Proposed Religious Legislation in Congress by K. C. R.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 8, 1909

Proposed Religious Legislation in Congress

By K. C. R.

It was hardly to be expected that any religious measures would be introduced during the special session of Congress which convened March 15 for the purpose of revising the present tariff law. The usual standing committees of the Senate, however, were appointed, and on Monday, March 22, Senator Johnston of Alabama, introduced a Sunday bill which is an exact copy of the Johnston Sunday bill which was passed by the Senate during the last session of Congress, but not acted upon by the House.

Although the standing committees of the House have not been appointed, yet a joint resolution has been introduced by Mr. Sheppard, of Texas, providing for an amendment to the Constitution of the United States by prefixing to the preamble the words, “In the name of God.” This is in effect the same resolution which was introduced in the Senate during the last session of Congress, which was not acted upon. There will be no opportunity to consider this resolution, which was referred to the committee on the judiciary, until the regular committees are appointed.

Thus another opportunity is before us to enlighten the people concerning the principles of religious liberty. Petition blanks are now being prepared, which our people can use in securing the signatures of those who are opposed to the proposed legislation. All should unite in obtaining the largest number of signatures to these petitions that have ever before been secured against any similar measures. K. C. R.