Representative Keith Ellison (D - MN) will be sworn in using a Quran once owned by Thomas Jefferson. What are your thoughts on this?
2007-01-03 13:33:21 · 14 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
My thoughts on this is "Who cares". It is only a ceremonial swearing in The official swearing in is done before that as a group with no props. This is nothing more than a photo op for the Congressman.
I also think it is a good statement that he is using a holy book for his faith that was once owned by one of the founding fathers of his country.
2007-01-03 21:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Mutt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be helpful if more Americans followed Jefferson's example and read the Quran.
2007-01-03 21:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess if he's a muslim whats the point of having him sworn in on a Bible if he doesn't believe in it. Honestly I believe this is a non issue. As long as he puts the best interest of his constituents ahead of his religous beliefs then things should be fine, after all they elected him.
2007-01-03 21:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by gohabs84 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If there is one thing that we learned from President Clinton, it is that swearing an oath means nothing. You can lie under oath and not be punished if you are rich and powerful enough. Politicians are the best examples of that. They might as well use comic books, as previously suggested by another person.
2007-01-03 21:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think it should be his choice. If he believe the Quran as his holy book than that is the one on which he should take his oath.
2007-01-03 21:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Faithnomore 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If this book is the one which he considers holy, then there is nothing wrong.
2007-01-03 21:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A holy book is a holy book....as long as you believe what is written in it.
2007-01-03 21:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Ralph the Sage 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who cares, he can swear in on comic books!
2007-01-03 21:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
There's only one god, no matter what language you say his name in, Allah's just as good
2007-01-03 21:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't really care
2007-01-03 21:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Akkita 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋