U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes' Efforts to Bring More Prominence to the Role of Christianity in American [Derived Headline]

Summary


WASHINGTON | U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes' efforts to bring more prominence to the role of Christianity in American history earned him an award this month from the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship .

Forbes criticized President Barack Obama's comment in April that the United States is not a Christian, Jewish or Muslim nation, but a nation of people "bound by ideals and a set of values." The Chesapeake Republican disagreed, saying the nation has deep Judeo- Christian roots. He has proposed a resolution establishing Spiritual Heritage Week to mark the involvement of religion in "official American life."

See the full content of this document

Extract


U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes' Efforts to Bring More Prominence to the Role of Christianity in American [Derived Headline]

The center granted Forbes its annual Distinguished Christian Statesman award.

"A Christian statesman is one whose commitment to Ch...

See the full content of this document

Sponsored links




ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

ver las páginas en versión mobile | web

© Copyright 2012, vLex. All Rights Reserved.

Contents in vLex United States

Explore vLex

For Professionals

For Partners

Company