Posted on 09/27/2005 6:10:38 AM PDT by anti-infidel
Congress Urged to Recognize the Beginning of Ramadan By Susan Jones CNSNews.com Senior Editor September 26, 2005
(CNSNews.com) - An Islamic advocacy group is urging American Muslims "and other people of conscience" to contact their elected representatives and urge them to sign a House resolution recognizing the upcoming fast of Ramadan -- and commending Muslims for their faith.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls the resolution an important tool for encouraging dialogue between Muslims and their elected officials, as well as enhancing understanding of the Islamic faith.
The resolution, which expresses the opinion of Congress, mentions threats and attacks directed at members of the Islamic faith since the 9/11 terror attacks.
It then resolves that:
"(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
"(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan...the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion."
Ramadan is expected to begin on October 4 or 5 this year, depending on the sighting of the new moon. It is the month in which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from dawn to sunset for the sake of spiritual renewal.
CAIR said it is asking mosques and Islamic centers nationwide to host a "Sharing Ramadan" Iftar, or fast-breaking meal, to enhance understanding of Islam and to encourage Americans of all faiths meet their Muslims neighbors.
Slowly, but surely, this cult is changing the way we live...even here in our own backyard!!!
Wouldn't be surprised if this passes (with 300 votes).
Ive sent an e-mail to my congressman "daring" him to vote for it.
"Know thine enemy"...
We should start our observence's by bombing Mecca off of the map.
Hey CAIR,
Shove it up your backsides.
Best wishes,
Proud_USA_Republica
“Recognize the Beginning of Ramadan” – so everyone can go on high alert.
Let it fill up!
When they removed the Nativity scene from our public square, they removed my faith in elected official.
Damn it to hell all of this Political Correctness BS. I am sick of it.
Morning Acts 2:38,
I have one realistic syllogism for this idea about recognizing (ramagoatrope)
"To hell with rummagedumb,all muslems and their 13th century lifestyle."
We should have as much tolerance for them as they have for Christians-Jews. Zero!!!
Oh My God!!! Do you think I offended a cameljock?
What price now OPEC,
NSNR-CSAOTL
I'll get right on that as soon as hell freezes over. Screwem!
Try to make everyone happy and please no one.
Wait.
I'm gonna take a time out before responding to this thread!
It'll seem kinda' funny when we have to lock them up.
Do they make any official recognition of Lent or Advent? I suspect not.
Isn't that the dude from those Geico commercials?
I'm thinking the Magslinger compound is going to observe Ramadamadingdong with some pork chops, mashed potatoes with bacon and some Penninsula Porter. Does anyone have any suggestions of what else I should serve?
Maybe we should ask Michael Newdow?
We should celebrate Ramadan by executing a few of the terrorists at Gitmo and giving the rest pork chops, beer and free porn.
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