Bex (#58), EMTALA is a federal mandate. But there are some whopping holes. Your condition has to be life- or limb-threatening and an emergency. So when I see an uninsured patient with a retinal detachment, it's not covered. Because it's not an emergency, and it won't kill you. You'll just go blind.
And I've also seen 24 year-old type 1 diabetics who go slowly blind because they can't get treatment...until they are legally bind, and then they can. What a beautiful system.
I'm in favor of universal coverage, even though I know it will mean a big cut in my salary.
Pope Fabian (236-250) was a farmer who was elected pope without being a priest. Here's the account of the story:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05742d.htm
Of course, things were a bit more informal back then. I don't really see that happening today. It would be interesting, though.
Ken, I was told the Three Wise Men story was to emphasize that Jesus's birth and message were for gentiles as well as jews. It adds some irony to the story -- even foreign astrologers recognise the kingship of Jesus, but his own people reject him. It fits well with other stories where non-jews play a big role: The Good Samaritan, the Samaritan woman at the well, healing of the Centurion's (sic) daughter, etc.
I also remember being told once that the word for "inn" could also be translated "guest room." I sort of like that image -- Joseph's family won't let them stay in the house, because of Mary. I can imagine them all whispering about Mary being loose and Joseph a fool, commenting on how Mary wearing blue is so out-of-style, and giving her a cold shoulder at mealtimes.
Merry Christmas
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