Looks like Australian woman, Lizzie Blandthorn is making locals upset over her nativity display. Now ask yourself what about a nativity display can make anyone upset? Well looks like locals are not to pleased that Blandthorn used a black baby doll to depict Jesus Christ. Read more after the jump.

Instagram | Carli Knox

Lizzie Blandthorn is under fire for using a black baby doll to represent Jesus Christ in her nativity display. Blandthorn said that she wasn’t trying to provoke outrage, or even a conversation, with her display.

“I wasn’t intending to be provocative. The great thing about the district I represent is that people come from all corners of the globe, all walks of life and every age… It was meant to be a lovely reflection of the true spirit of Christmas.”

she said, seemingly confused by all the attention her simple nativity was getting. Although she is getting negative back lash about her display she says she has no plans on taking it down. She has received several messages of people who agree with her. It’s unfortunate that there are people in this world that take offense to a black baby Jesus but those people are just ignorant. Check out the video below and comment and tell us what you think.

Source: The Grio