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Missouri legislators in Jefferson City considered a bill that would name Christianity the state's official "majority" religion.

House Concurrent Resolution 13 has is pending in the state legislature.

Many Missouri residents had not heard about the bill until Thursday.

Karen Aroesty of the Anti-defamation league, along with other watch-groups, began a letter writing and email campaign to stop the resolution.

The resolution would recognize "a Christian god," and it would not protect minority religions, but "protect the majority's right to express their religious beliefs.

The resolution also recognizes that, "a greater power exists," and only Christianity receives what the resolution calls, "justified recognition."

State representative David Sater of Cassville in southwestern Missouri, sponsored the resolution, but he has refused to talk about it on camera or over the phone.

KMOV also contacted Gov. Matt Blunt's office to see where he stands on the resolution, but he has yet to respond.

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But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

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Like what ever happed to separation between religion and government!

Isn't that one of the reason America exsist today?

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Your tax dollars at work, people of Missouri! <_<

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The majority don't NEED protection to 'express their beliefs'! It's the rest of the population who need legal protection... this resolution had better be squashed quick smart. (and yes I'm Christian but I still think it's a hideously bad idea to start making laws about religion)...

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I'm glad I live in Illinois

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Bro-Dean, you're in Missouri, no? If so, we gotta get you outta there quick-like!!!

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I'm glad I live in Illinois

It starts in one place, but go figure where else it will go and what it'll influence in the other states if it's not stopped in time.

There is a HUGE difference in Missouri and Illinois legislature. I've seen so many weird Missouri laws passed that never stand a chance elsewhere.

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I'm glad I live in Illinois

:thumbs: right on sister faith..me too!

I'm glad I live in Illinois

It starts in one place, but go figure where else it will go and what it'll influence in the other states if it's not stopped in time.

There is a HUGE difference in Missouri and Illinois legislature. I've seen so many weird Missouri laws passed that never stand a chance elsewhere.

true, illinois is one of the few states that the senators and governor are dems..not sayong, that this is a GOP supported bill in missouri, i have heard on the news, many GOP state legislatures against it too..

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg

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I am not a democrat, but I actually like our governor.. think he's doing a bang up job :)

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August 10, 2005 ---EAD approved via infopass appointment

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February 9, 2006 - denial for AOS letter due to the wrong form being submitted from the doctor. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO YOU!!

February 16, 2006 - USCIS accepts the motion to reopen without an additional fee - finally something goes right! We should hear from USCIS St. Louis office within 2 weeks.

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I am not a democrat, but I actually like our governor.. think he's doing a bang up job :)

me too..especially in health care

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg

my burro, bosco ..enjoying a beer in almaty

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so lets see...in the last month or so there's been South Dakota with a full ban on abortion, even in cases of rape or incest...a county in Michigan that wants to ban public gathering, because somebody complained about a Pagan festival, Virginia wants to add itself to the list of states to constitutionally ban gay marriage...Now Missouri wants a state sanctioned religion. I'm sure there are more that I'm forgetting.

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I am not a democrat, but I actually like our governor.. think he's doing a bang up job :)

me too..especially in health care

oh yeah.. the kidcare thing is such a great program... :thumbs:

March 4, 2004 NOA 1

June 29, 2004 NOA 2

August 26th -- interview date - we need to complete a I-601 waiver so it's back to waiting again

January 6, 2005 i-601 waiver approved!!!!

January 21, 2005 VISA IN HAND

February 12, 2005 WEDDING!!!!!

March 10, 2005 mailed AOS and EAD applications to Chicago

April 18, 2005 EAD and AOS receipt dates for NOA

June 30, 2005 AOS RFE evidence submitted (translated birth certificate)

August 10, 2005 ---EAD approved via infopass appointment

October 18, 2005 - AOS interview in St. Louis - received an RFE for vaccination supplement

February 9, 2006 - denial for AOS letter due to the wrong form being submitted from the doctor. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO YOU!!

February 16, 2006 - USCIS accepts the motion to reopen without an additional fee - finally something goes right! We should hear from USCIS St. Louis office within 2 weeks.

April 3, 2006 - Received welcome to America letter in the mail!

April 8, 2006 - Received GC in the mail - done for 2 years!!!!

March 1, 2008 - mailed off I-751

March 3, 2008 NSC delivery confirmation

March 10, 2008 NOA 1

March 28, 2008 Biometrics appointment

Legal Permanent Resident - just waiting for time to pass for him to have eligibility for citizenship.

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