House Whip Sends Bible To Every Hill Office For 'Decision-Making' Guidance

[Ringel05]

I look forward to every House member having a copy of the Quran.

Then I suggest you get busy and start mailing em out.

Nope, I'll leave that to Rep. Keith Ellison.

Why? You're the one having conniptions over it, you deal with it.

 

[Bush92]

Christian faith in the US Congress...no way. It's only been established since the founding of our nation. Communist don't like it. Where are Democrats having convention in 2016?

 

[Lakhota]

A Republican congressman recently sent a copy of the Holy Bible to every member of Congress "to help guide you in your decision-making," according to a letter obtained by TPM.

Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) enclosed the Bible in his letter dated July 29 and sent to all House and Senate offices. The letter, written on an official letterhead in his capacity as assistant majority whip, was confirmed by Capitol Hill aides whose offices received it.

"On a daily basis, we contemplate policy decisions that impact America's future. Our staffs provide us with policy memos, statistics, and recommendations that help us make informed decisions. However, I find that the best advice comes through meditating on God's Word," Palazzo wrote.

"Please find a copy of the Holy Bible to help guide you in your decision-making," the congressman continued, saying the Bibles were donated by one of his constituents from South Mississippi named J.B. Atchison.

Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, criticized the idea of using the Bible as a guide for legislating.

"When a politician calls for using the Bible as the basis for public policy, what he or she is really saying is, 'Let's use the Bible as I interpret it as the basis for public policy,'" Lynn said in response to Palazzo's letter. "When it comes to religion, our nation is pluralistic and diverse. Rather than look to the Bible or any other religious book to craft our nation's public policy, we would do well to examine another source instead, one that was actually created to guide governance. It's called the Constitution."

Palazzo rode into Congress on the tea party wave of 2010. He represents a deeply conservative district in southeastern Mississippi based in Biloxi. His office didn't return a message requesting to discuss the letter.

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We are governed by the U.S. Constitution - regardless of what this Tea Party nut may think. As an Atheist, I find this very offensive. The Bible should have no influence on how we are governed. God is not mentioned in the Constitution - hence, we have a Godless Constitution.

If you're an Atheist and you're offended, you're looking for any excuse to be offended.

Admit it, Hackhota, you're pissed because the guy is a Republican. That's what offends you most. Had it been reported that he farted you'd be screaming about his methane emissions.

I'm an Atheist and I couldn't care less. Do you really believe that those who represent you who didn't lean on the Bible before he sent them out are going to do so now? Do you think that congressmen looking to scripture to guide their decisions is something new? I guarantee you it's been happening since this nation was born.

Get over yourself.

Gee, Captain Obvious, thanks for your insight.

 

[tinydancer]

I look forward to every House member having a copy of the Quran.

Really? Hey why not? Let's send Qurans to Judges too!

"We also sent Lut : He said to his people : "Do ye commit lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before you? For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds." Qur'an 7:80-81

"What! Of all creatures do ye come unto the males, and leave the wives your Lord created for you? Nay, but ye are forward folk." Qur'an 26:165

Are you really really sure?

Treatment of homosexuals within Islam:

According to a pamphlet produced by Al-Fatiha, there is a consensus among Islamic scholars that all humans are naturally heterosexual.

Homosexuality is seen by scholars to be a sinful and perverted deviation from the norm.

All Islamic schools of thought and jurisprudence consider gay acts to be unlawful. They differ in terms of penalty:

The Hanafite school (currently seen mainly in South and Eastern Asia) teaches that no physical punishment is warranted.

The Hanabalites, (widely followed in the Arab world) teach that severe punishment is warranted.

The Sha'fi school of thought (also seen in the Arab world) requires a minimum of 4 adult male witnesses before a person can be found guilty of a homosexual act.

Al-Fatiha estimates that 4,000 homosexuals have been executed in Iran since their revolution in 1979. 10 public executions of homosexuals have been performed in Afghanistan by the Taliban army.

Islam and Homosexuality

 

[AvgGuyIA]

OMG.. He sent someone a bible.. THAT'S it.. Throw him in prison..

And if he sent a Koran you would be calling for his head you jackass. Stop trying to push religion on people.

What a great idea. Let our politicians remember Who is over them

 

[MaxGrit]

You mean our Christian founders who gave us a Godless Constitution?

Our Godless Constitution

You mean the constitution that states religious freedom and the free exercise thereof?

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.

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --

. . .

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions . . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

 

[AvgGuyIA]

OMG.. He sent someone a bible.. THAT'S it.. Throw him in prison..

I would - and his Teabagger ass would stay there until he memorized the Constitution.

Our congressmen have freedom of religion too.

 

[Lakhota]

You mean the constitution that states religious freedom and the free exercise thereof?

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.

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --

. . .

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions . . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Look, sparky, the Declaration of Independence is a founding document - not a governing document. Think about it...

 

[AvgGuyIA]

He used taxpayer funds to get the Bibles, and tax dollars to pay the helpers to pass out the Bibles...impeach him!

Yes. Let the democrats run on the proposition to impeach
The congressmen for handing out bibles.

 

[Wildman]

A Republican congressman recently sent a copy of the Holy Bible to every member of Congress "to help guide you in your decision-making," according to a letter obtained by TPM.

Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) enclosed the Bible in his letter dated July 29 and sent to all House and Senate offices. The letter, written on an official letterhead in his capacity as assistant majority whip, was confirmed by Capitol Hill aides whose offices received it.

"On a daily basis, we contemplate policy decisions that impact America's future. Our staffs provide us with policy memos, statistics, and recommendations that help us make informed decisions. However, I find that the best advice comes through meditating on God's Word," Palazzo wrote.

"Please find a copy of the Holy Bible to help guide you in your decision-making," the congressman continued, saying the Bibles were donated by one of his constituents from South Mississippi named J.B. Atchison.

Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, criticized the idea of using the Bible as a guide for legislating.

"When a politician calls for using the Bible as the basis for public policy, what he or she is really saying is, 'Let's use the Bible as I interpret it as the basis for public policy,'" Lynn said in response to Palazzo's letter. "When it comes to religion, our nation is pluralistic and diverse. Rather than look to the Bible or any other religious book to craft our nation's public policy, we would do well to examine another source instead, one that was actually created to guide governance. It's called the Constitution."

Palazzo rode into Congress on the tea party wave of 2010. He represents a deeply conservative district in southeastern Mississippi based in Biloxi. His office didn't return a message requesting to discuss the letter.

More: House Whip Sends Bible To Every Hill Office For 'Decision-Making' Guidance

We are governed by the U.S. Constitution - regardless of what this Tea Party nut may think. As an Atheist, I find this very offensive. The Bible should have no influence on how we are governed. God is not mentioned in the Constitution - hence, we have a Godless Constitution.

and......! you have a problem with that ?

 

[blackhawk]

With everything wrong in the nation and the world this what makes some peoples sphincter pucker up sending bibles wow.

 

[Wildman]

OMG.. He sent someone a bible.. THAT'S it.. Throw him in prison..

And if he sent a Koran you would be calling for his head you jackass. Stop trying to push religion on people.

where the fuck do you see anyone pushing anything ?

and you liberfuckstick atheist Satan worshipper.

 

[jasonnfree]

Christian faith in the US Congress...no way. It's only been established since the founding of our nation. Communist don't like it. Where are Democrats having convention in 2016?

We don't know yet but your party has Putin booked as guest speaker for the republican convention. I think your guys are trying to have the convention in Moscow.

 

[Wildman]

OMG.. He sent someone a bible.. THAT'S it.. Throw him in prison..

I would - and his Teabagger ass would stay there until he memorized the Constitution.

it might be a good thing if you followed your own advice, Mr.Retard

 

[Lakhota]

The happy little teabagger should care more about how this country was actually founded and less about his fictitious religion.

The U.S. NOT founded upon Christianity

 

[jasonnfree]

With everything wrong in the nation and the world this what makes some peoples sphincter pucker up sending bibles wow.

Chances are, the bibles are printed in red china. Let's see. Putin is a republican hero. You people don't mind your bibles printed in a commie country. What's this about the dems being commies?

 

[Wildman]

He used taxpayer funds to get the Bibles, and tax dollars to pay the helpers to pass out the Bibles...impeach him!

prove that bullshit or SHUT THE FUCK UP

 

[Lakhota]

OMG.. He sent someone a bible.. THAT'S it.. Throw him in prison..

And if he sent a Koran you would be calling for his head you jackass. Stop trying to push religion on people.

where the fuck do you see anyone pushing anything ?

and you liberfuckstick atheist Satan worshipper.

That's funny. Atheists don't worship Satan - because he doesn't exist, either.

 

[Wildman]

A Republican congressman recently sent a copy of the Holy Bible to every member of Congress "to help guide you in your decision-making," according to a letter obtained by TPM.

Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) enclosed the Bible in his letter dated July 29 and sent to all House and Senate offices. The letter, written on an official letterhead in his capacity as assistant majority whip, was confirmed by Capitol Hill aides whose offices received it.

"On a daily basis, we contemplate policy decisions that impact America's future. Our staffs provide us with policy memos, statistics, and recommendations that help us make informed decisions. However, I find that the best advice comes through meditating on God's Word," Palazzo wrote.

"Please find a copy of the Holy Bible to help guide you in your decision-making," the congressman continued, saying the Bibles were donated by one of his constituents from South Mississippi named J.B. Atchison.

Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, criticized the idea of using the Bible as a guide for legislating.

"When a politician calls for using the Bible as the basis for public policy, what he or she is really saying is, 'Let's use the Bible as I interpret it as the basis for public policy,'" Lynn said in response to Palazzo's letter. "When it comes to religion, our nation is pluralistic and diverse. Rather than look to the Bible or any other religious book to craft our nation's public policy, we would do well to examine another source instead, one that was actually created to guide governance. It's called the Constitution."

Palazzo rode into Congress on the tea party wave of 2010. He represents a deeply conservative district in southeastern Mississippi based in Biloxi. His office didn't return a message requesting to discuss the letter.

More: House Whip Sends Bible To Every Hill Office For 'Decision-Making' Guidance

We are governed by the U.S. Constitution - regardless of what this Tea Party nut may think. As an Atheist, I find this very offensive. The Bible should have no influence on how we are governed. God is not mentioned in the Constitution - hence, we have a Godless Constitution.

Which version?

Why not the Torah?

liberperverts would have preferred a XXXX movie or DVD of two qweers getting it on.

 

[Lakhota]

A Republican congressman recently sent a copy of the Holy Bible to every member of Congress "to help guide you in your decision-making," according to a letter obtained by TPM.

Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) enclosed the Bible in his letter dated July 29 and sent to all House and Senate offices. The letter, written on an official letterhead in his capacity as assistant majority whip, was confirmed by Capitol Hill aides whose offices received it.

"On a daily basis, we contemplate policy decisions that impact America's future. Our staffs provide us with policy memos, statistics, and recommendations that help us make informed decisions. However, I find that the best advice comes through meditating on God's Word," Palazzo wrote.

"Please find a copy of the Holy Bible to help guide you in your decision-making," the congressman continued, saying the Bibles were donated by one of his constituents from South Mississippi named J.B. Atchison.

Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, criticized the idea of using the Bible as a guide for legislating.

"When a politician calls for using the Bible as the basis for public policy, what he or she is really saying is, 'Let's use the Bible as I interpret it as the basis for public policy,'" Lynn said in response to Palazzo's letter. "When it comes to religion, our nation is pluralistic and diverse. Rather than look to the Bible or any other religious book to craft our nation's public policy, we would do well to examine another source instead, one that was actually created to guide governance. It's called the Constitution."

Palazzo rode into Congress on the tea party wave of 2010. He represents a deeply conservative district in southeastern Mississippi based in Biloxi. His office didn't return a message requesting to discuss the letter.

More: House Whip Sends Bible To Every Hill Office For 'Decision-Making' Guidance

We are governed by the U.S. Constitution - regardless of what this Tea Party nut may think. As an Atheist, I find this very offensive. The Bible should have no influence on how we are governed. God is not mentioned in the Constitution - hence, we have a Godless Constitution.

Which version?

Why not the Torah?

liberperverts would have preferred a XXXX movie or DVD of two qweers getting it on.

Well, at least it would be FACTUAL.