Pastor's Corner: Christmas - It's who you know

During the recent mid-term elections, I noticed an interesting political tactic: Question your opponent’s Montanan heritage. Here’s how it works: Candidate A was born and raised in Montana. He is a “local” and by virtue of his growing up in Montana is touted as the candidate most in touch with Montana values. Candidate B, on the other hand, was not born and raised in Montana. He may have lived here many years and have a history of state service, but it was expressed he would not be the best candidate because he did not have the heritage. He was an “outsider.”

What’s that got...