A councilwoman from New Jersey is facing criticism for sharing a meme that made derogatory comments about Easter eggs. Critics argue that the post was disrespectful towards the Christian faith.
Paula Gilligan, a councilwoman in the small town of Glen Rock, expressed her thoughts in a statement on the municipal website. She explained that she shared a colorful meme on her Instagram stories, intending to mock pro-life "personhood" laws.
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Around 12,000 people live in the upscale neighborhood of Glen Rock, which is located twenty miles to the northwest of Manhattan. A councilwoman there made a controversial comment on social media, which resulted in a rush of criticism being directed against her.
In response to the post, which compared Easter eggs to "aborted chicken babies painted in drag for small children to worship," both critics and defenders of the post replied with a passionate outpouring of opposition.
According to TAPinto Fair Lawn/Glen Rock, as stated in the comment section of the Instagram post, a person stated, "This is the 'Happy Easter' message we get from Paula Gilligan."
Councilwoman Paula Gilligan posted a statement on the town website to try to explain her intentions. She claimed that her intention was to parody specific laws supported by pro-life organizations, not to mock Easter customs.
Gilligan made it clear that she didn't agree with the idea that fertilized embryos should have full constitutional rights from the start.
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Glen Rock Council Issues Apology for Social Media Post
Additionally, the Borough Council released a statement expressing sorrow for the post and offering its apologies to anyone who found it offensive, especially considering Easter's importance in the Christian calendar.
Regardless of one's own opinions, the comment stressed the value of respecting everyone's faith and beliefs.
"We all feel very strongly that everyone's religious beliefs and traditions must be treated with respect. They should not be the subject of jokes or inflammatory social media posts," the council's statement affirmed.
"That is even more true when the social media post is made by an elected official, because we are here to represent and support all Glen Rockers of all religious beliefs and backgrounds."
In addition, the statement stated the council's dedication to promoting inclusiveness and respecting the many faiths that exist within the community.
As the discussion came to a close, it was resolved with a request for locals to come together and respect one another, with the full council, including Gilligan, supporting the message, Gateway Pundit reported.
