“Disturbing?”
you say. “You don’t need to tell me Christmas is disturbing. It
disturbs my children, my routine, my bank account. It’s just about the
most disturbing event of the year.”
Surely
Christmas does disturb the children, but the excitement they enjoy is
usually worth it. Yes, our routines are disturbed, but when all is done,
most people enjoy the decorating, shopping, cooking, and social
occasions. And while the holiday can disturb our bank accounts, many of
us still find joy in giving to our children, spouses, relatives, and
friends.
These
things aren’t really what I have in mind when I say that Christmas is
disturbing. I mean that the religious aspects of the celebration are
disturbing. Or should be.
Many
people who otherwise ignore God and the church have some religious
feeling, or feel they ought to, at this time of the year. So they make
their way to a church service or Christmas program. And when they go,
they come away feeling vaguely warmed or at least better for having
gone, but not disturbed. Keep Reading>>>
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