Everyone's freaking out over Christmas.
From Air America to Fox News, Randi Rhodes to Bill O'Reilly, everyone's upset over Christmas... and how the forces of, um, evil, are conspiring to destroy it.
Christmas may be in trouble, but it's not because a statue of the Ten Commandments isn't allowed in a courthouse, or a Christmas tree isn't allowed in a public square. I think it might be because when I go to Church on Christmas, it's absolutely packed. When I go in April, I can get a 2nd row seat, even if I arrive thirty seconds late.
It seems like the O'Reillys of the world are up in arms over symbols, not spirituality.
Me? I separate the two. I LOVE giving presents, and yes, I admit it, I REALLY love getting them. I think it's super, duper fun. That said, I hold Jesus as my spiritual guide. I think it's sweet that we celebrate his birthday. But then again, if Jesus is God... that celebration is misguided. Albeit with the best of intentions.
[Note: I vew the Trinity according to the Catholic catechism... a trio of related-but-distinct beings. Some friends of mine feel that they are *one.* Which would make the whole birthday thing a little silly.]
Love to all. Even you, you last minute shoppers.
2 comments:
i love your blog ... found you via blogexplosion ... clicked your banner earlier today and then found you surfing, too.
thanks for posting this about jesus and gifts. :) one of the better christmas posts i've seen!
Our church service today was excellent. I felt sorry for the 'megachurches' that apparently kept their doors closed today. We had prayers for one of our members on life support and a baptism for a new Christian. That is the real full circle of life the world cannot see or understand.
Post a Comment