Merry Christmas! If you’re Christian or not, it’s undeniable that Jesus’ message resonated with billions of people over many centuries. Like Jon Huntsman Jr., a political hero of mine (whose daughter, Abby we interviewed at Bold), I draw inspiration from many philosophies and faiths. For me as a Christian at this Christmas season, the story of Jesus’ life speaks of redemption and rebirth. Jesus was a rebel, unafraid to call out authorities who valued the letter of the law ahead of its spirit. Jesus was a healer who cared for the sick, the poor, the orphaned, the forlorn and forgotten. Jesus was compassionate and warned of the hypocrisy of judging others. His teachings mirror a phrase quoted by spiritual leader Dieter Uchtdorf: “Don’t judge me because I sin differently than you.” My talented friend Morgan Ortagus this month invited me to see the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, and I’m very glad I joined. The beautiful, timeless dancers performed flawlessly while set lights and 3-D special effects dazzled the audience. I loved the subplot of an initially skeptical 14-year-old boy convinced that Christmas means believing in something unseen but also real. It reminded me of recent words from my…
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