Throughout my life I have encountered atheists, agnostics, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, etc. At various times I have been or thought about being several of them. I chose Christianity.

I consider my experiences with people of various faiths, little faith or none at all to have broadened my horizons and strengthened my convictions. We are supposed to be able to defend, explain, express the hope that is in us.

This probably is why the so-called war on Christmas rankles me—and not for the reason most would think. The whole idea that some people believe they have to ...

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