How it unfolded: Swearing in on the Quran

Nervous Rodent said...

Call me a hawk, but I have to agree. Ain't nothing wrong with a Muslim in Congress. In fact, I applaud it. It's about time our politics were based on logic and reason, rather than Christian religion. And to hold Jefferson's Quran just puts the cherry on the sundae.

Cassie said...

The constitution says that religion can't prevent someone from being in the government, so the people that object to Ellison and using the Koran are really un-patriotic.

IrnBru001 said...

RE Cassie: Well I wouldn't go that far that fast. Yes many who are screaming about how he should HAVE to use the bible are very un-patriotic, anti-American even... however suggesting as I do that religion should stay in the Church, heart and home... I don't see that as unpatriotic. I believe it will strengthen both the public sphere and the religious sphere.

ender said...

i agree ... ellison handled it with a great deal of class ... and so long as we're using any holy symbols to do these things ... what he did was just about perfect. :)

Salihah صالحه said...

As a Muslim myself, this interested me! However, I just don't think Bibles, Qurans, or whatever belong in our government. I understand it was an unofficial ceremony, but as my representative here in Minneapolis, I would have felt better he put his focus and oath on the constitution of the state and federal government rather than his faith. Sure, he is an individual, and entitled to his faith and beliefs, but a public officer is an office, not a person.

Just my opinion! But gosh, it is sooooo good to see a blogger not screaming bloody hell over a Muslim in politics! : )

Peace to you and yours