In Case You Had Any Doubt About the Importance of Christmas

[JustAGuy]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:17pm

Here is House Resolution 847 - Introduced by Representative Steve King (R) Iowa.

My personal favorite is #5 - "rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide;"


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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! errr MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Updated On: 12/11/07 at 01:17 PM

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:18pm

Oh, Jesus Christ.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:22pm

now let's see if it gets a vote and what kinda support it gets.

if it doesn't get a vote, it's a clear sign that nancy pelosi and the demon democrats have sold america's soul to the atheist hordes.

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:33pm

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

Not everyone's savior. That made me want to go out and punch a nun.

[JustAGuy]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:34pm

If you're not Christian...you don't count. Simple as that.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:38pm

blue, it clearly says the savior of "american christians" thus not alleging that jesus be a savior for any of you mongrel heathens who make the baby jesus cry.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:40pm

It's just one of the great religions? What are the others?

[Wilhelmina]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:40pm

And then we are surprised on Sunday when someone takes a gun to church. Hmmmmm.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:43pm

hey, phyl, the mohammedans and the jews are welcome to put up their own resolutions and see if anyone supports them.

how exactly does this relate to gun violence in a church, wil?

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:44pm

Phyllis, why does the House of Representatives need to mention ANY religion? What purpose would such a resolution serve?

[robbiej]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:45pm

Is this REALLY what we want our tax money spent on? Really???

[Wilhelmina]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:46pm

According to CNN today - the kid from Sundays shootings was targeting Christians specifically - just sayin'...
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/11/shooter.youth/index.html

[nitsua]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:46pm

Shouldn't this go against the separation of Church and State?

I don't want to be told I have to serve God if I don't want to.

[tazber]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:48pm

It states clearly in the constitution that there shall be NO seperation of church and state.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:50pm

hey, phyl, the mohammedans and the jews are welcome to put up their own resolutions and see if anyone supports them.

I was just surprised that they were even acknowledging other religions. I would like to hear what they think the other "great" ones are.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:50pm

have any of you looked up some of the ridiculous resolution that get suggested in the house everyday?

this has not even been brought to a vote.

[blueroses]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:52pm

I'm not a lawyer, but I wonder if there will be any ramifications should it pass. Could it somehow be used to defend a clinic bomber? A hate crime? To impede medical research?

[JustAGuy]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:52pm

"this has not even been brought to a vote."

That doesn't make it any less offensive.

Updated On: 12/11/07 at 01:52 PM

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 1:56pm

oh, well, they already f*cking did, didn't they?

ramamdan resolution, passed
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:1:./temp/~c1104PyXTC::

oh, and that fascist publication religioustolerance.org reports more about the horrid actions of this vile congress:

let's all freak the f*ck out

Updated On: 12/11/07 at 01:56 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 2:48pm

Won't someone stand up for the rights of Secular Humanists?

[robbiej]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 2:54pm

None of this offends me. I just want to know why my tax money goes to these silly resolutions?

[DG]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 3:18pm

If this actually does get to a vote, we'll be hearing more about the results as the election approaches.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 3:50pm

Have any of you watched CSPAN lately? The House hears absurd stuff like this on a daily basis. That's why nothing important has been accomplished by Congress in years.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:10pm

designating jul 2007 - national watermelon month
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:41:./temp/~c110Y5BNm2::

recognizing the 125th anniversary of payson, az
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:13:./temp/~c110hUj9SX::

celebrate national garden month through a curriculum that includes outdoor learning through gardening
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:36:./temp/~c110hUj9SX::

designating sept 2007 - national bourbon heritage month
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:46:./temp/~c110hUj9SX::

honoring the 2007 nba champion san antonio spurs
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:47:./temp/~c110CnKbhc::

congress honors the life of ernest gallo
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c110:227:./temp/~c110CnKbhc::

[JustAGuy]

Posted: 12/11/07 at 4:21pm

What? No resolution for Yom Kippur or Rosh Hashana? What gives?