The end of the Separation of Church and State: House Resolution 847

[mijan]

Americans, and many non-Americans, are aware that one of the most important tenets of the United States of America's government is the "separation of church and state".  It basically states that the government shall not do anything that ESTABLISHES any religion or RESTRICTS the free practice of any religion.  In short, the government should completely keep its nose out of all religious matters.

Look at this:
The official text of House Resolution 847.

So, what does this mean?  Think about it.  Just think about it.  Here are some thoughts from others:
Thoughts from a pagan.
Comments from a random blogger.
A rather extreme view of the Puritans in regards to Christmas, but historically accurate, and very interesting.
A lesbian, Army veteran's thoughts on the resolution.  (I had to include it, for the sheer sake of commonality.)

And finally, here's who voted on it:
All the traitors to secularity in our House of Representatives.

Even the Democrats... bastards.  All of them.  Why was this necessary?  Why did they need to bother will a bullshit resolution like this?  Is it to pave the way for further religious bigotry?  A need to stroke their own self-righteous church steeples?  Another way to marginalize all non-Christian religions?

Do a search for House Resolution 847, and you'll find plenty of other stuff.  Link this as often as possible.  Let everyone know that this is what our Representatives are doing with their time, on OUR tax dollars that pay their salaries.

Ask yourself... when will your religion fall victim to the bigotry?  When will certain denominations of Christianity find themselves marginalized?  What begins here, quietly, could be the executioner's axe someday... and we'll all wonder when it began, unless we make ourselves aware now.

Please think about it.  Make your own LJ posts.  Link this one.  Anything.  Just don't sit on the sidelines and do nothing.

Comments

[tsuj.livejournal.com]

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AND Barney Frank (D, MA) was "present" but didn't vote against it?!?!? What the %^&$%^$%^

(caution, mad pagan)

[mijan.livejournal.com]

Yep. I'd say "What's this world coming to?", but I already know the answer.

[tsuj.livejournal.com]

Hold on, I'm writing to Barney to ask him to explain himself

[tsuj.livejournal.com]

I wrote:

"As a regular voter for you I ask:
Can you please explain to me why you did not vote against this illegal piece of, er, legislation?

H RES 847: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian

Does separation of church and state mean nothing?
Thanks,"

I am so sick of this kind of crap being passed. Quelle surprize (sp?) that there's nada about it on the news.

[mijan.livejournal.com]

I just called my Representative's office here in Kansas. Moore is a Democrat. Yes, it's from Kansas, but he's still a democrat. WHAT THE FUCK.

Remember, this doesn't pass any laws. It's a "Resolution", meaning an "official opinion". Still... it has implications, and can be cited for laws later.

[dracavia]

I emailed my representative. It's an inappropriate president to set as far as I'm concerned. And for that matter, Christmas is far from the only holiday at this time of year, even amongst other 'major religions'. After all, what about Yule, Hanukkah, Hajj and Rohatsu? Should we ignore the cultural diversity that's a foundation of this country as well? But then again, I'm preaching to the choir as they say, after all this discussion wouldn't have been started if you didn't have similar feelings.