Islam Day?

On Wednesday, Hawaii's State Senate overwhelming approved a bill to celebrate "Islam Day" on September 24th.

Hmmm...

Is it just me, or does this seem bizarre? My own beliefs notwithstanding, I don't understand why any state entity would approve a day to celebrate one particular religion over another, especially given the furor over so-called "separation of church and state" that seems to only be applied to Christianity.

I mean, you would never hear of a "Christian Day" or "Jewish Day" or "Buddhist Day". What about "Voodoo Day", or "Hindu Day"? I could go on, but I think you get the point.

The bill seeks to recognize "the rich religious, scientific, cultural and artistic contributions" that Islam and the Islamic world have made. It does not call for any spending or organized celebration of Islam Day.

Then what's the point?

People generally get all bent out of shape and inside out over the idea that we are a Christian nation with Christian foundations. They argue that government shouldn't have anything to do with religion.

Apparently not Hawaii.