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Author Topic:   Rep. Virgil Goode, R-Va. says a Muslum should not use Qur'an during swearing in
DorfMan
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Message 10 of 32 (371765)
12-22-2006 11:25 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by jar
12-21-2006 6:51 PM


Let him not swear on
any book, but let him swear he will uphold the constitution of the United States and let him prove he understands what that is. Let him swear that he is an American before he is a muslim, the latter being the most critical part. I support Goode and will let him know so in a letter.
To swear on the Bible is just as incorrect, etc. When a man serves caesar, he ought to serve him well. It is important for Christians to be exemplary citizens.

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DorfMan
Member (Idle past 6110 days)
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From: New York
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Message 11 of 32 (371767)
12-22-2006 11:30 PM
Reply to: Message 7 by jar
12-22-2006 12:15 PM


Re: Goode afirms and expands his position.
Public service is just that and should not suffer interference from religious belief regardless. Other than a decent man may be influenced by certain standards. That's why it's called public office and not religious office. The two do not mix and should not mix and should not even be intimidated to mix.
How's it going, Jar? Hope you are well. Merry Christmas!

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