US House Recognized Christmas & Christian Faith

Yesterday, the US House voted 372-9 in support of a resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith in the founding of the United States and formation of Western Civilization. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Steve King (R-IA). The resolution states that "Christmas is a time for 225 million Christians throughout this country to reflect on the birth of their Savior Jesus Christ and it is celebrated as recognition of God's redemption, mercy and grace."

Earlier this year, the House passed measures honoring Ramadan and Diwali, a Hindu holiday. But Rep. King noted, "Watching Congress honor Islam during Ramadan, and also Diwali, brought it home to me that we were doing that and not honoring Christianity. This nation has about 225 million Christians out of 300 million. And the foundations of this nation are a Christian foundation [and] our founders were Christian. So for us to move forward towards Christmas without honoring Christ is, I think a great omission, especially if we're going to honor other religions."

All nine "No" votes were Democrats, and eight of the nine voted in support of the Ramadan resolution. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) was among those who opposed this resolution, yet voted in favor of resolutions earlier this year that recognized other religions. The other eight Democrats who voted against the Christmas Resolution were: Reps. Ackerman (NY), Clarke (NY), Hastings (FL), Lee (CA), McDermott (WA), Scott (VA), Stark (CA) and Woolsey (CA).
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