BASKING IN THE LIGHT THAT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: December 10, 1998 | Copyright information

The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
12-10-1998
BASKING IN THE LIGHT THAT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS -- `WE ARE VALUED BY GOD'
Date: 12-10-1998, Thursday
Section: RELIGION & VALUES
Edition: All Editions -- 2 Star B, 2 Star P, 1 Star Early

Editor's note: Members of North Jersey's faith communities were
asked to write about the importance of light in their religious
traditions, especially during this holiday season. Following are their
essays:

By REV. J. DAVID KNECHT

I once heard it said that Christmas is a sinister festival. The
reason for this brash statement is simple. On the surface everything
...

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