Some interesting resolutions have been introduced into the House of Representatives the last couple of weeks. No, they didn't end the immoral war in Iraq or impeach Bush and Cheney. Nor did they address poverty, health care, nor global climate change. H. Res. 847 is called "Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith." It was introduced Dec 6th and passed with bipartisan and near unanimous support.

Before anyone gets too up in arms, keep in mind that similar resolutions have previously passed for Ramadan/Islam and Diwali/Hinduism.

But before anyone gets too appeased either, keep in mind that just a few days later, H. Res. 888 was introduced as well. It called for:

Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "American Religious History Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.

I can't help but see this resolution as an attempt to establish Christianity as the official religion of the United States, historically if not legally. The two resolutions coupled together in the span of less than two weeks, right before Christmas, makes for a disturbing trend.

Speaking of which, I wish yall a Merry Christmas. Seeing as my family will be visiting my new house for the holidays, I probably won't be around much until the new year.