Glad Tidings?
Last week the House of Representatives voted, 372 to 9, to recognize the “importance of Christmas and the Christian faith,” acknowledging Christianity as “one of the great religions of the world.” See the full resolution and roll call here .
But don’t start caroling too loud. After a 376 to 0 vote in October , Ramadan still wins.
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