A Massachusetts woman has resigned from her role as a member of the city of Dedham Human Rights Commission after she called Christians "disgusting trash" in a Facebook post.
According to The Christian Post, Diane Loud initially commented on a post from an employee of the Dedham Library's Endicott Branch post on Facebook. Lisa Desmond, the library's branch supervisor, said that the library would not be displaying a tree this year because some people had said they "were made uncomfortable last year looking at it."
She said she was given "zero explanation" for the decision and had never heard any "negative comments" about the tree.
Later, Loud wrote that Desmond had "put people's lives in a lot of danger" by publicly sharing the library's decision.
"I hope the fact that you – who claim to believe in Christ and Christmas or whatever happy horses – you're trying to hide behind– are the least gracious, most hateful, most disgusting trash in the world.
"Is this what you think your magic sky daddy wants? Where in the Bible was this again?"
Desmond said she contacted police about the post and the Dedham Human Rights Commission issued a statement saying Loud resigned from her group position.
"We sincerely appreciate Diane's service and look forward to working with the Commission on Disabilities to find a representative to take her place."
Last week, Dedham officials also released a statement about the incident.
"We continue to encourage constructive conversations and healthy debates, but because of social media and outside sources, what could have been something of legitimate discourse turned neighbor against neighbor and has threatened the safety and well-being of community members and staff. This behavior is not a true reflection of our commitment to lead with kindness and civility," the statement said.
Meanwhile, the director of the Dedham library system said the Christmas trees will be displayed after all.
"As we finish decorating for this holiday season, Christmas trees will be put up at both locations," the director added.
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Amanda Casanova is a writer living in Dallas, Texas. She has covered news for ChristianHeadlines.com since 2014. She has also contributed to The Houston Chronicle, U.S. News and World Report and IBelieve.com. She blogs at The Migraine Runner.
