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Amendment I
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.


That said, here is a resolution Congress passed that violates this amendment to the T:




HRES 847 EH



H. Res. 847



In the House of Representatives, U. S.,



December 11, 2007.


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 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 Judeo-Christian roots;


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.

Enter Huckabee-

Controversy Over Huckabee Commercial

Updated: Dec 20, 2007 10:53 AM CST




Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee is taking some heat for a ''Merry Christmas ad'' that's airing in Iowa. In the commercials he tells viewers that at this time of year ''what really matters is the celebration of the birth of Christ.''

That message is drawing criticism from the advocacy group ''Americans United For The Separation of Church and State.'' An official told the Boston Globe that ''Jesus and Mike Huckabee are both products being sold by this commercial.''

Yesterday on the Today Show Huckabee said any criticism of the ad is a gross over reaction.

''We wanted to do something that showed, 'hey folks, life isn't all about politics. Life is also about family and friends.' we thought the ad would maybe try to change the tone of the political campaign.''

The ad is also stirring Internet buzz over what appears to be a subliminal floating cross in the background. Huckabee says the supposed cross is just the edges of a bookshelf.