Monday, December 25, 2006

Happy Birthday, Mithras and Jesus

Check out this link for a little bit of info on the pagan origins of Christmas.

http://www.locksley.com/6696/xmas.htm

That being said, happy birthday anyways, Jesus. For having been on this earth for only 33 years, you certainly made an impact. And don't worry. We know the whole "Crusades thing" wasn't your fault.

Speaking of religious conflict, as we celebrate the rest of the day, let's send some prayers out to the people of Somalia and Ethiopia, who, at this moment, are embroiled in a holy war of their own...


http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/25/world/africa/25cnd-somalia.html?hp&ex=1167109200&en=9a03166445c29905&ei=5094&partner=homepage

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