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Bill sponsorships indicate the topics that legislators are most interested in, and spend the most time on.
Bill Sponsorship: recognizing Christianity's importance to western civilization
Source: Resolution on Importance of Christmas (H.Res.847)
Whereas Christmas is a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures;
Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the US, making Christianity the religion of over 3/4 of the population;
Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world;
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;
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world;
Acknowledges the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the US and in the formation of the western civilization; and
Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the US and worldwide.
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 4.
Question 4: Teacher-led prayer in public schools
Scores: -2=Strongly oppose; -1=Oppose; 0=neutral; 1=Support; 2=Strongly support.
Topic: Principles & Values
Headline: Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization
(Score: 1)
