Keith Allison used the Koran as the bok to hold during his swearing in to the U.S. Congress. Mr. Allison is a Muslim. Some radical Islamic schools preach that no Muslims can pledge loyalty to the U.S. Constitution or make laws outside the laws of the Quran. Its hard to say what Mr. Allison will do unless he's the first to pledhe loyalty to America. What do you think of this?
2007-02-24 12:30:54 · 8 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most American Christians do not love America more than God, so I then I expect American Muslims to feel the same. Constitutions aren't higher than religious scripture, this is the belief in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Pledging your allegiance to God in a peaceful way does not conflict with your allegiance to the State unless you're extremist. As I understand both Jesus and Muhammad preached to abide by the just laws of the State.
2007-02-24 12:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by Sai~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government, by Constitution and by necessity, is secular.
But individuals are free to hold (or not hold) any religious beliefs they choose.
When Allison uses a Koran, he is acting as an individual. It is a tradition in this country to be sworn into public office (or into oath in court), using whatever book you feel represents your faith, and holds you to that oath. Because it is the *individual* making the oath, there is no conflict between that tradition and a secular government.
As for what some radical Islamic schools preach, I'm sure that is even more irrelevant to Allison, than the Vatican was irrelevant to Kennedy when he was sworn in as President.
The fact that we have Congressmen and women using Bibles, Torahs, and Korans, is one of the great things about this country. Hooray for him.
2007-02-24 12:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
America is NOT a Christian nation.
You do understand that by stating "some radical Islamic" madrassas means that a minority have this view. What do the majority consider? What do Muslims in this country consider? Mr. Allison is protected by his First Amendment right to freedom of religion. If he wants to use a Koran, that's fine.
2007-02-24 12:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by taa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The laws and the constitution were based on Secularism. But most Americans are Christians in term of religion wise.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Us_constitution
2007-02-24 12:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh and I see taa in denial. Of course our country is a Christian nation but we are secular. Our country was founded by Christians, we celebrate Christian holidays, God is on our money, we swear on a Bible, we use the Christian calender, etc. But you make a good point about Muslims and some of their beliefs. I guess we can only wait and see.
2007-02-24 12:44:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
America is secular... but alot of times i believe that it really isnt... just recently in my school the national US motto was hung "In God We Trust"... tell me how that is secular
2007-02-24 12:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by Brandon A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a religious population and a secular government.
2007-02-24 12:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude....no one is going to even read your question....or see what point you are trying to make.....with your grammar and spelling.
2007-02-24 12:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋