Texas Declares ‘Promise Month’ – Uproar!

Texas just declared April as ‘Promise Month’ to honor Christian teachings, and atheists are losing their minds over what they call government-endorsed religion.

At a Glance

• Texas Republicans have proposed “Promise Month” for April each year focused on God’s promises and biblical principles
• The resolution, with 47 co-sponsors including 11 Democrats, explicitly references Bible verses and claims America was founded on Biblical principles
• Freedom From Religion Foundation opposes the measure as violating church-state separation
• Critics see this as part of a growing Christian nationalist movement in Texas legislature
• Similar religious-focused legislation is becoming increasingly common in Texas schools and government

So Much For “Separation of Church and State”

Texas Republicans have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 59 to designate April as “Promise Month” for the next decade. The resolution, sponsored by Republican State Representative Carrie Isaac, isn’t just some symbolic nod to faith – it’s an unapologetically Christian declaration highlighting God’s biblical promises of eternal life, love, peace, and strength. What happened to the left’s precious “separation of church and state” they constantly screech about when schools allow a student-led prayer or a football coach kneels quietly after a game? Apparently, that principle only applies when it’s convenient for their agenda.

“The Declaration of Independence clearly reveals the fact that America was founded upon biblical principles and Christian values; the Bible had great influence on the founding of our great nation.” – House Concurrent Resolution 59.

Predictably, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is having a complete meltdown over the resolution, claiming it’s “effectively endorsing Christianity as the state-sanctioned religion.” The horror! God forbid we acknowledge the religious traditions that shaped our nation’s founding. What’s truly telling is that this resolution has garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 47 co-sponsors including 11 Democrats. Perhaps some politicians still recognize the fundamental role of faith in American life, despite the progressive crusade to erase it from public view.

The Growing Christian Voice in Texas Politics

This resolution follows a previous bill designating a week in April as “Texas Christian Heritage Week,” showing that Texas lawmakers aren’t backing down from acknowledging the state’s religious roots. While leftists scream about the imaginary threat of Christian nationalism, they remain stunningly silent about the aggressive secularization that’s been forced down Americans’ throats for decades. We’ve watched as prayer was removed from schools, the Ten Commandments stripped from courthouses, and religious expression increasingly restricted in public spaces.

“These government endorsements of Christianity serve a broader purpose,” – Annie Laurie Gaylor, FFRF co-president.

The FFRF co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor continued her attack: “They normalize the false narrative perpetuated by extremists that Texas is a Christian state. This is then used to justify passing actual laws rooted in Christian nationalism that take away rights, violate religious freedoms, and cause real harm to those who don’t conform to certain religious beliefs.” What a convenient boogeyman “Christian nationalism” has become! Acknowledging our nation’s Christian heritage isn’t extremism – it’s historical fact. And the notion that celebrating biblical principles somehow “takes away rights” is a desperate attempt to frame religious expression as oppression.

Pushing Back Against Decades of Secular Erosion

The rise of religious acknowledgment in Texas legislation comes after decades of watching American values erode under progressive attacks. Recent legislative sessions have seen efforts to increase Christianity’s presence in public schools – not to convert children, but to combat the moral decay resulting from the removal of biblical teachings from education. Proposed measures include displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms and allowing optional prayer time during school hours – modest proposals that would have been considered unremarkable just 60 years ago.

“Our opposition comes not from a perspective of anti-religion, but pro-Constitution.” – Mickey Dollens.

The left’s claims of being “pro-Constitution” ring hollow when they’ve spent decades twisting the First Amendment beyond recognition. The Constitution never mentioned “separation of church and state” – that phrase came from a letter by Thomas Jefferson, not the Constitution itself. The actual First Amendment prohibits the establishment of a national religion while protecting religious expression, not eliminating God from public life. Texas Republicans aren’t establishing a theocracy; they’re simply recognizing the undeniable role faith played in forming our republic and the continued importance of biblical principles in guiding moral governance.

Standing Firm Against Secular Extremism

Despite hysterical opposition from atheist groups, Texas lawmakers remain confident in both the passage and legal sustainability of their faith-acknowledging resolutions. And why shouldn’t they be? The pendulum is finally swinging back after decades of aggressive secularization that’s given us skyrocketing crime, family breakdown, and moral relativism. Perhaps it’s time to consider that removing God from our public square hasn’t delivered the utopia progressives promised. Instead, we’ve watched as the moral foundations of our society have crumbled.

The true irony here is how organizations like the FFRF present themselves as neutral arbiters of constitutional principle while actively working to promote an anti-religious worldview. Their vision of America isn’t one of true religious neutrality but of forced secularization – a worldview just as dogmatic as any religion. Texas lawmakers are simply pushing back against this one-sided interpretation of American values, and it’s about time. After all, if we can have LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Black History Month, why not a month acknowledging the promises found in America’s most influential book?