Judge Moore’s latest column: Keith Ellison should not sit in Congress
2 Comments Published by Greg Jones December 13th, 2006 in Law, Politics, ReligionJudge Moore’s latest column contends that Congress should prevent Representative-elect Keith Ellison (D-MN.) from taking his seat in that body unless he backs off his request to be sworn in on the Koran rather than the Bible. Judge Moore points out that the founding principles of this country–including freedom of conscience–were based on the Bible, whereas, the Koran was not a source used by the Founders and its teachings on the unity of church and state contradict freedom of conscience. Because of this, the judge concludes, if Ellison takes the oath on the Koran he will be contradicting his constituitonal oath.
“Enough evidence exists for Congress to question Ellison’s qualifications to be a member of Congress as well as his commitment to the Constitution in view of his apparent determination to embrace the Quran and an Islamic philosophy directly contrary to the principles of the Constitution. But common sense alone dictates that in the midst of a war with Islamic terrorists we should not place someone in a position of great power who shares their doctrine.”
Judge Moore calls on Congress to prevent Ellison from being able to take his seat in Congress.
As I read the latest column, stating that Keith Ellison should not sit on Congress, my respect and my admiration for Judge Moore grew once again. Without a doubt the column is accurate, and the only way someone could possibly disagree is if they completely ignore the facts. We, the “United States of America”, stand strong because of our faith as a country and because of our Constitution. It clearly is the “Constitution of the United States”. Our United States. In the event someone wanted to better themselves, they have always been welcomed to do so here in the U.S.A. Whether for educational purposes, simple freedom of speech or choice, or just a change of scenery. Our Constitution allows them to do that. The thought of an American Congressman swearing his constitutional oath on the Koran is exactly as stated in Judge Moore’s column, and is a contradiction of the actual oath itself. Now, if it was a Constitution for Islam and Keith Ellison was to be one of their Congressmen, then by all means he should swear his oath on the Koran. But not here. It is simply wrong. My feelings are my own and most people don’t care what they are. But putting someone who embraces the Quran and Islamic Philosophy on the United States Congress and then allowing them to swear their oath on the Koran instead of the Holy Bible makes me feel like I did the day someone stole my magnetic tag off my car. It was a photo of a U.S. Soldier down on one knee. There was an American Flag in the background and the words read “To Out Soldiers, We Are Proud Of You”. In the parking lot of a department store, someone who apparantley disagreed with my pride, took it off my car. I was very angry and very sad. It was a different kind of anger and sadness than I would have normally felt.
As earlier implied toward Judge Moore: I support your Christian-based choices and decisions. I admire your strength and your faith. And I hold the highest respect for you. Thank You.