In addition to his name and state, I'm curious about how others feel about him using the Qu'ran for his swearing in.
For the record, I myself prefer he use the Qu'ran over the Bible. The idea is to make a person swear on the word of the God he believes in so that he is much more likely to do his best. If one does not believe in Jehovah why would one care if he swears on Jehovah's word. If one does not believe in Jesus, why would he feel more likely to do right by swearing on the word of Jesus.
So by the same token, if he believes in Allah I want him to think if he ever goes against his word Allah will be looking for him. I've heard the man speak though, and I believe him to be a man of his word even without the swearing in. But since we require it anyway, I prefer he use the Qu'ran since that is what he believes in. I'm curious if others agree or not.
2007-01-05 07:42:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Apparently from the various answers it would appear I got it wrong when I called him a senator. Which may be why I had such a tough time finding the answer when I tried to look it up myself.
I was looking for Keith Ellison (I knew Barack Obama was a senator but I thought Ellison was also).
2007-01-05 07:53:58 · update #1
Keith Ellison is one small part of the "new look" on Capitol Hill. He's the first Muslim to be elected to Congress. Ellison converted to Islam in college. On the campaign trail, he said the media made too much of his religion. His opponent tried to brand him as anti-Semitic. But he snagged endorsements from a major Jewish group and Jewish newspaper. Keith Ellison is also the first black legislator that Minnesota has sent to Washington.
The idea or principle you describe is accurate. However, its the law/policy which prevails here.
I found this interesting articles on this subject though: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/95073/bible_or_quran_which_book_will_swear.html
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/oh/story/opinions/columns/2006/12/11/ddn121206lifedl.html
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=141296
2007-01-05 07:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Melli 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's Ellison from Minnesota. Obama is a Christian.
We can't make anyone swear on any religious text, it would violate our Constitution:
"...if Wildmon's law were passed, it would clearly violate Article VI of the Constitution, which states that "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States." "
There's a reason God does not appear in the Constitution. It's because this country was founded on the principles that all men are created equal, and that freedom of religion is essential in such a society.
2007-01-05 07:48:39 · answer #2 · answered by 006 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ive asked the comparable variety of question. What fairly gets me warm is whilst they rant on approximately Reverend Wright, however the very next line they call Obama a Muslim. That purely shows they have not examine or paid interest to something yet what different people who share the comparable dislike of him might desire to declare. not precise tips like Wikipedia's web site on him or the different independent data. 2 + 2 = 4 i don't see how REVEREND + Wright = Muslim. And the guy became purely in Jakarta 4 years as a baby. how many protection rigidity ( not that his became protection rigidity )households residing overseas has their babies come domicile believing in the different counties traditions?
2016-12-15 16:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no Muslim senator. He is a muslim congressman from the fifth district in Minnesota, representing mainly the core Minneapolis area and immediate suburbs. His name is Keith Ellison, aka Keith Hakim, Keith X Ellison, Keith Ellison Muhammad, and he is a jerk. He snubbed an invitation from Bush just to be a royal donkey's ***.
The American public want their representatives to swear over the bible, which is one of the founding documents of this country, not the Koran. It is tradition, and by breaking tradition, Ellison is saying that he couldn't care less what the American public wants, he will thumb his nose at all of us because he can. Typical 1960's/70's liberal flower child protest b.s.
2007-01-05 07:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by Travis R 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Keith Ellison of Minnesota. I have no problem with whatever book he chooses, if it is meaningful to him.
In fact, I like very much that the Koran he used first belonged to Thomas Jefferson. Our founding fathers were not afraid of other people's ideas...
2007-01-05 07:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
His name is Keith Ellison and he is from Minnesota
2007-01-05 07:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keith Ellison - MINNEAPOLIS
Good for him! Separation of church and state. So it should not matter what his religious beliefs are.
2007-01-05 07:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by ebush73 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Qu'ran represents his highest level of devotion and respect. Therefore, by using the Qu'ran he is saying he'll give his office that level of respect and devotion, his highest.
2007-01-05 07:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by mikearion 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
time to learn something. barak obama from Illinois is a christian senator ....Kieth Ellison is a muslim CONGRESSMAN from Minnesota....for the record i myself prefer he use a hustler magazine. and it would be legal and he would win re-election from his district because he is a democrat.
2007-01-05 07:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Meli is incorrect...Barak is a Christian (not Muslim). That would be the new Senator from Minnesota but his name escapes me.
2007-01-05 07:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋