I confess to being a soft atheist. I still enjoy reading my stars and other illogical things, especially when they are good. I also occasionally take issue with my scientific friends for failing to adequately respect the mystery of life and for putting too much faith in the little bit of knowledge we are able to prove. Normally I am also content to live and let live in matters of belief, but when fundamentalists begin to meddle in politics or seek to impose their beliefs on the rest of us, particularly in schools and science classes and with respect to evolution, abortion and population control, it is time to come out of the closet and take a stand, before the new Dark Ages and witch trials begin. There are many things about our celebrations at this time of year which are very appealing, carol singing is but one of them, along with the Christmas Parade, getting together with family, friends and colleagues, Christmas trees, community spirit, excessive...
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