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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 07 2008:
With the Yuletide spirit blowing across the State, Manipur Baptist Convention today kicked up the festive mood by organising an Advent Christmas celebration at its campus.
The Advent Christmas celebration was organised by the MBC Women Department, which is presently running a girl's hostel which has 70 students and the Tabitha Compassion Care Centre, which looks after widows and children of HIV/AIDS people.
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Addressing the gathering, Lok Sabha MP Dr T Meinya who attended the function as chief guest said that Christianity is a rejuvenating religion and added that the choice of following one's religion should be left to the individual.
Choosing one's religion is the inborn rights of everyone, asserted the MP and added that he has asked his children to follow any religion of their choice.
The MP also advocated inter-religion marriage to promote social harmony.
Reverend Dr Timothy who presided over the function said that December is a special month to all Christians as it is the month for not only celebrating Christmas but is also the ideal time for forgiveness amongst all the people, in the true spirit of Christianity.
Christmas marks the date on which the saviour of mankind, messenger of peace and love, Lord Jesus Christ was born, added Reverend Timothy. Earlier in the day, champion boxer Mary Kom was felicitated by the MBC Women Department with a citation.
The MP chipped in and said that the State and the Government are indebted to her for her achievement which has brought pride to all.
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