The message was received and the shift in tone acknowledges the respect due to every faith tradition. This outcome belongs entirely to the 294 people who stood up for inclusion. Let us keep paying attention to ensure this kind of progress stays on firm ground.
Dear David Barton,
On Thursday, July 11, the Senate invited a Hindu to deliver the morning prayer traditionally delivered by a Christian Senate chaplain. In response, you sent your supporters a letter condemning the historic occasion. You argued that Hinduism is polytheistic and claimed the faith has
so tired of this intolerance. hinduism has been here for a long time and its just as valid as anything else.
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Sarah Atkinson
18 years ago
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America is built for everyone not just one group. leave the senate prayers alone this is 2014 and we have more to worry about.
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Jessica Ortiz
18 years ago
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wow the ignorance is real. maybe actually learn something about other religions before you start writing nasty letters.
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Kevin Park
19 years ago
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embarrassing that this is even a debate. let people pray how they want.
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David Wilkinson
19 years ago
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GET OVER IT. the country is diverse and people pray in different ways. stop trying to force your own view down everyone elses throat.
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Michael Kennedy
19 years ago
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Barton is way out of line here. keep religion out of the capitol if you cant be respectful to every faith.
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The message was received and the shift in tone acknowledges the respect due to every faith tradition. This outcome belongs entirely to the 294 people who stood up for inclusion. Let us keep paying attention to ensure this kind of progress stays on firm ground.
Dear David Barton,
On Thursday, July 11, the Senate invited a Hindu to deliver the morning prayer traditionally delivered by a Christian Senate chaplain. In response, you sent your supporters a letter condemning the historic occasion. You argued that Hinduism is polytheistic and claimed the faith has
so tired of this intolerance. hinduism has been here for a long time and its just as valid as anything else.