Church and State Crash Head On in the House

On Dec. 11, H.R. 847 was passed in the House of Representatives.  The text, according to a Washington Post article, includes:

"Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States. . . ." 

"Christianity [is] the religion of over three-fourths of the American population"

"American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ"

"Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God's redemption, mercy, and Grace."

"Now, therefore be it Resolved, that the House of Representatives . . . expresses continued support for Christians in the United States . . . acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States . . . rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and expresses its deepest respect to American Christians."

This is nauseating, frankly.  Is it just me, or have politicians gone off the deep end recently in their declarations of faith?  Every presidential debate has been chock full of professions of Christian belief.  There's no embarrassment in admitting you don't believe in evolution (as a number of Republican candidates did), but God help an atheist if he or she ever runs for office.

This House resolution spits in the face of the Founding Fathers, who designed our government on a separation of church and state.  They may have primarily been Christians, but they created a secular government that was inclusive of all religions, or those who choose no religion.

A politician who doesn't believe in evolution wouldn't get my vote for dog catcher, because I wouldn't trust his ability to exercise logical judgment.  I can only hope that enough constituents feel the same as I do, and let their opinions be heard, or there will be more ridiculous resolutions like H.R. 847.