Herman Cain drops ‘friendly’ warning to American Muslims
In an interview with Christianity Today, GOP presidential candidate and metro Atlanta resident Herman Cain was asked about race and discrimination:
“Do people still discriminate in some small ways against certain people because of their color or their religion? Yes. But it is nowhere near where it was 235 years ago.
Whether we will ever reach that utopian level of all men created equal and all men being treated equal, I don’t know. You know, the journey in life is to strive to be better and better every day, to strive to be more Christ-like. Whether or not any of us get to the level of Christ himself, I doubt it, because we are human. You have secret thoughts, and only God and Christ knows those secret thoughts. And they may not be Christ-like.”
That’s well put. Later, however, the interviewer asks Cain about a speech he gave last month at a church in Milner, Ga., in which Cain recounted his successful battle against cancer. (A video of the speech is below; the section in question begins at the 5:00 minute mark). When he learned that his surgeon would be a Dr. Abdallah, Cain said, he initially balked. But when the physician’s assistant reassured him that “Don’t worry, he’s a (Lebanese) Christian,” Cain reports that he “felt a whole lot better.”
The interviewer uses that incident to inquire about the appropriate role for Muslims in this country:
“The role of Muslims in American society is for them to be allowed to practice their religion freely, which is part of our First Amendment. The role of Muslims in America is not to convert the rest of us to the Muslim religion. That I resent. Because we are a Judeo-Christian nation, from the fact that 85 percent of us are self-described Christians, or evangelicals, or practicing the Jewish faith. Eighty-five percent. One percent of the practicing religious believers in this country are Muslim.
And so I push back and reject them trying to convert the rest of us. And based upon the little knowledge that I have of the Muslim religion, you know, they have an objective to convert all infidels or kill them. Now, I know that there are some peaceful Muslims who don’t go around preaching or practicing that. Well, unfortunately, we can’t sit back and tolerate the radical ones simply because we know that there are some of them who don’t believe in that aspect of the Muslim religion. So their role is to be allowed to practice their religion freely, just like we should be allowed to practice our religion freely, and not try to convert the rest of us.”
“Their role is to be allowed to practice their religion freely … and not try to convert the rest of us.”
In other words, they better not get too pushy, right Mr. Cain? They better recognize their place. They can be equal, but … not THAT equal.
The remarks are particularly interesting in the context of the rest of the interview, in which Cain makes a pitch for political support from the Christian evangelical community. (Cain himself is an associate pastor at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta). One of the defining characteristics of the evangelical movement is the importance it places on, well, evangelizing. You know, trying to convert the non-believing and thus save their souls. Like many in the Muslim faith, they see it as part of their religious duty.
Apparently that’s OK for Christians in this country, but not for others.
– Jay Bookman
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BUCK
March 23rd, 2011
1:16 am
WHY OH WHY DON’T you& your islame idiots go to iran to live leave us post haste
Thulsa Doom
March 23rd, 2011
1:17 am
http://freemenow.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/epidemic-of-acid-attacks-on-islamic-women/
Hey getalife,
Got a strong stomach. Check out this link and see various photos of acid attacks on women in just one Muslim country. Also, I tried googling acid attacks on women in the U.S. Couldn’t find anything except an acid attack on a Bethany Storrano. Turns out it was a hoax.
crawdaddy
March 23rd, 2011
1:18 am
Herman is the Bomb. I live in CO and I tell all of my friends about Mr. Cain. He tells it like sees it whether people like it or not.
Thulsa Doom
March 23rd, 2011
1:19 am
Going to bed. Hopefully getalife will educate himself somewhat in the meantime.
getalife
March 23rd, 2011
1:23 am
Acid attacks in the United States.
Google it.
You will learn something.
Sharia law will not happen here. cons are passing laws because they are scared too .
This is a fact, you live here you follow our laws or go to jail.
That will not change so you are obsessing over nothing.
We have major issues in the world right now .
Get a grip on reality.
TnGelding
March 23rd, 2011
2:05 am
Cain slew Cain.
TnGelding
March 23rd, 2011
2:14 am
Most of the women in my life are hard-hearted Hannahs. Beware!
susan
March 23rd, 2011
2:15 am
I love when people say “we don’t fly planes into buildings.” No, but we drop atomic bombs on innocent civilians burning the skin off of 350,000. We do kill 150 million American Indians in the last 400 years. We do import slaves from Africa and hold them down as long as we can until the pesky liberals of the time demand their freedom. We do imprison 120,000 Japanese Americans with 70% being US citizens in 1942. We do kill 250 people in the Mid East searching for fictitious weapons but your are right, we typically don’t fly planes into buildings except when it’s one of our own flying into the IRS building…..
TnGelding
March 23rd, 2011
2:42 am
susan
March 23rd, 2011
2:15 am
Shh!!! Remember the Alamo. Remember the Maine. Remember Pearl Harbor. Remember God is on our side!
seabeau
March 23rd, 2011
7:08 am
Susan!! The US dropped the Bombs on Japan because we extrappolled the deaths,military and civilian that would occur if the US invaded in Japanese Home Islands would reach an excess of TWO MILLION. The bombing actually saved lives. We did kill many Native Americans. Of cource they themselves were killing each other as well.As for the Slave Trade,yes those nasty old liberals in Yankee states in New England where incidentally ALL of the ships that carried the slaves were financed by Northern Banks,built by Northern Shipyards, sailed by northern crews and captained by northerners. The slave trade Built Wall Street and the War Between the States gave us a Federal Government with vastly more power than the founding fathers ever intended . As far as the internment of the Japanese Americans during WW2 ,once again a violation of the constitution by the Federal Government.
Lil' Barry Bailout
March 23rd, 2011
7:13 am
The best part about our Nobel Prize winning Idiot Messiah having gone to war with Libya is that it will seriously cut down on the number of idiotarian posts about our President Bush going to war with “a country that never attacked us”.
You Distort/We Deride
March 23rd, 2011
7:24 am
Can you imagine that? Thulsa derides my hyberbole by shrieking her own hyperbole times five.
The cons on this board disturb me, simply because their lack of logic combined with a distortion of fact somehow is supposed to trump my own opinions.
Go ahead and live your lives in fear of the boogie man, cons. And while you’re at it, why not suggest your solution? Does genocide sound about right?
ConnedConsCon
March 23rd, 2011
7:32 am
I’m glad McCain is not president. He’d still be struggling with something that rhymes with, “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Egypt,” while Sarah would be struggling with what shade of red to wear to the shock and awe campaign before finally throwing up her hands and quitting, again. They would eventually end up calling in two of their spiritual advisors, Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich, to tell them what to do next.
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
7:35 am
black folks have just as much a right (and an obligation, I’d say) as anybody else to be off the wall…
and I wholeheartedly support Mr. Cain’s right to go all the way to win GOP primaries and proudly go into battle in the general election in 2012.
In fact, I might even slip a few shekels his way to help him on his journey.
@@
March 23rd, 2011
7:38 am
Mick:
…there are regions in this country where one can go where there’s less religionista’s..remember in 2050, hispanics will obtain the majority, it will be a brave new world?
Are you implying that hispanics are godless heathens?
Roman Catholics, most of ‘em. Very devout.
One Nation Under God!
March 23rd, 2011
7:40 am
Mo-hammad was a PEDIPHILE!!!!!!!!!!!! That is somebody to worship. A perverted freak.
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
7:42 am
He’d still be struggling with something that rhymes with, “Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Egypt,”
Ta-ake my con-script?
Ta-ake my Cool-Whip?
that’s a toughie.
Mick
March 23rd, 2011
7:50 am
@@
As a retired catholic myself, I don’t find that that brand of religion too aggressive or abrasive….I’m also not talking about godless heathens, just a region where religion is mild and unobtrusive…
Bill Orvis White
March 23rd, 2011
7:52 am
First of all, Bill Orvis White called for Herman to run before Herman even thought about running: http://tinyurl.com/27q8oww
If we are looking at experience, technical quality and pure intelligence, the Honorable Mr. Herman Cain should be president of the United States right now.
Second, Mr. Cain knows that there are good Muslims and bad Muslims. The good Muslims help us out in places like Saudi Arabia where most of the world gets the oil that we need. The Saudis also helped out the Honorable President George HW Bush in the rightful first war against the thug Saddam Hussein who re-grouped behind our backs to pull off September the 11th. Of course, Saddam re-grouped under Bubba Clinton’s watch while that administration took a vacation from history. After Saddam pulled off the biggest terrorist act on our soil, HW’s dignified, honorable son, the Honorable President George W. Bush rightfully went after the people responsible for killing 3,000+ US citizens.
So you see, Liberal Jay and your secular progressive friends, a President Cain would know the difference between who helps us and who doesn’t. In other words, WE THE PEOPLE would have our country back under a Cain administration whereby we return to the rightful and just Bush Doctrine.
Amen,
Bill
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
7:55 am
Mo-hammad was a PEDIPHILE!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Jesus’ followers [could be said to] have a fetish for brutal torture (the cross), worship a zombie, and eat human flesh and drink human blood in their rituals [if you're willing to go the extra mile to demonize all good folks who call themselves "Christian"]!!!!!!!!!!
Otherwise, you might want to look a little deeper than what you’ve been spoon fed about Islam in general, and about the concept of marriage among Bedouins at the time in question, in particular.
jt
March 23rd, 2011
7:56 am
Too funny………….
I looked it up.
idiotarian-a philosophy or individual who increasingly defends an untenable position or person,most often denying rationality or logic.Often in a shrill manner.
See sucker,Democrat/Republican, or Gullible.
Mick
March 23rd, 2011
8:04 am
bill orvis
Saddam was behind the world trade center attacks? You must be the last man standing who believes in that fairy tale…
One Nation Under God!
March 23rd, 2011
8:06 am
stands for dumb—, if you think taking a twelve or thirteen year old girl against her will and making her your mate is ok, then perhaps we have a little more insight of what you spend your days on your computer doing, when your not waiving your yes we can flag on jays blog.
carlosgvv
March 23rd, 2011
8:08 am
“to strive to be more Christ-like”
Herman Cain, like so many “good Christians”, does not care that many are Jews, Muslims, Hindus, agnostics etc. My way or the highway is their attitude. This will never change. All true belivers, Christian or otherwise, have the same mentality.
One Nation Under God!
March 23rd, 2011
8:10 am
mickymouse, no, saddam wasn’t behind the WTC attacks but he was murdering his citizens and condoning brutal attacks on women and children. Sorta like old mo-mar in lybia. Funny that you bedwetters were so upset with President Bush but now support the same actions by little barry-boy.
Call it like it is
March 23rd, 2011
8:16 am
Hmmmm….wasnt sure if I was going to look into Herman Cain or not, but since Bookman doesnt like him, that changes everything.
Doggone/GA
March 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
“saddam wasn’t behind the WTC attacks but he was murdering his citizens and condoning brutal attacks on women and children”
And so were the Taliban in Afghanistan..but we didn’t attach THERE until AFTER 911, BECAUSE the Taliban gave sanctuary to Al Qaeda. Just being brutal to woman and children was NOT enough to trigger an attack in Afghanistan, but it WAS in Iraq? I like your double standard.
redder
March 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
I talked to a good friend of mine the other day about what I think being Catholic is all about. When she said that she doesnt get God and doesnt believe in Him, I felt bad for her. Difference between me and the people in the middle east (Muslims) is that the Bible doesnt say that I should thereafter kill her.
Its time people wake up to what is happening. Dont be fooled by the candy, the gun is not far behind.
George W. Bush
March 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
And y’all thought I was dumb for trying to spread Democracy by bombing another country!
ConnedConsCon
March 23rd, 2011
8:18 am
if you think taking a twelve or thirteen year old girl against her will and making her your mate is ok
I think I read about one of those cases. They seem to happen here in the US quite often. It really Smarts, don’t it, to hear that it’s not just for Mohammeds any more.
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
8:19 am
if you think taking a twelve or thirteen year old girl against her will and making her your mate is ok
“taking”/”making”, present tense? If you can find where I’ve ever said such a thing, feel free to present it to the class for discussion.
If on the other hand you’re going to hold every historical figure out there up to current standards and practices and judge them accordingly, for starters, we’d better tear down those monuments to the guys who bought and sold men and women like they would livestock (and who fathered at least one child by the “property”, as well.)
Peadawg
March 23rd, 2011
8:20 am
“I like your double standard.” – For the record, Doggone, are you for or against the bombings in Libya?
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
8:20 am
you bedwetters
Not that I have been thus afflicted, but seriously, why do conservatives hate people with involuntary urinary control problems?
ConnedConsCon
March 23rd, 2011
8:20 am
I think Republicans should select Herman Cain as their choice for president. He’s a natural.
Mick
March 23rd, 2011
8:21 am
one nation
I do not support obama in getting involved in Libya’s internal conflict. I am against being the world cop, if you do for one then you should do for all, so don’t stereotype me…
ConnedConsCon
March 23rd, 2011
8:21 am
Not that I have been thus afflicted, but seriously, why do conservatives hate people with involuntary urinary control problems?
Perhaps they like to have advance notice of impending trickle down.
stands for decibels
March 23rd, 2011
8:22 am
dang. dead-threaded by housing poop-pile sheets.
Dave R.
March 23rd, 2011
8:25 am
“Herman Cain, like so many “good Christians”, does not care that many are Jews, Muslims, Hindus, agnostics etc. My way or the highway is their attitude.”
And you learned that about him WHERE, carlos? From one post by Jay Bookman?
Your thoughts are so narrow-minded I’ll bet your Post-It Notes are all one inch wide.
Chris Matthews
March 23rd, 2011
8:29 am
All Muslims are radicals!
Congressman brooks
March 23rd, 2011
8:31 am
Drill Baby Drill! Obozo is clueless! Makes Bush a genius in comparison!
JB
March 23rd, 2011
8:48 am
Don’t think I’ve seen people under the banner of “Christians” commit hundreds of acts of terrorism the last 20 years, killing anyone, anywhere, including their own. If you don’t think there is a problem with a sect of this religion, you are narrow minded. It’s real, growing and not interested in sitting down and talking about it.
poison pen
March 23rd, 2011
8:54 am
Bush,Palin, Newt, Cain….Bush, Palin, Newt, Cain…Bush, Palin,Newt,Cain…Bush, Palin,Newt,Cain
get the picture, ooops! almost forgot Global Warming.
Article today on Drudge stating that Biden said ” if he starts a war I will Impeach him myself ” LMAO.
Keith
March 23rd, 2011
8:58 am
Evangelizing is annoying from any religion however it is rightfully protected under the constitution and i don’t see anything in Herman’s statements suggesting otherwise. Attempting to push your religious views on others using the force of government is inappropriate from any religion,. It was wrong when the Southern Baptists did it and it will be just as wrong if and when others try it as well.
JB
March 23rd, 2011
8:59 am
Obama is a one term President. His base is mad because he HAS to be Normal and straight laced at times, Like being shown up by France to bomb Libya. You better bet he didn’t want to. College kids are out of school and realizing finding a job other than Starbucks is impossible.
The fence sitters( independents) Have seen enough. Moderate Democrats are embarrassed….. ( we must pass the bill to see what’s in it…..Yes, it’s on tape) He’s toast.
poison pen
March 23rd, 2011
9:18 am
Susan & Seabeau, the last time that I checked I believe a Republican President freed the slaves, please check your history.
The Thin Guy
March 23rd, 2011
9:18 am
Unlike Jay Bookman and his Midtown Myrmidons, I actually know quite a few Muslims. Most are intelligent, articulate, and personable. But when it comes to religion, politics, and sex they are all crazy as a bed bug. Try going to a Muslim country and proselytizing for another religion and see what happens. Actually, I feel sorry for the Muzzies. BBQ pork ribs, pork chops, bacon, and ham are things that makes life worth living. Never belong to a religion that has a dress code or dietary restrictions.
JG
March 23rd, 2011
9:21 am
Jay, look at the countries dominated by the Islamic faith. These are countries that endorse aristocracy and show no support for any freedom of public gatherings or speech, no freedom of religion, no respect for gay and lesbian rights, and certainly no respect for women’s rights. These are issues that many Americans hold dear, unfortunately most in the Islamic world do not support these simple, yet powerful, ideals.
With all the political attacks on Christians and Jews, I think what Mr. Cain was trying to say is that he fears that later down the road it may turn out to be politically incorrect to turn down the Islamic faith. That is just my opinion I could be wrong.
JB
March 23rd, 2011
9:31 am
LOL the thin guy…..I agree with you…..
Greg
March 23rd, 2011
9:36 am
Larry David said it best, regarding evangelicals, but you can apply it to any pushy member of a religion. “I like lobster, but I don’t go around telling everybody else you have to eat the lobster, here eat the lobster”
joe
March 23rd, 2011
9:39 am
I agree with everything Herman said…there is nothing wrong with his remarks. I find him refreshing, honest and genuinely concerned with our country and our way of life. He, along with most of us, can see when there is something brewing that could potentially derail our way of living. In my eyes, there are two such instances we are dealing with today. The first is islamic terrorists, as they opt to kill those who don’t believe in their God…Christians don’t threaten non-believers with their lives. Secondly, is the weakening of America both domestically and Internationally. Our current president is heck-bent on making decisions to weaken our nation.
I’d elect Herman Cain our next President in a heartbeat as he can address both those issues.
the red herring
March 23rd, 2011
9:42 am
Nothing wrong with Herman Cain’s comments. Until the law abiding Muslims are willing to help root out the fanatics then we have to protect america. We should be continuing to observe what is going on in the mosques in this country (might be a good idea to pay more attention what’s being said in Rev. Wrights church as well.) Too many examples of people in America becoming radicalized for us to simply ignore it. I don’t care to recognize anything as a “religion” that preaches murdering people who don’t accept it. This doesn’t correct the wrongs other religions have committed but for now the focus should be on whether we should accept radical islam in america and I for one vote NO. 60 minutes had some shows of hidden videos several years ago of what was being preached in these mosques—we need more of that so people can understand the misuse of the term religion when applied to these folks.
williebkind
March 23rd, 2011
9:56 am
Religion seems to be a hot topic today! But I rather know what Obama scored on the golf course.
TnGelding
March 23rd, 2011
9:59 am
Lil’ Barry Bailout
March 23rd, 2011
7:13 am
War? Surely you jest.
Libya did attack our citizens, at least according to Sir Ronnie. And all he did was slap them on the wrist. The Kenyan prince is now having to clean up one of his messes along with those of ‘41′ and ‘43′.
Sorry to intrude, but I just couldn’t resist. Troll on and have a great day!
LOL
March 23rd, 2011
10:04 am
Jay, I hate to break this to you but this country was founded on Judeo- Christian beliefs. It has evolved some over the years, but that is still the base. I know you “Liberals” only like to use facts and history when it suits you’re agenda. What Mr. Cain said is not wrong, this country has a Constitution and a set of laws by which it is goverend, and anyone who comes to this country legally should assimilate to those laws and abide by them. There is no place for Shariah law in this country just as there would be no place for any Jewish, Buddhist, laws etc..
mmm, mmm, mmm, Barack the Liar Obama - BEND OVER, Here comes the CHANGE!
March 23rd, 2011
10:10 am
Herman Cain is THE MAN! I would vote for him for any office.
Cynthia Who?
March 23rd, 2011
10:19 am
Another lazy cut and paste article by the AJC’s talented staff of liberal writers. Why not write about something important like the budget or wasting money in Libya? Instead you and CNN love to go after potential presidential candidates.
DawgDad
March 23rd, 2011
10:25 am
“Yes, DawgDad. Now imagine yourself as that minority hearing a candidate for president describing you as Cain described Muslims.”
Jay, as a government and as a society we are NOT discriminating against nor intimidating Muslim minorities in this country. In the Muslim world, this is all too often NOT the case in reverse. It is intellectually dishonest to imply that we are, or that Mr. Cain is. Period.
On this you DO NOT have the ability to alter my opinion or view, even at the point of a gun if it came to that. I’ve heard Mr. Cain speak far too often to believe otherwise, and I know (there are individual exceptions in every crowd) people on the right in general harbor no ill will toward Muslims who are not seeking our death and destruction, which many are, openly and on the record.
Swede Atlanta
March 23rd, 2011
10:39 am
Herman Cain is a religious zealot, period.
The first part of the interview exposes the fact he doesn’t believe that Muslims are capable of being qualified, capable physicians. He was relieved with it was determined his physician was a Christian. That can only mean he didn’t really believe that a Muslim could achieve the same level of competence as a Christian.
Muslim extremist elements are not about converting Christians, Jews, Buddhists, etc. to Islam. They are using their religion as a shield and a sword to attack anyone that doesn’t believe as they do. Osama Bin Laden would not stop vilifying the U.S. tomorrow if everyone here converted to Islam. For him it is all about power and terror.
Islam, like Christianity, is an evangelical religion. Both religions maintain that the only path to truth and salvation is by following the tenets of their religion. There were times in the past when Christians used violence in the name of their religion whether it was during the Crusades when thousands of Muslims were slaughtered or during the Inquisition when thousands of Muslims and Jews were forced to convert or face death or banishment.
Christian tradition has mellowed over time so that conversion relies primarily on persuasion and to a great extent example, i.e. Christian charities.
Nations with a Judeo-Christian legal pedigree have largely eliminated the harshest elements of the tradition. For example we don’t banish or stone someone for heresy, something that was done in New England under the Puritans.
Not all Muslims and certainly none of the American Muslims I know (a) follow Sharia law or (b) have any interest in interjecting their religious traditions and observances into American law. What they do fear, however, are attempts by Christians to interject Christian traditions into secular law. My Muslim friends want a secular society where all are free to practice their religion including Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, etc.
Mr. Right
March 23rd, 2011
11:01 am
Jay I was looking for your slam against Cain since thats what you do and you waited till the last sentence ! Wow , not bad !
Beau Leroux
March 23rd, 2011
11:50 am
If the Watchtower comes to my door I can kindly tell them that I am Catholic and they leave. I would have a problem if a Muslim came to the door and comenced to lop off my head for the same reason! I fail to see your point Jay. Are you saying that it is okay for Muslims to kill if one doesn’t convert?
Lil' Barry Bailout
March 23rd, 2011
1:40 pm
Turns out the Libyan rebels are supported by al Qaeda. No wonder the Idiot Messiah is also backing them. He wouldn’t miss a chance to ally himself with his natural constituency–America haters and terrorists.
dbm
March 23rd, 2011
1:48 pm
@ WOW
March 22nd, 2011
3:48 pm
Timothy McVeigh blew up a multi-story building. Is it important that he used a truck instead of a plane?
And what about the Crusades and the Inquisition?
dbm
March 23rd, 2011
1:54 pm
@ Beau Leroux
March 23rd, 2011
11:50 am
Are you saying it is okay for Catholics and Jehovah’s Witnesses to kill if one doesn’t convert?
Freethinker
March 23rd, 2011
2:11 pm
Of course, Christians proselytize all the time, and we freethinkers resent it. That being said, nothing is quite as threatening as Islam, ideology-wise, so Mr. Cain is certainly correct in his assessment. I would prefer that all three Abrahamic monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – receive proper scrutiny to determine that they are largely based on falsehoods and create terrible bigotry and divisiveness.
Lil' Barry Bailout
March 23rd, 2011
3:02 pm
If you oppose religion, don’t have one. Unless and until your rights are in some way violated, it really isn’t any of your business. And someone discussing religion or their beliefs with you is not a violation of your rights.
DAfromPA
March 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
“In other words, they better not get too pushy, right Mr. Cain? They better recognize their place. They can be equal, but … not THAT equal.”
Jay, what in the world are you talking about? Mr. Cain was talking about certain Muslims who intend to convert the rest of us BY FORCE. He made that very clear. Are you suggesting true equality mean we must allow this?
Sharon
March 24th, 2011
9:53 am
It never ceases to amaze me that an individual thinks they know best for all……..
85% ????? realy? Did he ever stop to consider all the Native Americans? You know the First Peoples of Turtle Island (know called the USA-by those that immigranted illegaly to these shores and caused suffering/deaths),……which today still go on?
I should also include the 1997 bill signed into law that forecfuly removed 12,000 men/women/children/elders and put them on a radio-active toxic dump so that Peabody Coal(a British company) could rape the land………1997 not so long ago…………..
congress………………lets see………..who has rights?
Oh by-the -way…….their life, the Dineh’ – filmed their exsistance ,called “Broken Rainbow” and took it whith some of the elders to the UN in 2000 and showed it to World leaders…..yep……the World knows………………………………did you?
So, Mr. Cain………………………….take your comments and keep them.
Many of the Nations have become Christian and that is their right……other have not, and that is their right. Many still have not chosen a path, and that is their right.
dbm
March 24th, 2011
12:27 pm
@ LOL
March 23rd, 2011
10:04 am
A lot of the Founding Fathers were deists.
dbm
March 24th, 2011
1:42 pm
@ DAfromPA
March 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
Sorry, DA, Mr. Cain didn’t make that at all clear.
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MMD
March 25th, 2011
5:49 pm
While Allah is the Muslim word for god, it is not the same as the Christian God. Muslim’s do not consider Jesus to be the son of God and the savior of mankind. Jesus himself claimed this. If you disagree with Him, that’s fine. But since Jesus set himself in a different status, he can not be grouped with others and neither can his Father God.
Also, coming to the Christian God is a choice with which ultimately God will deal not me. Fortunately if someone does not convert, I have no responsibility to kill them before my God. If killing or lying is taught even remotely in certain Muslim sects, I certainly would think twice of having a Dr. who adhered to this religion. His religious convictions would possibly be stronger than his medical ethics. I could not possibly determine that for sure. That’s not prejudice, it’s wisdom. If Muslims are in disagreement with these teachings, they must speak louder. I don’t hear them and I’m trying to listen.