In a message dated 95-11-30 14:51:16 EST, Linda writes:

>. Organized religion ought to actively support
>(dare I say "preach?") public and extended breastfeeding.  How do they think
>baby Jesus was fed?
  Come to our church!!!!
I sleep with the pastor--therefore he has been known to literally preach on
such things.  Right now we have 2 nursing toddlers (both related to me) and a
nursing infant in our service each week.  I have made it VERY clear to our
people that this is as it should be & we, as a loving people needed to
support these moms' excellent choices.

When I was in England I visited York Minster.  In one of the beautiful
ceiling carvings was Jesus as an infant with Mary.  Since it was designed
during the Victorian era, Mary is BOTTLE FEEDING (yes, I'm yelling).  I gave
our tour guide (& group) a little lecture on the subject, much to their
amusement.

Nancy, the pastor's wife