Those of us who are Christians are preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ, enjoying our religious freedom, preparing to celebrate a joyous occasion wrapping packages with brightly colored paper, adorning trees with colored lights, baking cookies, planning family reunions, and even filling stockings full of treats for our dogs and cats, while excited children run around the house helping as Christmas music fills a happy house.

In contrast, Islamic scholars will tell you that in the Koran 3:86-91, it lists the horrendous punishments that their God will do to unbelievers of cursing, punishing, judging, scouring, annihilating and never forgiving.

Islam, more than any other religion, has all the hallmarks for perverted followers to establish a cult of death where martyrdom is seen as the highest achievement. It is no surprise that the world is facing a sinister enemy as Islamists believe they are carrying out the will of their (not my) God.

After the horrific murders in California, we must now acknowledge that the enemy is within us and protect ourselves as best as we can. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of this Islamic atrocity in San Bernardino.

As is my family’s tradition, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year, and to my Jewish neighbors, a Happy Hanukkah; and as we say every Sunday: Peace be with you!