Can you believe it? I bet you can. I actually bet most people don't really mind it either. But the House of Representatives voted to officially recognize the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
I will admit, Christmas is a great time. In fact, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Or so they sing. But I would really like to know why the House would opt to recognize one religion for its beliefs and not the others? Are we pandering to the religious right? Are we trying to send a message to radical Islamic fundamentalists? Are we further blurring the lines between Church and State?
Where is the official support of Judaism? How about Buddhism? The Baha'i? The Pagans?
There wouldn't be Christmas without Judaism or Paganism. The Christian Bible was built upon the foundation of the Torah and a large majority of Christmas tradition comes from Paganism!
So tell me, Democratic Congressmen who happen to read this; Explain your vote. Tell me why you felt compelled to promote one religion over the other.
And your answer better be damn good.
Comments
Barney Frank gets it right
From the news today:
This is absolutely the correct position for an elected official to take with regard to these odious bills.
Religious dogma must have no place in government.
Political dogma must have no place in Religion. ...... but then again ..... I'm sort of an idealist.
Marshall Adame
2014 U.S. Congress Candidate NC-03
Barney Frank
Thank you, Anglico, for pointing out these recent comments by Barney Frank. He's right. He is absolutely right, and I admire him for this and other stances.
Euripides exaggerated
Euripides exaggerated
Whenever we see anyone behaving properly
we really do need to celebrate that courage and spread the word. Maybe other elected officials will see the wisdom of this honest commentary and respond accordingly.
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