Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 9/12/2006
Rep Andrews, Robert E. [NJ-1] - 9/12/2006
Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] - 9/12/2006
Rep Bilirakis, Michael [FL-9] - 9/12/2006
Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] - 9/12/2006
Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 9/12/2006
Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 9/12/2006
Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] - 9/12/2006
Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 9/12/2006
Rep Sanchez, Linda T. [CA-39] - 9/19/2006
Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] - 9/12/2006
This is a pending bill before the House of Representatives for a Resolution. I think it is particularly relevant given the recent deaths as a result of a recent rioting over the 600 year old quote.
If anyone would like to speak to their house of representatives congressman just go to the U.S. House of Representatives and just type in your zip code and give them a call or send an email.
It is HR 999
Take a look at the bill and see the restrictions the Turkish government puts on the Patriarchate and how they have actually closed a religious school just because it is Christian and trains priests.
It has been reffered to the committee on international relations. I will post their membership below.
Any exposure people can give to this would be good. Ping lists would be appreciated.
This is inre the death threats against the Pope? Sheesh!
Ping
For later.
For later.
The Turks are afraid the current Patriarch is trying to make himself an Orthodox Pope, rather than restricting his responsibilities to Turkey only. Hence the restriction on the nationality of the Patriarch.
It would seem to me the issue should be settled by the Orthodox themselves, not by a secular-cum-Muslim Turkish government. However, no one asked me.
I'm not sure our government ought to get involved. Will we next see a resolution on who can be chosen the Catholic Pope?
Orthodox ping. Please contact your reps.
Thank you for posting this.
bump Greek list.
BUMP!