Monthly Archives: December 2004

Pope Shenouda III, the top Coptic cleric, has withdrawn to a desert monastery to draw attention to grievances among Egyptian Christians. I’ve heard of antagonists in the church, but this one takes the cake. An overdue welcome to the Blogosphere … Continue reading →

It was around 200 A.D., according to St. Clement of Alexandria, that theologians in Egypt settled on May 20 as the birthday of Jesus, while others argued for dates in April and March. This wasn’t a major issue, since early … Continue reading →

The ubiquitous hoopla over Christmas creches, sayings, and celebrations seems to concern the secular powers that be. After all, Christian churches are all still on board with the program. Right? Given the assumption that the struggle involves Culture more so … Continue reading →

“Christians have been told their faith is represented in the season by Christmas trees and snowflake displays. If frozen water pellets represent my faith, should I genuflect before the icemaker in my refrigerator?” Read the entire article HERE.

Christmas is a time for clothes. It is one of the few times that I notice clothes. Even before wearing a jibbee – a clerical robe – I’d never been much of a clotheshorse or trendsetter. Thanks to Christmas, I’ve … Continue reading →