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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 847 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 847

    Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 6, 2007

Mr. King of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Akin, Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Baker, Mr. 
 Barrett of South Carolina, Mr. Bishop of Utah, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Brady 
of Texas, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Brown of South Carolina, Mr. Burton 
of Indiana, Mr. Carter, Mr. Conaway, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Mr. 
    Doolittle, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Fortenberry, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Franks of 
Arizona, Mr. Gingrey, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Herger, Mr. Issa, Mr. 
Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mr. Jordan of Ohio, 
Mr. Kingston, Mr. Kline of Minnesota, Mr. Kuhl of New York, Mr. LaHood, 
  Mr. Lamborn, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. 
  McCaul of Texas, Mr. McIntyre, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Miller of 
Florida, Mrs. Musgrave, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Neugebauer, Mr. Poe, Mr. Sali, 
 Mr. Shadegg, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Terry, Mr. Tiahrt, 
 Mr. Walberg, Mr. Weldon of Florida, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. 
Davis of Kentucky, and Mrs. Drake) submitted the following resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other 
        cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians 
        throughout the United States and the world;
Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, 
        making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American 
        population;
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, 
        making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion 
        of about one-third of the world population;
Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the salvation 
        from sin offered to them through the sacrifice of their savior, Jesus 
        Christ, the Son of God, and who, out of gratitude for the gift of 
        salvation, commit themselves to living their lives in accordance with 
        the teachings of the Holy Bible;
Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development 
        of western civilization;
Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the 
        traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that 
        points observers back to its roots in Christianity;
Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe 
        Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus 
        Christ;
Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God's 
        redemption, mercy, and Grace; and
Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the 
        rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: 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.
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