H.R. 847

This is the meat of House Resolution 847:

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.

This is the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Any questions?

I know it would be too much to ask for the Congress to actually do something useful instead of wasting time and taxpayer money in idiotic posturing, but could they at least refrain from blatantly violating their Oaths of Office to uphold and defend the Constitution?

EDIT: Thanks to Dispatches from the Culture Wars, I just discovered that John McKay has a bit more commentary on this ridiculous resolution.