To: sinkspur
I'm asking you. You're the closest thing to an expert I've ever seen. In fact, you're the Defender of the Faith. And you have all the answers. Enlighten me.
To: IronJack
To: IronJack
Bad Taco fouled that thread---made it hard to have a serious discussion about serious issues, so I'll post it here:
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice Lauds Muslim Women for Work in Human Rights
The Associated Press
W A S H I N G T O N, Dec. 4 — National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice praised a group of Muslim female lawyers Wednesday for their work in human rights, saying their efforts were vital in helping those oppressed by religious bias around the globe.
She told about 60 members of Karamah that the human rights organization "is a constant reminder that millions of Muslims contribute to all walks of American life from education to science, law, business, public service."
Karamah educates people about Islam and advocates Muslim women's rights.
Calling Islam a great religion, Rice said people should not be treated unfairly because of their skin color, ethnic background or religious faith.
She noted there are many struggles under way around the world, including the fight against terrorism.
"As human beings we know that on every continent, in every culture, people given the choice between tyranny and peace, will choose peace," she said.
Rice said that democracy requires constant work, adding that it has been a continuous struggle even in the United States to live up to all the principles of democracy
"Democracy is a journey not a destination," Rice told them after a feast-breaking dinner during Ramadan. Marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, Ramadan ended Wednesday.
Rice was presented with the Quran, the Muslim holy book.
President Bush planned to give an address Thursday at an Islamic center in Washington.
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