Resolution Adopted by the CCAR
CHRISTMAS
Digests of resolutions adopted by the
Central Conference of American Rabbis
between 1889 and 1974
1. Inasmuch as municipal Christmas celebrations are being held increasingly in
our
cities, and inasmuch as official municipal celebrations of distinctive
sectarian
holidays are contrary to the fundamental principle of the separation of Church
and
State, be it
Resolved, That the Central Conference of American Rabbis place itself on the
record
as protesting such celebrations.
Your committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas, The separation of Church and State is a fundamental principle of our
government,
and
Whereas, In some cities this principle is being violated by Christmas
celebrations
of a religious nature, initiated and conducted by municipal authorities, and
paid
for out of the public funds:
Be it resolved, That the Central Conference of American Rabbis herewith record
its
protest against such violation of said Principle. (1914, p. 157)
2. See Church and State.