I don't, if that is where his faith is then I want him to swear by his faith to uphold the constitution.
2006-12-05 03:53:12 · 14 answers · asked by Tommy G. 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
By the way in Congress it is not necessary to swear at all.
2006-12-05 03:58:48 · update #1
No, I do not, if those wanna be stop critizing islam and Quran, if read the constitution which I have read it doesnt say that a sentor or congress man should swear on a bible or any book.
2006-12-05 03:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by Wael 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem with using any form of religious text to swear in an elected official. I want them to swear to uphold the laws of the land, in accordance with the laws of the land. That should be the only oath necessary. The separation of church and state should extend to the swearing-in process, as well as all other aspects of the job.
2006-12-05 12:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by functionary01 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is a religious book just like the bible is (It also contains the old testament) and if he believes in the teachings of the Quran as sacred then he should be sworn in with his hand on that book.
Edit: The Quran is not a terrorist manual. It has been corrupted into one by the radical muslims. In the past people could have said the same about the bible, do to the crusades.
2006-12-05 11:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mikira 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Hey, rustyshack: Christians who bomb abortion clinic tend to quote the Bible in their statements - that doesn't mean the Bible supports terrorist acts.
I've got not problem with an elected official swearing on the Constitution, the Bible, the Koran, or anything else they consider holy.
2006-12-05 13:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by JerH1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, people don't have trouble with a Muslim congressman being sworn in with the Quran. Because they are gonna watch him carefully. Everything gonna be bugged for him. Pillow, pants, car, teapot, phone, TV, toilet seat...
2006-12-05 12:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Peacekeeper 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am all for it.
i plan to run for office in 2010. I am non religious so I am using the hobbit by tolkien to swear in on. Better read, and got cooler monsters than the bible or the quran..
2006-12-05 12:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by devilduck74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No issue here. If he's Muslim, have him swear on the book that means something to him.
Ideally, I don't believe anyone should be forced to swear on a religious symbol though.
2006-12-05 11:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda S 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no. Better to do that than to swear on a Bible and not have it mean anything. This is a free country. Meaning freedom of religion. For everyone.
2006-12-05 11:56:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't ... ummmm.. freedom of religion , Why wouldn't he sign in with the Koran if he is MUSLIM!!! It doesn't make sense any other way .. if you think the Koran is evil, i feel sorry for you that you will die so ignorant.
2006-12-05 12:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by breenie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont. They shouldnt have a problem with it. Some Bible thumping conservative somewhere will get all up in arms about it because thats what they do.
2006-12-05 11:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋