We need to be cautious of half-truths: Hindu temples display Christmas-style decorations. End of story. But, it could be the beginning of something more - but will it? When Hindu festivals are celebrated will Roman Catholic reciprocate? Let's wait and see! Will the Hindus show us they are more civilized and open-minded than us Christians? Let's wait and see! Meanwhile, haven't we forgotten something? What about the Muslims? Will we reach out to the Muslims who have so much more in common with Christianity including accepting Jesus as a prophet?
We should be careful so all this does not end up as politics as is the case with Emperor Constantine who declared Dec 25 as the birthday of Jesus Christ, replacing the pagan festival of Sol on that day in order to popularize Christianity and Jesus Christ. He has succeeded no doubt beyond his wildest dreams with most countries celebrating Christmas in a way which is remotely connected to spirituality! And we talk of putting Christ back into Christmas? No doubt this is an impossibility as we'd first have to get rid of the Sol spirit to succeed and this is a pipe dream. Merry Christmas!
