Posted on 05/25/2005 6:54:04 AM PDT by smag999
Conyers: "I received a large number of comments, and quite a spirited debate, concerning my resolution opposing religious intolerance, including desecration of the Quran. I appreciate all of the comments, both those supporting and opposing my actions. I continue to believe that given recent events, it is worthwhile for the Congress to actually express its support for the freedom of religion. The resolution was drafted to oppose all religious intolerance. To the extent it mentions the Quran and Islam specifically, that is obviously to respond to those who believe our nation would tolerate disrespect of that religion or its holy book. Clearly we should not, at least in my opinion.
Anyway, below in the extended entry is the full text of H. Res. 288. I hope you agree that read in its totality, it is a fair and appropriate resolution."
RESOLUTION: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning bigotry and religious intolerance, and recognizing that holy books of every religion should be treated with dignity and respect.
Whereas believers of all religions, including the Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, should be treated with respect and dignity;
Whereas the word Islam comes from the Arabic root word meaning “peace” and “submission”;
Whereas there are an estimated 7,000,000 Muslims in America, from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, forming an integral part of the social fabric of America;
Whereas the Quran is the holy book for Muslims who recite passages from it in prayer and learn valuable lessons about peace, humanity and spirituality; Whereas it should never be official policy of the United States Government to disparage the Quran, Islam, or any religion in any way, shape, or form;
Whereas mistreatment of prisoners and disrespect toward the holy book of any religion is unacceptable and against civilized humanity;
Whereas the infringement of an individual’s right to freedom of religion violates the Constitution and laws of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives–
(1) condemns bigotry, acts of violence, and intolerance against any religious group, including our friends, neighbors, and citizens of the Islamic faith;
(2) declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all individuals, including those of the Islamic faith, should be protected;
(3) recognizes that the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as any other holy book of any religion, should be treated with dignity and respect; and
(4) calls upon local, State, and Federal authorities to work to prevent bias-motivated crimes and acts against all individuals, including those of the Islamic faith.
If your intent is to craft legislation protection the free expression of religious faith, we already have that at the Federal, and the State level.
Unless Mr. Conyers also specifically mention the Bible, the Torah, and all other religious texts, this legislation will only cause more dissention in our population.
Besides, what ever happened to the separation of Church and State mantra of the Democrats? I guess that only applies to CHRISTIANITY!
Conyers is taking a little FLACK on this on his blog!
Don't worry everyone! Burning the American flag is still okay!
Too bad we have respect for books, but not for ideas, John.
How transparent! He wouldn't be pandering to the large Muslim population in his state would he?
Thanks for posting.
Be aware of the following:
Prayer room at UMichgan-Flint sparks clash
"Some groups say Muslims were monopolizing space," from the Flint Journal - http://www.mlive.com/news/fljournal/index.ssf?/base/news-29/111686171918890.xml
Islamic States of America? - http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/651lbxol.asp
Council on American Islamic Relations Educates the National Guard - http://sixthcolumn.blogspot.com/
And so much, much more...
Wall of separation.
It's the wall between reality and a libs brain.
Way to go, Bucko.
Conyers must be back on crack.
There is a comments sections at the bottom which is begging to be FREEPED!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, let's destroy our country and end up like France. Good idea. </sarc>
The funny thing is: these old apparatchiks think they will be the revolutionary mullahs...but they'll really be the first to feel the full brunt of Shari'a.
Conyers has been pandering to (and getting contributions from) a small group of far leftists since the 2004 election by getting them legislative and media attention.
I don't doubt this is just another of his venues for money. The Republicans have to find somebody to run against him and win next election. This guy Conyers does not have a clue about the real word.
MI Islamic pimp ping
Let's see a brave NEA-funded artist put a Qu'ran in urine, and spatter a portrait of Muhammad with feces, and take them on a national tour.
At least Conyers is almost 80.
What a courageous bill from the Congressman from Michiganistan. Conyers is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Arab League. If they can piss Christ, or burn a flag, then they can flush the Koran.
Jackass Conyers, "CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW...." Understand?
Can I still put a crucifix in a bottle of urine and call it art?
Yes
Can I still smear a picture of the Madonna (the real one) with feces?
She'd probably pay you to do it.
One made up story about a book being flushed down a toilet and we get this piece of tripe.
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