Mickey Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Christianity: Official Religion of The State Missouri It was only a matter of time. "State bill proposes Christianity be Missouri’s official religion 12:28 AM CST on Friday, March 3, 2006 By John Mills, News 4 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. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RI Bills Fan Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Mickey, you beat me by four minutes... Unconstitutional? This is gonna be interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraps Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Mickey, you beat me by four minutes... Unconstitutional? This is gonna be interesting... 618025[/snapback] My question is, what organizations do you and Mickey belong to that your within 4 minutes of posting a link from an obscure news source about and obscure legislative piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Christianity: Official Religion of The State Missouri It was only a matter of time. "State bill proposes Christianity be Missouri’s official religion 12:28 AM CST on Friday, March 3, 2006 By John Mills, News 4 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. " 618022[/snapback] That's actually not quite what the bill says. Actual text of bill. It doesn't literally declare Christianity the official religion; it declares that expressions of Christianity in the public arena (e.g. prayer in school) do not violate separation of church and state, in that the founding fathers were Christian. And it's a stupid and not even remotely constitutional bill (how in the hell can a state pass a bill interpreting the First Amendment?). Just not quite for the reasons the originally linked article says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RI Bills Fan Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 My question is, what organizations do you and Mickey belong to that your within 4 minutes of posting a link from an obscure news source about and obscure legislative piece? 618030[/snapback] The Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 That's actually not quite what the bill says. Actual text of bill. It doesn't literally declare Christianity the official religion; it declares that expressions of Christianity in the public arena (e.g. prayer in school) do not violate separation of church and state, in that the founding fathers were Christian. And it's a stupid and not even remotely constitutional bill (how in the hell can a state pass a bill interpreting the First Amendment?). Just not quite for the reasons the originally linked article says. 618041[/snapback] I love the part about "we the majority". It is a declaration that christianity is the majority religion or close enough. I'm not sure what happens if, in the future, Zoroastrians become the majority religion in the state. Maybe they should keep a running tote board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I love the part about "we the majority". It is a declaration that christianity is the majority religion or close enough. I'm not sure what happens if, in the future, Zoroastrians become the majority religion in the state. Maybe they should keep a running tote board? 618068[/snapback] I'm willing to be Christianity is the majority religion in Missouri. So what? "Majority" does not equal "official". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Kentucky weighs in with a survey asking legislators to declare whether or not they have accepted Jesus Christ as their lord and saviour. Sort of an unofficial religious litmus test. Christian Litmus Test? I think South Dakota and Mississippi are trying to pass legislation outlawing abortion. Hmmm.......could it be that some folks think that the nominations of Alito and Roberts, you know the guys whose views on such matters are supposedly a mystery, give these measures a chance of surviving constitutional challenges? Naaaaaaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'm willing to be Christianity is the majority religion in Missouri. So what? "Majority" does not equal "official". 618071[/snapback] Right, and "culture of life" doesn't mean anti-abortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Right, and "culture of life" doesn't mean anti-abortion. 618073[/snapback] That's real, real important to our collective future. Don't forget that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 That's real, real important to our collective future. Don't forget that. 618076[/snapback] I prefer AD's stance on abortion and making it retroactive. That could solve a lot of problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLinesandArmadillos Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 That's real, real important to our collective future. Don't forget that. 618076[/snapback] This probably one of the few subject that libertarians, liberals and moderate or fiscally conservative folks can agree on. Keep the state out my Religion. I was born fine the first time, why question God's work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 So if the law is passed and then repealed, does God not exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 So if the law is passed and then repealed, does God not exist? 618121[/snapback] If the law is passed, repealed and then a tsunami hits Missouri, then God definitely exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 That's real, real important to our collective future. Don't forget that. 618076[/snapback] Our collective future isn't the only thing in the world worth discussing in my view. To someone who needs one, its probably a lot more important than whether we invade North Korea or Iran next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Sad. 618028[/snapback] Double sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Ugh! This may be the only piece of legislation discussed on this board that unites everyone. The stupidity and arrogance behind this bill is disgusting. I just don't get the "Christians are Oppressed" mantra that has become increasingly popular since the mid 90's and especially since 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 So if the law is passed and then repealed, does God not exist? 618121[/snapback] And is the law proactive or reactive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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