Rev. Sandra L. Strauss Christians around the world are observing Advent, a season culminating in our celebration of Christmas. The word “advent” means coming, and for Christians it is a time of preparation and reflection in anticipation of our annual … Continued
Posted at http://www.pewforum.org/2017/12/12/americans-say-religious-aspects-of-christmas-are-declining-in-public-life/ Shrinking majority believe biblical account of birth of Jesus depicts actual events WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 12, 2017) – As long-simmering debates continue over how American society should commemorate the Christmas holiday, a new Pew Research Center survey finds … Continued