The Mullins Beautification Committee erected holiday decorations including a nativity scene at the city’s public marketplace in early December. When Mayor Miko Pickett ordered city employees to remove the Christian display, claiming it compromised the city’s religious neutrality, committee member Janet Byrd flatly refused. Her response perfectly captured the frustration of faithful Americans: “I’m not taking it down… without the manager there is no Christmas.”
Mayor’s Overreach Backfires as Community Unites
Mayor Pickett’s heavy-handed attempt to silence Christian expression has galvanized the community against government overreach. Councilman Albert Woodberry publicly supported keeping the nativity scene, stating “It should not be a problem for it staying up.” Local residents expressed outrage at the mayor’s actions, recognizing the display’s importance for children and visitors to their small South Carolina town.
Constitutional Implications of Faith-Based Resistance
This standoff represents more than a local dispute—it’s a microcosm of the broader cultural battle between America’s Christian foundations and secular progressive ideology. Byrd’s willingness to remove all decorations rather than capitulate to the mayor’s demands demonstrates the principled resistance needed to preserve religious liberty. The committee’s defiance sends a clear message that faithful Americans will not surrender their constitutional rights to government intimidation.
Boot Mayor Miko Pickett out…Time for change..
South Carolina Town Committee Keeps Nativity Scene After Mayor Orders It Removed https://t.co/5Mggf0Ci8Y— Tambria (@Privatedncer) December 22, 2025
Victory for Traditional Values Over Woke Policies
As of late December, the nativity scene remains standing, marking a significant victory for religious freedom advocates. This successful resistance against cancel culture tactics proves that determined communities can pushback against the erasure of Christian traditions. The Mullins committee’s courage provides a blueprint for other towns facing similar attacks on their constitutional right to acknowledge America’s Christian heritage in public spaces.
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‘I stand for Jesus’: Committee defies Mayor’s order to remove nativity scene in Mullins
Editorial: South Carolina town defies mayoral order to cancel Christmas
The birth of Jesus: South Carolina town committee keeps nativity scene
