The Freeman's Burden's Person of the Year

However you may feel about him or who you believe him to have been, you have to admit that Jesus has had a good year. From the Passion of the Christ to the Bush re-election, Jesus has been front and center in American culture. As we approach the Christmas holiday, Jesus is flexing his muscles; or at least his many followers are. They have the forces of secularism in retreat. From nativity scenes to candy canes with Christian messages, the faithful have started to fight back against those who would have Jesus relegated to the home and the church and have proven they are a force to be reckoned with. America has undergone a cultural shift since 9.11 and Jesus Christ is back in vogue in a way he hasn't been in many years. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing depends on your point of view. Even before 9.11, America had the highest rates of church attendance and personal conviction that Jesus is God made flesh of any country in the Western world. How will this affect our culture, our politics and our foreign policy? The verdict is still out. But for now, congratulations Jesus Christ, you are my Person of the Year!