Texas Down Has To Take Down Christmas Banner Because Its Offensive The Knights of Columbus sparked outrage when they installed two Keep Christ in Christmas banners near New Braunfels Utilities several weeks ago. According to reports, a spokesperson for the company claims that they were required to remove the advertisements because they contained a religious message. Regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with the message, NBU is a municipal utility and cannot lawfully display a religious message, the utilitys communications manager, Gretchen Reuwer, told reporters. The bottom line is Christ is the reason for the Christmas season, Joe Hernandez, a member of the Knights of Columbus, told reporters at Fox News. Hes the reason for the special holidayhis birthday. Its not a war on Christmas, he continued, claiming that he is not surprise that Christians are being silenced in his Texas town. I think its a war on Christperiod. Watch the report below and tell us what you think. 