Do you think this is right? What is next? Someone wanting to use the TV Guide to be sworn in? And why stop there? How about using a comic book? I think this is a major fall on the way down for the US and it's citizens.
2007-01-03 11:05:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
First, what difference does it make who owned the Koran? Jefferson also owned slaves - does that make slavery correct?
Second, my point is if someone believes in the Koran and wants to be sworn in by it, then why not let someone who believes in comic books be sworn in using a comic book? Isn't that then their right as well?
Third, I am so glad I asked this question. It just confirms my belief on education in America.
2007-01-03 16:34:23 · update #1
Who the hell cares? It's called freedom of religion, and people can swear into office with whatever they want. Koran is kind of weird, I agree. I would personally perfer the TV guide than the koran or the bible. As long as he's a good congressman and a honest politician, this really shouldn't matter.
I wouldn't have voted for him though.
2007-01-03 12:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by rb_1989226 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heard a story today on NPR regarding this issue. The Koran they are using for swearing in belonged to Thomas Jefferson and the book has historical value due to its provenance. Also, the swearing in when he is using the Koran is a more informal affair since he is re-elected. Jefferson had acquired the book as a basis for studying law. Of course the Koran brings up a lot of emotional issues for our country (thanks to GWB) but all told, he is swearing to uphold the Constitution of the United States not Muslim law or ideals. Its just a holy book. You can hardly compare comic books or TV Guide to the Koran or Bible.
2007-01-03 11:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't take oaths on holy books. it truly is a non starter. " whilst he's sworn in as a member of the single hundred and 10th U.S. Congress on Jan. 4, 2007, Congressman-pick Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) won't take the oath of place of work along 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 homestead of Representatives. Ellison won't use any e book for the period of the ceremony, Dave Colling, who served because of the fact the Minnesota Democrat’s marketing campaign supervisor, informed Cybercast information provider. “Neither will the different member of the homestead,” Colling added, on condition that “no person has ever taken the oath of place of work in Congress with a Bible, a Koran, a Torah or the rest.” as a substitute, the individuals of the chamber are sworn into place of work as a set, Colling observed. “all of them develop their surprising palms and repeat the oath that’s prescribed in the form.”
2016-10-19 10:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all he will re-enact being sworn in with Thomas Jefferson's Qu'ran. The entire house is sworn in together simply by raising their right hand in a mass ceremony with no religious or any other kind of book present. The re-enactment is optional and not legally binding. Second, the "no religious test" for public office is one of the founding ideals of the United States. It was one of the few rights included in the original body of the Constitution as opposed to being added by amendment like the right to free speech, or the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments. This basic aspect of the separation of Church and State was so dear to the founders of our country and the framers of our constitution that it received no challenges during the writing and ratification process. I personally don't care what people use in their photo-op re-enactment, just that they uphold their oath to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the people of this country. If someone wants to be sworn in using a comic book, then that is their decision because we are blessed to live in a free country. I believe that a picture with his hand on a Qu'ran that belonged to Thomas Jefferson is an opportunity to demonstrate to the world the greatness of our democracy. Let's not blow it.
2007-01-03 11:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by magpie_queen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You haven't heard? He will be sworn in with the Quran that belonged to Thomas Jefferson. That should be good enough. He doesn't have to be a Christian to be elected, does he now?
2007-01-03 11:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Qur'an is not equal to the TV Guide or a comic book and to imply otherwise is incredibly offensive.
2007-01-03 14:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by mcgilllilnancy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a photo op.Congressman are officially sworn in before hand with no use of religious props.The constitution specifically prohibits using religion to disqualify someone from office.
.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_religious_test_clause
2007-01-03 11:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by Michael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got a problem with Thomas Jefferson's Quran?
2007-01-03 11:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL! Kind of ironic,in that Jefferson fought the Barbary Pirates (muslims) instead of paying them off to not attack our ships (like Europe was doing).
2007-01-03 12:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jefferson fought the Barbary Pirates (Muslims). He may have had a copy of one . Don't know if he'd approve of swearing on one though.
2007-01-03 14:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by dole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋