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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Skul on January 29, 2012, 05:41:04 PM
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DUmmies reading comprehension needs serious work.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002236288
Sun Jan 29, 2012, 12:05 AM
Galraedia (564 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Violates First Amendment Of Constitution
You can’t make this stuff up, folks. In a blatant violation of the Establishment Clause in the United States Constitution, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring 2012 ‘The Year of The Bible,’ and praised the book as the greatest book of the year even though there are still 11 months left until 2013. The resolution declares that the Bible played a major role in the Constitution and the founding of America, even though there is no mention of the Bible, God, Jesus, or Christianity in the Constitution. The resolution goes on to cite the many Presidents who supposedly ‘paid tribute to the influence of the Bible in our country’s development,’ and declares that Americans ‘need to study and apply the teachings of the holy scriptures.’ Here’s the resolution in full:
A RESOLUTION
Declaring 2012 as the “Year of the Bible†in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Bible, the word of God, has made a unique
contribution in shaping the United States as a distinctive and
blessed nation and people; and
WHEREAS, Deeply held religious convictions springing from the
holy scriptures led to the early settlement of our country; and
WHEREAS, Biblical teachings inspired concepts of civil
government that are contained in our Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Many of our great national leaders, among them
President Washington, President Jackson, President Lincoln,
President Wilson and President Reagan, paid tribute to the
influence of the Bible in our country’s development, as
exemplified by the words of President Jackson that the Bible is
“the rock on which our Republic restsâ€; and
WHEREAS, The history of our country clearly illustrates the
value of voluntarily applying the teachings of the scriptures in
the lives of individuals, families and societies; and
WHEREAS, This nation now faces great challenges that will
test it as it has never been tested before; and
WHEREAS, Renewing our knowledge of and faith in God through
holy scripture can strengthen us as a nation and a people;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives declare 2012 as
the “Year of the Bible†in Pennsylvania in recognition of both
the formative influence of the Bible on our Commonwealth and
nation and our national need to study and apply the teachings of
the holy scriptures.
Read more: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/01/28/pennsylvania-house-unanimously-violates-first-amendment-of-constitution-by-passing-bible-praising-resolution/18
81 replies, 1050 views
Here's the first, as written, DUmmies...
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.
Gee whiz, something is different.
Wonder whatever that could be?
One comment.
Response to Galraedia (Original post)
Sun Jan 29, 2012, 12:29 AM
krispos42 (41,127 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
2. Damn, it's a real story,too.
I figured it was hyperbolic bullshit, but no, it actually passed TWICE... once on Jan. 24th 2012, once on Dec. 7, 2011
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=0535
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=0498
PRINTER'S NO. 2983
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 535 Session of
2012
INTRODUCED BY SACCONE, DENLINGER, STERN, AUMENT, BAKER, BLOOM, BROOKS, ELLIS, EMRICK, FLECK, GILLEN, GROVE, HAHN, HENNESSEY, HESS, KAUFFMAN, F. KELLER, KILLION, KRIEGER, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MALONEY, MARSHALL, MILLARD, MUSTIO, OBERLANDER, PAYNE, PAYTON, RAPP, READSHAW, REESE, ROCK, SIMMONS, SONNEY, STEVENSON, SWANGER AND TALLMAN, JANUARY 23, 2012
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JANUARY 23, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Declaring 2012 as the "Year of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Bible, the word of God, has made a unique contribution in shaping the United States as a distinctive and blessed nation and people; and
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Response to Galraedia (Original post)
Sun Jan 29, 2012, 12:33 AM
Justice wanted (563 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
3. I am ashamed to be a citizen of PA today.
Then move.
A big pissin' match then develops.
A slap-fest, donnybrook, hissy fit.
Finally, after 73 comments, one DUmmie spots "the big difference".
Response to Galraedia (Original post)
Sun Jan 29, 2012, 02:49 PM
yellowcanine (20,101 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
74. Eh. A steenkin resolution. Big whoop. Sound and fury, signifying nothing.
You got it, yeller mutt.
No constitutional crisis at all. :rotf:
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I'm betting if the vote was for the "Year of the Quoran" that it wouldn't be an issue with the DUmp monkeys.
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I'm betting if the vote was for the "Year of the Quoran" that it wouldn't be an issue with the DUmp monkeys.
Yep, they would be looking into what the requirements for welfare, SSDI, section 8, etc in Pennsylvania.
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If it meant we could go berserker on their asses, I'd be happy to go with "Year of the Elder Edda" or even "Year of the Kalevaala."
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I'm not seeing where "Congress" is recognizing anything. "Congress", at least the one referenced in the US Constitution, is in D.C. This is a state matter.