The Alabama Legislature is considering a joint resolution that would designate Easter Week as "Christian Heritage Week." Ostensibly designed to recognize Christianity's influence on American history, the resolution is actually an attack on religious liberty.
The resolution describes "Christian Heritage Week" as one "in which the influence of Christianity on American history is emphasized in the state of Alabama." Yet instead of emphasizing Christian influence on American history, the resolution claims incorrectly that those who settled our nation wished to create a "Christian commonwealth." The assertion is based on selective quotes from a number of historical figures and documents. Whether the resolution is intended to perpetuate the erroneous idea of America as a "Christian commonwealth," or truly is an attempt to recognize Christian influence on history, it is inherently flawed.
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