The holiday season, Thanksgiving to New Years, is my favorite time of year. The weather (generally) gets colder, neighborhoods light up with decorations as far as the eye can see, and a reminder of not only a baby being born in the depths of old Judea but why. And no, folks, this isn't going to be a proselytizing rant. I'm no preacher, nor do I want to be.
Good will towards men. Acceptance of our fellow man regardless of political or religious affiliation. The transition between law and Gospel. Remember what Christ embodies: love. He is not a political or ideological identity, a symbol of power to be abused; he is not One who commands the Good News be spread by force, violence and deceit. He doesn't hold a gun to your head and demands you believe and accept him.
He was born for the conservative, the liberal, the traditionalist, the progressive, the victim, the murderer, the religious and non-religious, the heterosexual and homosexual, the capitalist, the communist, the free, the oppressed, everyone. Everyone. No exceptions.
Forget the expensive gifts. Love and acceptance are the greatest gifts we can give someone. I have many friends who all hold different beliefs and political opinions, and I want to let them know I love and accept them for who they are. I know I'm by no means the perfect friend, but it doesn't change how I feel.
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