muslim congressman,Do you think he should be sworn in with the Bible or is it ok to use the koran?
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He should be sworn in using the Bible.  American tradition should not compromise because of someone's religion.  He should compromise.  America should not
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well, as a muslim myself, i think i would turn him in. he is not a true muslim, because islam is a religion of peaceful coexistance with other religions. I would turn him in because he is a terrorist, and someone who is a leader of a terrorist group, and kills someone should be executed even by islamic law. so i would turn him in.
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Yes, I think it's a big deal, and I am NOT offended to find those words on our coins.  It is one of the very few places that God is still honored in our country.  Should we invalidate the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights, because they make reference to God?  No!  This country was founded in Christianity, and although I do firmly believe in freedom from religious persecution, I think we've gone way too far on the other side... it is now the Christians who are persecuted, our prayers are not allowed, the very basic principals that this country was founded on are litigated, and all by people claiming to be offended by it... well, you know what?  In many other countries, being the "wrong" religion can get you jailed and executed.  We allow you the God-given right to disagree, but what right do you have to change  who we are?!?!  This country was founded on Christian principals, and you have the right to live here and not be a Christian (although I pray for those lost souls), but that does not mean that you have the right to interfere with my rights, either.  Keep God in all that we do, to honor our forefathers, and honor our FATHER.
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Of course you can. If i study Islam all my life there are still new things to learn. Its impossible to know everything before becoming a Muslim. I have no need for new testaments or old testaments i have my Quran which is the finale book from God. Have i read the bible? yes.
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Thousands of people here in Istanbul think that he shouldn't have come here - the question is not merely his recent comments on Muhammad but also past comments (when he was still a cardinal) about Turkey's place in Europe. He's not a popular figure here.\n\nHowever, as far as I'm concerned, whatever. His work here has more to do with the Orthodox Church than is does with either Islam or Catholicism. As the Republic of Turkey is not officially a Muslim country, he's as welcome here as anyone else.\n\nBut it doesn't change my life in any way knowing he's here.
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Simply, no.  The Koran is not a prophetic book, but the Bible is.
140765
I couldn't agree more. I believe he should be arrested for sedition, under the Richo statutes. He is a terrorist just like his buddies Saddamm and Bin Laden. Anyone who sides themselves with Islam should be considered a terorrist.
90087
I agree with you, I'm a born again Christian too.  However, Muslims rewrote the Bible to accomodate their beliefs.  I once read that the Koran is a collection of passages "lifted and twisted" from the Bible ... no offense to any Muslims out there, but I guess the truth hurts.
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What utter nonsense.  As someone who has read the Koran, as well as many other sacred books, I have to wonder at the ignorance of your question.  Why haven't you actually read the holy books of Islam? Shall we look at Muhammed's own words?\n\nWarning:  Many pages of the other awful things Muhammed encouraged could be shared, and will if you wish and ask, on any topic under the sun, or moon as the case may be.\n\nBukhari:V4B52N220 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been made victorious with terror.’” \nQur’an 8:12 “I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them because they oppose Allah and His Apostle.” \nQur’an 8:57 “If you gain mastery over them in battle, inflict such a defeat as would terrorize them, so that they would learn a lesson and be warned.” \nIshaq:326 “If you come upon them, deal so forcibly as to terrify those who would follow, that they may be warned. Make a severe example of them by terrorizing Allah’s enemies.”\nQur’an 8:67 “It is not fitting for any prophet to have prisoners until he has made a great slaughtered in the land.”\nIshaq:588 “When the Apostle descends on your land none of your people will be left when he leaves.” \nTabari IX:42 “We have been dealt a situation from which there is no escape. You have seen what Muhammad has done. Arabs have submitted to him and we do not have the strength to fight. You know that no herd is safe from him. And no one even dares go outside for fear of being terrorized.”\nIshaq:326 “Allah said, ‘No Prophet before Muhammad took booty from his enemy nor prisoners for ransom.’ Muhammad said, ‘I was made victorious with terror. The earth was made a place for me to clean. I was given the most powerful words. Booty was made lawful for me. I was given the power to intercede. These five privileges were awarded to no prophet before me.’” \nIshaq:327 “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’” \nQur’an 7:3 “Little do you remember My warning. How many towns have We destroyed as a raid by night? Our punishment took them suddenly while they slept for their afternoon rest. Our terror came to them; Our punishment overtook them.”\nIshaq:510 “When the Apostle looked down on Khaybar he told his Companions, ‘O Allah, Lord of the Devils and what into error they throw, and Lord of the winds and what they winnow, we ask Thee for the booty of this town and its people. Forward in the name of Allah.’ He used to say this of every town he raided.”\nBukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet offered the Fajr Prayer [Prayer of Fear] near Khaybar when it was still dark. He said, ‘Allahu-Akbar!’ [Allah is Greatest] Khaybar is destroyed, for whenever we approach a hostile nation to fight, then evil will be the morning for those who have been warned.’ Then the inhabitants came out running on their roads. The Prophet had their men killed; their children and woman were taken as captives.”\nBukhari:V9B87N127  “The Prophet said, ‘I have been given the keys of eloquent speech and given victory with terror.’”\nIshaq:517 “Khaybar was stormed by the Apostle’s squadron, fully armed, powerful and strong. It brought certain humiliation with Muslim men in its midst. We attacked and they met their doom. Muhammad conquered the Jews in fighting that day as they opened their eyes to our dust.”\nTabari VIII:116/Ishaq:511 “So Muhammad began seizing their herds and their property bit by bit. He conquered home by home. The Messenger took some people captive, including Safiyah and her two cousins. The Prophet chose Safiyah for himself.”\nBukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet had their men killed, their children and woman taken captive.”\nTabari VIII:129 “After the Messenger had finis
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Might I ask if you have actually read the Koran?   If so, you should have found that it is for the most part a very peaceful book.   As with all beliefs, anything can be interpreted to suit good or bad - it's all how you look at it.\n\nThe Bible could be held out as violent (eye for an eye etc) as could the Torah.\n\nAnything can be used and interpreted to justify actions in the name of Religion.\n\n"They are not peaceful people like us?".. who is 'they' exactly?   If you think 'us' is a peaceful world, look again.
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:}\nI'm afraid you will have to settle for the more recent cartoons . Muslims would never have left such an artifact for fear the truth would be seen in his likeness.
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as far as i know , he is a fine man ..i think leaders of muslim countries should follow his steps regarding turning their countries into non religious ones (religion is in the heart and mind of persons not countries)
436804
read the book then his collected speeches he did the 5 pillars of the faith prayer fasting charityteaching the Hadj a visit to the Holy sites in Arabia mecca and Medina the mosque of the Rock,,. when he saw the people of all nations clans and colors there praying beside him he started to preach peace and the teaching of the infidel{ whites} and for this louis Farrakhan Helped to murder him with a shotgun he just recently apologized to the widow but the Koran says you must respect the people of the book all the people that are the inheritors of Abraham  Christians and Jews they Call upon the same ONE GOD
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None. It’s not his decision or his right, or that on anyone else's with a God complex.  He's a wealthy Saudi man who didn't fit in.  No one appointed him the representative of anyone.  The only way I could see him able to avenge anyone is the people who chose to follow him.  Most of these people I consider zealots and bigots who should be stopped (sort of like the Klu Klux Klan or the Spanish Inquisition), so I don’t see avenging their captures or deaths as a legitimate act.  I do see that some Arabs and Muslims have real reasons to be upset, but I don’t see how Bin Laden is their “avenger.”  I think that people who don't directly target civilians or support regimes like the Taliban who so grievously harm their civilians would be the best people to represent those civilians.  I also think it should be people from that group: rich Saudi men with tremendous advantages who still couldn't make a positive difference on his co-citizens' lives in his own country need not apply.
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The verses that be quoted by Muslims would need further research because it isnt easy trying to convey the message into english from arabic. These quotes are not translations but an interperation of the Quran.
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Koran, which is a the holy book used by Muslims.
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yeah....he did. he heard the idhan(the call to prayer)for muslims. not sure if he became muslim or not. but i dont think he was taken out of books for that...that would be terrible if that happened to him. why wouldnt he still be considered an american hero? that seems a little extreme.