[Phantom Lord]

I still don't understand all the fuss and anger of Ellison using the Koran. When he is offically sworn into congress with the other members he will not have his hand on the Koran, and no other member will have their hand on any other holy book.

During his "ceremonial" swearing in, which is nothing more than a photo op he will be using the Koran. And members of congress past have used holy books other than the Bible during this ceremonial photo op and I remember no uproar, outrage, or even a peep about it.

I fail to see how this is going to be the downfall of America as some seem to be claiming.

[Phantom Lord]

Let me revise and extend my above remarks.

My above post is ONLY in relation to a person using the koran (or book other than the Bible) in their ceremonial photo op.

It is not in relation to or connected in anyway to a particular person, he ideology, religion, or goals.

Only to the ceremonial photo op.

[Post Toasties]

And members of congress past have used holy books other than the Bible during this ceremonial photo op ....

Can you provide some specifics here?