Muslims Believe Hijab Snub Not Obama’s Fault
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http://www.hbindependent.com/articles/2008/07/16/blogs_and_columns/soulfood/hbi-soulfood071008.tx
Source: Huntington Beach Independent
Author: Michèle Marr
For nearly two years detractors have accused Barack Obama of being a Muslim. Ultra-conservative commentators have referred to him as B. Hussein Obama and deliberately likened his surname to bin Laden’s first name Osama.
He has defended himself while also condemning the prejudice toward Muslims these acts reflect. As a presidential candidate he has stumped relentlessly on unity, equality and justice.
So to hear of him snubbing two Muslim women at a Detroit political rally in June rang dissonant. In case you missed the incident, I’ll explain.
This statement contradicts McCain’s earlier message of inclusion, which he demonstrated when he rejected the endorsement of Ohio Pastor Rod Parsley, who had referred to Islam as an “anti-Christ religion.” The candidate also rebuffed the support of Pastor John Hagee after Hagee’s prejudiced comments about Muslims, Jews and other Christians came under public scrutiny.
SEE: CAIR Welcomes McCain’s Rejection of Bigoted Pastors
http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?mid1=777&&ArticleID=24889&&name=n&&currPage=3
About Parsley’s hateful rhetoric, McCain said: “I believe there is no place for that kind of dialogue in America, and I believe that even though he [Parsley] endorsed me, and I didn't endorse him, the fact is that I repudiate such talk, and I reject his endorsement.”
SEE: John McCain: Constitution Established a 'Christian Nation'
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/220/story_22001_1.html
SEE ALSO: McCain Changes Tone on Other Pastor?
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/23/1058954.aspx
“Mr. Day’s distorted view dismisses the vast majority of Muslims who stand with our nation to fight extremists and anti-American forces,” said CAIR Legislative Director Corey Saylor. “Senator McCain needs to make it clear that he does not support such a divisive position and that his campaign respects all Americans.”
CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Legislative Director Corey Saylor, Tel: 202-384-8857, E-Mail: csaylor@cair.com; CAIR Strategic Communications Director Ahmed Rehab, Tel: 202-870-0166, E-Mail: arehab@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
Source: Huntington Beach Independent
Author: Michèle Marr
For nearly two years detractors have accused Barack Obama of being a Muslim. Ultra-conservative commentators have referred to him as B. Hussein Obama and deliberately likened his surname to bin Laden’s first name Osama.
He has defended himself while also condemning the prejudice toward Muslims these acts reflect. As a presidential candidate he has stumped relentlessly on unity, equality and justice.
So to hear of him snubbing two Muslim women at a Detroit political rally in June rang dissonant. In case you missed the incident, I’ll explain.
This statement contradicts McCain’s earlier message of inclusion, which he demonstrated when he rejected the endorsement of Ohio Pastor Rod Parsley, who had referred to Islam as an “anti-Christ religion.” The candidate also rebuffed the support of Pastor John Hagee after Hagee’s prejudiced comments about Muslims, Jews and other Christians came under public scrutiny.
SEE: CAIR Welcomes McCain’s Rejection of Bigoted Pastors
http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?mid1=777&&ArticleID=24889&&name=n&&currPage=3
About Parsley’s hateful rhetoric, McCain said: “I believe there is no place for that kind of dialogue in America, and I believe that even though he [Parsley] endorsed me, and I didn't endorse him, the fact is that I repudiate such talk, and I reject his endorsement.”
SEE: John McCain: Constitution Established a 'Christian Nation'
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/220/story_22001_1.html
SEE ALSO: McCain Changes Tone on Other Pastor?
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/23/1058954.aspx
“Mr. Day’s distorted view dismisses the vast majority of Muslims who stand with our nation to fight extremists and anti-American forces,” said CAIR Legislative Director Corey Saylor. “Senator McCain needs to make it clear that he does not support such a divisive position and that his campaign respects all Americans.”
CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Legislative Director Corey Saylor, Tel: 202-384-8857, E-Mail: csaylor@cair.com; CAIR Strategic Communications Director Ahmed Rehab, Tel: 202-870-0166, E-Mail: arehab@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
