Commemorative bill becomes focus of religious, cultural debate in the Senate

State Founded As Catholic Colony Just Voted To Wipe Out Legacy

Maryland's Senate moved forward with a bill establishing Jewish and Muslim heritage months Tuesday while rejecting an amendment to add a Christian month.

Commemorative bill becomes focus of religious, cultural debate in the Senate

The Maryland Senate could give final approval to legislation creating commemorative months for the Jewish and Muslim communities. Some lawmakers expressed disappointment that a similar month is not set aside for Christians. (File photo by Danielle E. Gaines/Maryland Matters)A bill to create  commemorative months honoring Jewish and Muslim heritage sparked a religious and cultural debate in the Maryland Senate Tuesday on whether a Christian herit…