Politically-Correct Greetings!

Isn't this a strange day in which we live? People can't even wish each other a simple "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" without getting into trouble with somebody! In the spirit of fun, the following tongue-in-cheek greeting was written in the most careful, politically-correct language possible. Enjoy!

Please accept, with no obligation implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all and a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2008, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great, (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country or is the only "AMERICA" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or choice of computer platform of the wishee.

(By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms. This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and
warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.)

Whew! Well, politically correct or not, your friends here at CMI wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

True Christmas

Christmas is coming and once again the battles are raging in our country over the “political correctness” of this special celebration.

The secular world never seems to stop trying to remove all aspects of God from our culture. Christianity seems to be under attack now more than ever.

As believers, we refuse to cave in to the cultural downsizing of Christmas. We love and want to share its true meaning. So, in the spirit of political INcorrectness, we offer you this original poem:

True Christmas
by Lynda Pongracz

We’ve reached that special time of year
When all the world takes pause
To think about our Savior dear,
Or revel in Santa Claus.

Each year the battle rages on
Between two different views;
To celebrate God’s only Son,
Or bow to this world’s ruse.

The atheists would love to see
A festive celebration
Of secular and worldly things
Across our diverse nation.

But we know well without a doubt
No matter what may be,
That Christ is what it’s all about;
He came to set us free.

When we believe God sent His Son
To pay our debt past due,
We can rejoice that it’s been done
And celebrate Christmas true!

So, as you celebrate that day,
Don’t bow to worldly views;
Be bold to tell of Christ, the way,
Proclaiming the Good News!

CEF workers all around the world are proclaiming that Good News to children in Christmas party clubs. Let’s pray for much fruit this month as many children hear about the true meaning of Christmas.