Merry Christmas

I've got to say that I sincerely envy those of you who have the discipline that it takes to sit down and write a blog entry everyday. Or perhaps it's simply a matter of time rather than discipline. Regardless, I don't have enough of either...

Don't get me wrong, there is plenty in the world to write about, and I have no shortage of opinions on most everything that is happening - but how does a person "nutshell" all of the goofy stuff that occurs in a 24 hour period in such a way that anyone would actually want to sit down and read when there are so many other, more productive, and arguably, interesting, things to do with your time...

That's why I'm taking this opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, at the risk of offending someone, even though according to the US Gov't., Christians outnumber non-Christians by a 3 to 1 margin, and now, according to H. R. 847 (December 11, 2007) The US House of Representatives has resolved that it:

(1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;

(2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide;

(3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas

and the Christian faith;

(4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity 

in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization;

(5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States 

and worldwide; and

(6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.

Taking into consideration that one of the Republican front-runner for the nomination for President refers to himself as a Christian when his own church history denies his assertions, probably doesn't say much for the statistics listed within the House Bill.

When we consider that, of the 85% of Americans who profess to be Christian, only 2% share their faith with others on a regular basis, when Jesus Himself commanded those who would follow Him to do so... perhaps it's necessary that our government makes an official statement for Christianity...  After all, it is almost all but taboo to use the phrase "Merry Christmas" in public during the months of November and December in America for fear of inciting a lawsuit from some non-believer whose feelings have been hurt.

Maybe we should just wait to see whether this one is overturned or simply declared unconstitutional altogether...

No matter what, God is still on the throne, He does not need our approval, nor does He need some sort of US Gov't. nod in order to advance His will upon "His"tory...  It's already been written, and we are fulfilling the prophecies according to The Book.  

God Bless...  Until next time,

-The Sower...