In distinct contrast to the widespread conservative fallacy of the eighties, the sharpest challenge of modernity is not secularism, but secularization. Secularism is a philosophy; secularization is a process. Whereas the philosophy is obviously hostile and touches only a few, the process is largely invisible and touches many. Being openly hostile, secularism rarely deceives Christians. Being much more subtle, secularization often deceives Christians before they are aware of it, including those in the church-growth movement. How else can one explain the comment of a Japanese businessman to a visiting Australian? “Whenever I meet a Buddhist leader, I meet a holy man. Whenever I meet a Christian leader, I meet a manager.”

Os Guinness

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Salads	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Celery ribs
3	c	Cubed cooked chicken
1/2	c	Fat-free mayonnaise
1/2	c	Fat-free sour cream
1	ts	Dried rosemary, crumbled OR
1	tb	Fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

Adapted from "The 5 in 10 Cookbook" by Paula Hamilton. Hearst, $15.
Thinly slice the celery and combine it in a bowl with the chicken.
Blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream and rosemary. Pour the
dressing over the chicken and celery, stirring until the ingredients
are thoroughly mixed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 242 calories; 7.5 grams fat (2.2
grams saturated fat; 29% or calories come from fat); 95.7 milligrams
cholesterol; 301 milligrams sodium.
From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip

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