2006-11-30 14:12:02 · 21 answers · asked by alytherehn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it shows that islam is taking over the u.s. just like it did europe. its just a matter of time.
2006-11-30 14:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by kujo 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
they do no longer take oaths on holy books. this could be a non starter. " whilst he's sworn in as a member of the a hundred and tenth U.S. Congress on Jan. 4, 2007, Congressman-choose Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) won't take the oath of place of work together with his hand on a replica of the Koran - or the different e book, in accordance to a spokesman for Ellison, the 1st Muslim ever elected to the abode of Representatives. Ellison won't use any e book for the duration of the ceremony, Dave Colling, who served because of the fact the Minnesota Democrat’s campaign supervisor, instructed Cybercast information service. “Neither will the different member of the abode,” Colling extra, considering “no one has ever taken the oath of place of work in Congress with a Bible, a Koran, a Torah or the rest.” instead, the contributors of the chamber are sworn into place of work as a set, Colling stated. “all of them develop their suited arms and repeat the oath that’s prescribed interior the form.”
2016-12-14 10:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are referring Keith Ellison, from Minnesota.
There is no religious requirement to hold office in the US. You do not need to swear on any holy book if that is your choice, it which case it is called an affirmation.
Ellison's decision to use the Qu'ran is to be applauded, not criticized. It shows that he is taking his oath seriously. For him, swearing it on the Bible would be meaningless and invalid
Christians, consider this: How would you feel if you were forced to take an oath with your hand on the Qu'ran instead of the Bible.
I am proud to have voted for him.
2006-11-30 14:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Koran, Bible, Harry Potter. What's the difference?
2006-11-30 14:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our country was started with christen beliefs but any one person has their rights to worship and lead to the best of their ability as long their is not detrimental to our laws we have came a long way as a nation that we allow people to have their say and be heard.
2006-12-01 21:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by bigmacaz1975 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes sense to me. I'm Wiccan personally, so asking me to swear on the bible would be pointless. My word at that point would mean nothing and thus I would not be bound to it.
The purpose of his oath is to bind him in it, and thus it must be given on something that he deeply respects and beleives in.
2006-11-30 14:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sir Guardian 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's not much point in swearing on a book you DON'T believe in, right? Kinda makes it easy to shrug off your oath.
I don't know the details, but if the Quran is the book he respects, then this is a good thing, not a bad thing.
Of course it's better to simply keep one's word because it's the right thing to do, rather than for fear of pis.sing off your God... but you know how that goes.
2006-11-30 14:15:46 · answer #7 · answered by sueflower 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it..it is his right and his belief...some people are just having problems cuz he was elected into office...so they will try to find anything ..no matter how petty it is ..to try to find fault in this man....I think it is great that he was elected and it is the start of something great.........
2006-11-30 15:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no rational reason to credit either book as being any more than myths and fairy tales. Therefore, the act of being sworn in on one is no more ridiculous than using the other. Worse, it's completely inappropriate in a nation that is supposed to have separation between "church" and "state".
2006-11-30 14:19:24 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff C 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its O .K .by me .
Not everyone is a Christian .
Maybe one day we will just have to believe people are telling the truth.
Do you know how many criminals swore on the bible and still lied .
The bible does not insure that the truth us being told .
All one is doing is following procedure.
2006-11-30 14:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, let me put it this way. There were 19 hijackers who were trying to do exactly what they thought the Koran wanted them to do. And now, some of you are saying that it's just fine with you if this Congressman takes his oath on the same book?
2006-11-30 14:15:45 · answer #11 · answered by bubba 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋