Posted on 12/11/2007 11:14:17 AM PST by Greene11
Who says Congress doesn’t do anything?
On Tuesday, the House will vote on a resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
We’re going out on a limb and predicting this one will pass.
It’s sponsored by Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa. And it has 51 cosponsors: two Democrats and 49 Republicans, including Missouri Republican Rep. Todd Akin and Kansas Republican Rep. Todd Tiahrt.
The resolution is below the fold:
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.
self ping after chow........
Who cares ... carry one of those smaller cans of spray paint ... every time you see a “holiday’ or ‘winter’ anything ... just be one of the people that changes it back to ‘Christmas festival of lights’ or ‘Christmas trees for sale’ ... at 2 in the morning ... who knows?
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
It’s true, but a legislative body should not be doing that. It’s not their role.
I agree, but then people like Barbara Boxer would run political ads against you claiming how you are "anti-Christmas".
CAPITOL HILL (AP) -- The U.S. House has passed a resolution "Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith" -- but it wasn't unanimous.
The measure was approved by a vote of 372-to-9, with all of the "no" votes cast by Democrats. A similar resolution recognizing the importance of Ramadan and the Islamic faith was passed unanimously in October.
The 9 votes against the Christmas resolution were cast by Gary Ackerman and Yvette Clarke of New York; Diana Degette of Colorado; Alcee Hastings of Florida; Jim McDermott of Washington; Bobby Scott of Virginia; and Barbara Lee, Pete Stark and Lynn Woolsey of California
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