Christmas and Christianity
I need to get busy with a couple of last minute holiday preparations but find myself thinking about several people at the moment that have guided my behaviors and beliefs. What better time to share such contemplations than on Christmas Eve? Many years ago, I worked in a large office building, analyzing health insurance claims. A young co-worker maintained an altar at her desk with various items such as a Christian calendar, her Bible, reference books and scripture dust-catchers. She read during her lunch break and I had to give credit to someone that was a wild-child-turned-holy-saint. One day she perched on my desk top as I worked. "Iris, can I ask you a personal question?" "Sure." I stopped and leaned back in my chair. "Iris, have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour?" Her face showed lines of deep concern. "Well ... yeah Melanie, I have." "When?" "Gee, ummm, well ..." I thought about my affirmation in the Meth...