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Betrayal and Pusillanimity
Posted By Stefan Monsaureus
It is appalling that House Resolution HR847 (“Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith”) passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 372-9. Among the “aye” votes: 195 democrats! This unnecessary bit of empty symbolism is little more than political pandering, with the unfortunate consequence of reinforcing the mistaken notion that America is essentially a Christian nation. This resolution singles out one religious faith for special recognition while simultaneously and implicitly demeaning the many millions of other faiths and, of more concern here, those who value reason over faith.
As noted at No More Hornets, this resolution has formalized some very scary ideas: that America is a Christian nation, that Christians and Christmas are under assault and need Congressional endorsement, and that it is the mission of the United States to defend Christianity worldwide.
In an era where cultural polarization is becoming the norm, support of such an insulting and divisive measure by so many prominent and oftentimes rational Democrats is hugely disappointing, and betrays either a general lack of courage or an utter disregard for millions of nontheistic Americans.
Intolerance: it’s not just for Republicans any more.
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I love that last line. Since it’s yours, I don’t want to lift it. But if you get a chance, could you please add it as a comment to my post?
It sums up in so few words exactly what I’m feeling about those Democratic weasels.