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I am embarrassed to say that an Iowa member of Congress introduced this bill. Were there not enough starving children to feed, prisoners to visit, sick people to tend, dead (especially from misguided wars) to bury, or other works of real Christian mercy to perform? Below the legislation, you'll see my classmate Tom's take on how this bill evidences a lack of reading the Bible. Reading the legislation, I think it will be evident that King has forgotten to read his Constitution also:
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110TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. RES. 847
Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 6, 2007
Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. AKIN, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BAKER, Mr.
BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr.
BRADY of Texas, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina,
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CARTER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. DAVID DAVIS
of Tennessee, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms.
FOXX, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr.
HAYES, Mr. HERGER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JONES
of North Carolina, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. KLINE of
Minnesota, Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr.
LAMPSON, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. MCCAUL of
Texas, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MILLER of Florida,
Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. POE, Mr.
SALI, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. TERRY,
Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WILSON of
South Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, and Mrs. DRAKE) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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;
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HRES 847 IH1S
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
1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
2 (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the
3 great religions of the world;
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HRES 847 IH1S
1 (2) expresses continued support for Christians
2 in the United States and worldwide;
3 (3) acknowledges the international religious and
4 historical importance of Christmas and the Christian
5 faith;
6 (4) acknowledges and supports the role played
7 by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the
8 United States and in the formation of the western
9 civilization;
10 (5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed
11 against Christians, both in the United States and
12 worldwide; and
13 (6) expresses its deepest respect to American
14 Christians and Christians throughout the world.
Now, for Tom's take on the issue (a pretty hip video):
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Okay:
So, this is like the third or fourth blog post by a CTS student about this topic that I've read, and I have to come right out and say it:
I don't think it's a big deal. I think folks have made some valid points, have lamented that it's distracting congress from important work, and tom used the word 'masturbatory' on the internet. All of these are true and good.
But congress passes all sorts of stupid, powerless resolutions that are very thinly veiled proclamations to somebody that they value something.
It reminds me of how Ron Paul is always the one guy voting against giving out Congressional Medals of Honor, because it's outside the scope of what congress should do.
By my reading, this Bill endorses no religion, and contains no enforceable action.
I guess I just mean to say that I am WAY more worried about, say, the patriot act, then this little piece of nonsense.
But perhaps it portends something more troubling. Who knows these days?
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