The point being, these shepherds were pretty tough, even violent, men. They aren't into sheep because they are sweet looking props for our Nativity sets. When you see those sheep you should see dollar signs, stock portfolios, walking retirement plans.

Christians often say that they "love everyone." Their faith compels them to extend love to every person on the planet, friend and enemy alike. But how do Christians understand this call to love? What does it mean to love people?

As a practicing jew, I believe that my fundamental right to freedom of religious expression is being violated. Right now, you can apply for a restaurant license and sell pork and shellfish in an eating establishment. Look, I'm not trying to force my beliefs on anyone. If they want to sin in the privacy of their own home, they're welcome to, but the state should not be giving them a license to serve non-kosher items. My kids shouldn't have to walk through the city and see establishments that promote the eating of unclean animals. The schools shouldn't be teaching my kids that it's "okay" to eat like a gentile. And what's more, this is a slippery slope. If restaurants can be allowed to serve unclean food, it's only a matter of time until known poisons are allowed. This is a fundamental question of our nation's judeo-christian values. As Americans, I urge you to support a constitutional amendment that defines a restaurant as a kosher establishment.