The Quran Congressman Ellison will use was owned by Thomas Jefferson -- author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.
2007-01-04 06:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by PLUS . MINUS 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think it is a great statement using a book from his faith that was owned by one of the founding fathers. I also think it is a slap in the face to Rep. Goode because Goode represents the district that Jefferson lived in.
2007-01-04 07:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a country built of religious freedom. Congressman Ellison has the right to swear on Quran as that is the holy book of his religion. I would rather have him swear to do his job on the book of the faith he truely believes than have him follow a tradition, swearing on the Bible, which will have little or no meaning for him.
2007-01-04 06:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this was for a photo op only and he and all the others take the oath of office without any Holy Book of any religion in evidence, this is the biggest non-issue of the hour. A massive troll to get the people riled up about something that is truly nothing.
2007-01-04 07:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like your question very much indeed. This is a demonstration of a mature Democracy. The Rep from VA who tried to 'frighten' the people with his bigotry are increasingly the people of the past.
2007-01-04 06:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for we live in a land of religious freedom.
2007-01-04 06:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by vertical732 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. 1st amendment right to freedom of religion.
Now, let's see how he legislates.
2007-01-04 07:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he did. those opposed to it show that they don't believe in the constitution or america.
2007-01-04 06:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by kissmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋