H.Res.1305 proposes to place a special designation on a religion. As the House of Representatives has never placed a favored status on any religion, this bill would constitute a violation of our Constitution.
August 30, 2022 The Honorable Al Green 9th Congressional District of Texas 2347 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
CC: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise
Dear Representative Green,
On behalf of the 2.3 million members of AMAC – the Association of Mature American Citizens, including over 1,200 residing in TX-09, I write to express our opposition to H.Res.1305.
H.Res.1305 proposes to place a special designation on a religion. As the House of Representatives has never placed a favored status on any religion, this bill would constitute a violation of our Constitution. The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prohibits the House from advancing this kind of resolution, see the text below:
First Amendment: 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.
If the House of Representatives were to recognize any religion as “one of the great religions of the world” that action would constitute a violation of the First Amendment “Establishment Clause”. The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from instituting a national religion, but it also prohibits government from favoring, or promoting one religion over another.
For your reference, a letter regarding Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty from the Attorney General of the United States, posted in the Federal Register (82 FR 49668), addresses this specifically in the following excerpt:
Government may not officially favor or disfavor particular religious groups. Together, the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause prohibit government from officially preferring one religious group to another.
We respectfully ask you, Representative Green, and your cosponsors, to honor the intent of our founders, to support and defend our Constitution, and to remember that the First Amendment protects all Americans, practicing any religion, from government interference in the free exercise of their faith; by withdrawing H.Res.1305.
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 29, 2022
Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carson, Ms. Omar, and Ms. Tlaib) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
Whereas this resolution may be cited as the “Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World”;
Whereas the word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God” and “peace”;
Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has over 6,000 verses, or 114 chapters;
Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran to be the book of divine guidance;
Whereas Muslims frame their way of life around the Hadith, a collection of traditions and quotes of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him);
Whereas although its roots go back further, the religion began to spread rapidly in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar;
Whereas the Quran states that “the ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr”, leading to a focus on science, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy throughout Islamic culture;
Whereas Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion of the world;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is the central deity;
Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different meaning;
Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes peace, equality, and social justice;
Whereas Islam charges that governments should always be focused on equity, justice, and compassion;
Whereas Islam teaches and upholds the equality of all people, regardless of race or social status, abolishing systems that are against it, including the caste system;
Whereas the Quran speaks about tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims;
Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam;
Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5 times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia);
Whereas the 5 daily prayers are designed to remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and help one refrain from committing sins;
Whereas the obligatory charity is designed to purify a person from selfishness and encourages empathy to the poor;
Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide;
Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse backgrounds together in religious celebration;
Whereas Islam explicitly teaches that there is no compulsion in religion, and one is free to practice or reject any religion;
Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and
Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim’s life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, To demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world.
[As I have pointed out numerous times in the past, y’all should read Q’Ran 8:12-15, a summary of my read of The Q’Ran is posted on www.justplainbill.wordpress.com . This is BLATANTLY unconstitutional as a direct violation of The First Amendment!!!]
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H.Res.1305 proposes to place a special designation on a religion. As the House of Representatives has never placed a favored status on any religion, this bill would constitute a violation of our Constitution.
August 30, 2022
The Honorable Al Green
9th Congressional District of Texas
2347 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
CC: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise
Dear Representative Green,
On behalf of the 2.3 million members of AMAC – the Association of Mature American Citizens, including over 1,200 residing in TX-09, I write to express our opposition to H.Res.1305.
H.Res.1305 proposes to place a special designation on a religion. As the House of Representatives has never placed a favored status on any religion, this bill would constitute a violation of our Constitution.
The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prohibits the House from advancing this kind of resolution, see the text below:
First Amendment:
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.
If the House of Representatives were to recognize any religion as “one of the great religions of the world” that action would constitute a violation of the First Amendment “Establishment Clause”.
The Establishment Clause prohibits the government from instituting a national religion, but it also prohibits government from favoring, or promoting one religion over another.
For your reference, a letter regarding Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty from the Attorney General of the United States, posted in the Federal Register (82 FR 49668), addresses this specifically in the following excerpt:
Government may not officially favor or disfavor particular religious groups. Together, the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause prohibit government from officially preferring one religious group to another.
We respectfully ask you, Representative Green, and your cosponsors, to honor the intent of our founders, to support and defend our Constitution, and to remember that the First Amendment protects all Americans, practicing any religion, from government interference in the free exercise of their faith; by withdrawing H.Res.1305.
Sincerely,
Bob Carlstrom
President
AMAC Action
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Introduced in House (07/29/2022)
2d Session
H. RES. 1305
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 29, 2022
Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carson, Ms. Omar, and Ms. Tlaib) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
Whereas this resolution may be cited as the “Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World”;
Whereas the word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God” and “peace”;
Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has over 6,000 verses, or 114 chapters;
Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran to be the book of divine guidance;
Whereas Muslims frame their way of life around the Hadith, a collection of traditions and quotes of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him);
Whereas although its roots go back further, the religion began to spread rapidly in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar;
Whereas the Quran states that “the ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr”, leading to a focus on science, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy throughout Islamic culture;
Whereas Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion of the world;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is the central deity;
Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different meaning;
Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes peace, equality, and social justice;
Whereas Islam charges that governments should always be focused on equity, justice, and compassion;
Whereas Islam teaches and upholds the equality of all people, regardless of race or social status, abolishing systems that are against it, including the caste system;
Whereas the Quran speaks about tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims;
Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam;
Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5 times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia);
Whereas the 5 daily prayers are designed to remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and help one refrain from committing sins;
Whereas the obligatory charity is designed to purify a person from selfishness and encourages empathy to the poor;
Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide;
Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse backgrounds together in religious celebration;
Whereas Islam explicitly teaches that there is no compulsion in religion, and one is free to practice or reject any religion;
Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and
Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim’s life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, To demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world.
[As I have pointed out numerous times in the past, y’all should read Q’Ran 8:12-15, a summary of my read of The Q’Ran is posted on www.justplainbill.wordpress.com . This is BLATANTLY unconstitutional as a direct violation of The First Amendment!!!]
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