*soapbox mode on*I read stories like this, and I say to myself that it's no wonder so many people think conservative Christians are intolerant idiots. Doesn't this guy understand that stupid things like this accomplish nothing other than leaving a mess for others to clean up? *soapbox mode off* Sigh. Thanks for passing this along. I've often said that the biggest proof of the existence of God is the fact that Christianity still exists despite who He has for "ambassadors. Sheesh.
Brad
Jean Dudley wrote:
Via Eschaton: Missouri legislators in Jefferson City considered a bill
that would name Christianity the state's official "majority" religion.
House Concurrent Resolution 13 has is pending in the state legislature.
Many Missouri residents had not heard about the bill until Thursday.
Karen Aroesty of the Anti-defamation league, along with other
watch-groups, began a letter writing and email campaign to stop the
resolution. The resolution would recognize "a Christian god," and it
would not protect minority religions, but "protect the majority's right
to express their religious beliefs. The resolution also recognizes
that, "a greater power exists," and only Christianity receives what the
resolution calls, "justified recognition." State representative David
Sater of Cassville in southwestern Missouri, sponsored the resolution,
but he has refused to talk about it on camera or over the phone. KMOV
also contacted Gov. Matt Blunt's office to see where he stands on the
resolution, but he has yet to respond.
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