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[averygoodun42]

returntoshore got me linked up to this: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-847

While what they resolve may be true, what is this doing in this government? This government which has as one of its first tenets that there shall be SEPARATION OF STATE AND CHURCH!

This is yet another step for legitimizing this country as a theocracy. Lovely.

I can't believe there were only 9 dissenting votes.


RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world;

Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American population;

Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion of about one-third of the world population;

Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the salvation from sin offered to them through the sacrifice of their savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and who, out of gratitude for the gift of salvation, commit themselves to living their lives in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Bible;

Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization;
Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that points observers back to its roots in Christianity;

Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ;

Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God's redemption, mercy, and Grace; and
Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: Now, therefore be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;

(2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide;

(3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith;

(4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization;

(5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and

(6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world.


I expect this is because unreasonable people have been suing municipalities over putting up Christmas trees and nativity scenes on public property. Idiots.


Oh, and I got to my parents safe and sound, btw. :D

Comments

[keladry_lupin]

Oh, my gosh. I am all for the nativity scenes and Christmas trees -- it think it's as idiotic to start a lawsuit over such thing being on display as it is for a law like that to be passed. What is this country coming to? We're already in the majority; what idiot thought this was necessary?!

Glad you travelled in safety!

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

The whole point of this resolution was because the sponsors got their noses out of joint when a group of dems passed a pro-Islam resolution. Now, they're crying foul because the same dems won't support their pro-Christianity statement. Typical posturing for people who honestly wonder why there's a Black History Month and not a White History Month. Or a Men's Health Awareness Week. It must be nice to live in such a black and white little world where they don't actually have to think about things like historic repression or majority tyranny. Morons elected by other morons.

[angelmischa.livejournal.com]

I just don't understand... What is the point of this resolution? Seems kinda crazy to even have this, regardless of voting... :-S

[muggle-prof.livejournal.com]

Yeah, 3/4s of Americans are Christians, largest religion in the world... Hardly seems like the religion needs a bunch of congressmen voting to "recognize its importance" does it...

[millennia2.livejournal.com]

If only they would act more christian. This just seems silly.