i believe in seperation of church and state. since he is a firm believer of the Koran then so be it. Whats the point of swearing on the bible if thats not your belief?
2006-12-01 04:12:25 · 11 answers · asked by aligrespeq 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
he is the 1st muslim to be elected into congress
2006-12-01 04:15:02 · update #1
What is the point of swearing on the Bible AT ALL? It cracks me up that this "tradition" stays on in our courts.... How many people each year are convicted of perjury? This alone proves that swearing on a Bible isnt worth shyte, and doesnt prevent anyone from lying on the stand.....
In ancient Rome, men testified in court with their right hand on their testicles (hence the name testify)....they were to tell the truth on pain of losing their testicles.... Bring that back and maybe people wont be lying in court anymore. But swearing on a Bible is ridiculous.
2006-12-01 04:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If only the separation of church and state were actually enforced... that would be wonderous...
In any case, I think it is cool that he was able to swear on the Koran instead of a bible... perhaps it is a sign of the times that the government is becoming a little more open-minded in a religious sense... though it be a tiny tiny step, it is a significant step nonetheless.
2006-12-01 04:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Onyx Dracona 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather him be sworn in with his hand on a document he holds holy rather than one he does not. Likewise, if an athiest were elected to congress I would much rather have him or her affirm they will uphold the constitution rather than swear to a God they do not beleive exists. Ellison swearing in on a bible gives me the same level of comfort as him swearing in on the employee manual for the Krusty Krab.
2006-12-01 04:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by bp23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it's appropriate. You wouldn't expect a Christian to swear on a Quran, so we shouldn't expect a Muslim to swear on a Bible.
2006-12-01 04:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by milomax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, A swearing in for congres? So I suppose he had to swear stuff like he was in it for the people and such, right?
SO since all politicians are sheisty mo-fos..... Who cares what book they swear on, it isnt like it iwll make a difference.
2006-12-01 04:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Drag0n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people are allowed to swear on the bible he should be able to swear on the quran.
Myself I would ask for Jenna Jamison's ***, but that's just me
2006-12-01 04:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. Swearing on the bible would mean nothing to him.
2006-12-01 04:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's appropriate. I wouldn't be sworn in on a Bible. I don't believe in it, so what would it prove? That I can place my hand on a book I don't believe in and repeat after a judge?
Blessed be!
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2006-12-01 04:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by wyvern1313 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He's a muslim, I have no problem with that in general....other than the the Koran teaching that it is proper to lie and deceive non-muslims to further the cause of Islam.
2006-12-01 04:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
(sigh!) This question comes in at least once a day. Of course it's appropriate. What's the big fuss?
2006-12-01 04:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋