So hispanics can change the American National Anthem as they see fit, but the ACLU supports a high school's decision to not let its valedictorian say "Christ" in her speech. White power, my ass.
You're asking the wrong guy at the wrong time. In recent months, I've actually become a lot more knowledgeable and a lot more tolerant of other world religions and I find Islam to be one of the more commendable religions. Those that adhere to Islam are on par with Judaism in terms of faithfulness, and the Islam religion strives for helping your neighbor and non-violence just as much as the rest of them.
At this point in time, I wouldn't have a problem with it. And in fact, in high school, a Muslim did get up in front of the school at an assembly, fervently praised his god and launched into a diatribe explaining his beliefs (by this time, he was yelling). You can ask Jason about it. His name was Amir Abdullah. I didn't have a real problem with it at the time.
But I see your point. It would cause quite the uproar. But I really think the Judeo/Christian God is rooted a little deeper in the social fabric of America then, say, Allah, or Buddha, or Joseph Smith. Leave it to David to be the voice of reason in my LJ posts.
P.S. Allah and the Christian God are the same guy.
I see your point about the fact that christianity is more firmly rooted in american culture. you cannot overlook the fact that others do not agree with that so you must be respectful. but on the otherhand I do not like curtailing to every single complaint that people have if it is such a small minority. Personally I am agnostic but I could care less if george bush makes a national holiday called christian day (at least we'd get a day off of school!) People have to stop taking things so seriously. As long as you aren't being forced to worship in a certain way how much does it really affect you.
So with all that rambling my verdict is: I couldn't care less if someone thanked jesus in their speach. As long as it can be applied for everyone and a muslim could thank muhammad for whatever.
This was never meant to be focused on religion. It was, rather, a commentary on how the ACLU will defend to protect the free speech liberties of one individual but then be on the other side of the fence when it comes to another individual. Listen: either people can say what they want or they can't.
At this point in time, I wouldn't have a problem with it. And in fact, in high school, a Muslim did get up in front of the school at an assembly, fervently praised his god and launched into a diatribe explaining his beliefs (by this time, he was yelling). You can ask Jason about it. His name was Amir Abdullah. I didn't have a real problem with it at the time.
But I see your point. It would cause quite the uproar. But I really think the Judeo/Christian God is rooted a little deeper in the social fabric of America then, say, Allah, or Buddha, or Joseph Smith. Leave it to David to be the voice of reason in my LJ posts.
P.S. Allah and the Christian God are the same guy.
P.S.S. When are you two coming home?
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So with all that rambling my verdict is: I couldn't care less if someone thanked jesus in their speach. As long as it can be applied for everyone and a muslim could thank muhammad for whatever.
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