Yes, I belong to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior, MN, and I sing in the choir at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church in Chaska, MN. Maybe I’m really a Unitarian in heart and mind. Basically I try very hard, with only moderate success, to be a follower of Jesus.
But please – for now, anyway – don’t call me a Christian. Not since the term has turned Jesus into a political icon standing for hate, prejudice, and cruel exclusions, so far from the universal love preached by him and for which he died a terrible, cruel death.
Come December, I will recognize the winter solstice by wishing folks a “Happy Holiday.”
I will not cheer for the idea that the only politically correct thing to say is “Merry Christmas,” in spite of a lifetime — until now — of thrilling to that greeting.
monagustafsonaffinito 
Mona,
I’m with you on that 100 thousand percent!!
Thanks. Always good to know one isn’t alone. (And I’m not surprised that you agree.)
Hi Mona, Loved your post and I totally agree, so don’t feel like you might be alone. Hugs, Darlene Chiles
thanks, Darlene. And I’ll always wonder how you spotted me at Curves. What gave it away?
Go Mona! I could not agree more. The term has become a cudgel faux Christians use to hammer those who don’t subscribe to their narrow-minded, cruel views.
Thanks, Pam Good to know I’m not alone. And scary the power they have gained. But I’m confident “good” will prevail in the long run.