On several occasions the comments made in this space about Christmas have not been the most positive. But they have also been very biased due to adverse circumstances. Yet, when this particular day of the year rolls around, the overall feeling is one of peace; this helps to leave out the rancor, the disappointments and any feelings which might bring about negative thoughts.
It is the day in which we commemorate the birth of the One who came to die for our salvation and to help guide us through this life and beyond. It really does not make much difference what religion you may follow and practice. If you are a professed Christian, his birth is what you will celebrate with all the joy and love your heart can muster. But, what if you are not? Does it make a great difference? Most religions I have come to know along the way will teach you that there is but One who is above all others, and most –if not all religions- will teach and preach about love, understanding and respect towards your fellow man (and woman too). However, some people seem to use their religious beliefs like a convenience towel: use it as you can to scrape the dirt you choose to trod on and then, discard it.
I do not share with these last, whose beliefs are so fanatical they border on being very superficial and meaningless, no matter what faith they claim to profess. Those who truly aim to understand that particular faith which they have chosen to believe and practice, will learn to accept that understanding through love and forgiveness will always win out. Hate and discord will always lose in the end.
As an adult, and after having been reared in a specific religion most of my life I have chosen to, as a cognizant entity, believe in and accept my Christ as the One. It does not matter really with what church or group I may share that belief. My feelings are in my heart and mind. So, on Christmas Day I shall honor and cherish that belief and rejoice in the fact He came to me. Choose what you believe in, but believe and practice what you choose. The more I have come to know people, the more that I must accept that there is indeed One who is a guide and Creator. We, as humans, simply do not have the wherewithal to establish a spiritual goal and get there without some help from someone above.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
REJOICE IN THE HOLIDAYS AND THE MEANING OF THEM;
IT IS A UNIVERSAL FEELING!!!
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