RSSO Ye, of Little Faith
When Barack Obama announced his intentions to run for president, most Americans doubted that the country was ready to elect a black man. Fast-forward to today and many minds have changed. Despite having a funny name and an “angry black woman”as his spouse, Obama has prevailed, moving a step closer to shedding America’s racist image. And though America seems poised to elect a black president, one thing still remains—he better believe in Christ.
The latest drama in the Obama saga is his perceived irreverence of Muslims. From his staunch denial of internet rumors claiming he’s Muslim, to reports about women being denied the opportunity to stand behind him on stage at a campaign event for wearing traditional Muslim head scarves, the sentiment that Obama is doing whatever he can to disassociate himself with the Islamic faith is becoming a problem.
Andrea Elliott of the New York Times summed it up saying, “When Mr. Obama began his presidential campaign, Muslim Americans from California to Virginia responded with enthusiasm, seeing him as a long-awaited champion of civil liberties, religious tolerance and diplomacy in foreign affairs. But more than a year later, many say, he has not returned their embrace.” (Click here to read the article.)
Whether you truly believe Obama “hates” Muslims or think he’s just playing politics, there’s a larger issue at hand. Muslim is slowly becoming the new nigger in America. Agree or disagree. Also, would you vote for a muslim candidate? Chime in…
70 Comments, Comment or Ping
mrschocolatestuff
yes i would because not all muslims are terrorists or extreme terrorists.
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:12 am:
But is Muslim the new nigger?
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 9:22 am:
Can you elaborate? What do you mean?
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:33 am:
Has the word become equal to the word nigger? Every since 9/11 people of the Islamic faith have suffered similar discrimination that blacks have. Has religion trumped race in America when it comes to the people we focus our hate on? To me it sure does seem like it.
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leighton reply on June 24, 2008 1:20 pm:
Yes the Muslims are the news niggers and rightly so. The word nigger means a black ignorant incompetent person. Yes people from the middle east are darker than white people. Yes the Muslims are trying to spread their religion though violence not persuasion. That qualifies them as NIGGERS
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Talisman reply on June 24, 2008 4:25 pm:
Hold up! Not all Muslims are violent! What da hell is up with that generalized statement? Are all black people thieves or gangsters? Are all of us on welfare? Look at the media coverage and movies and you might think so. Same thing applies to Muslims and Islam. A few bad, publicity seeking fools do not make a people, culture, or religion. I’m an agnostic myself and I believe in God. Am I a heathen if I don’t go to church on Sundays but follow a good portion of the tenets put forth in the Bible (at times more so that God fearing people who attend church every week?!)? This is a damn fine line you’re treading when you make stereotypical generalizations about a people or a religion.
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brenda reply on June 25, 2008 7:28 am:
I agree. I thought that was very ignorant considering this is a yahoo group for Black Colleges and Universities. That type of thinking does not show any form of being educated through higher learning. I’m Christian (Baptist) and not all of us are the same. So to say that about Muslims is very disrespectful. I may not agree with their teachings or what they believe. But we are all human first, and part of our religion second. I know people of all walks of faith. Its not the religion that causes people to be evil.
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jmalo reply on June 25, 2008 7:29 am:
christians have killed more people in the name of religion, capitolism, imperialism, and any other negative term we can think of. all religion is opression, but God is real! i ask you, what religion is God?
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brenda reply on June 25, 2008 7:41 am:
God is All-Knowing, Omnipresent, and unconditionally loving. That’s the God I believe in. I happen to be a member of a missionary baptist church that accepts all religions. I don’t discriminate against a person based on what religion they chose. Its the character and actions that represent more of who a person really is about. In all honesty, some of your best loving individuals don’t even step foot in a church. I don’t feel oppressed by my belief. I feel some suffering, but nothing is oppressing about the infinite possibility.
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Malia
Obama’s father was a Muslim and under Muslim law does that automatically make him a Muslim? He was trained at a Muslim school. His brother is a Muslim and he has Muslim sympathies. But we will not see a Muslim president in the near future, and would we really want to? A religious minority candidate other than Christian? America was founded on Christianity, to wipe that all away will take a few more generations. Do we really want an Islamic government???
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:30 am:
America was founded by people who espoused Christianity, but the values of America have never been limited to Christianity. I don’t care if the president is Christian, Muslim Atheist or Agnostic. As long as they’re just and about positive solutions to Americas problems than I’ll stand behind them. To me an Islamic president does not equal an Islamic government. I guess you answered my question without answering it. Muslim is the new nigger.
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 9:39 am:
Your words, not mine.
I don’t follow behind ANYONE blindly. I trust NO ONE!!!!
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:43 am:
And you shouldn’t follow anyone blindly. But would you vote for Obama if he wasn’t a Christian? I would.
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 9:58 am:
I’m voting for him now and I don’t know what the hell he is, so yes, I would. Whatever he is is none of my business. I am not here to judge him, that’s not my job. He’s the only one making his actions look questionable. he’s the only one acting as if he has something hide. i’m not doing it, he’s doing it to himself. All his cards aren’t on the table, that’s for damn sure. Right now, all he is focusing on is doing and saying everything right until he gets elected. After that, WE SHALL SEE!!!!!
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 10:09 am:
what cards do you think he’s hiding?
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 10:09 am:
I think he has a lot of beliefs Christian and Muslim based that we have no clue about. Jeremiah Wright was his pastor for over 20 years, so they definitely share many views….the fact that he is trying sooooooooo hard to push EVERYONE away that doesn’t fall in line with WHITE voters, The Rev, The 2 Muslim women the other day, anything of ANY ethnicity, he is acting BRAND NEW all of a sudden like his views are EVERYBODY’s views in order to mainstream himself for voters. I don’t know ANYTHING about that man except for what he is trying to show me. There is a saying, “Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see….” I’m sticking to that!
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 10:15 am:
I can’t say I disagree with what he’s doing, other than the shunning of the two Muslim ladies. If he wants to win the office he can not come off as a candidate who has specifically ‘black’ interests. I do think he’s trying to frame some traditionally ‘black’ issues under the umbrella of poverty which would affect many whites also.
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 10:18 am:
Agreed! Who doesn’t lie when trying to get a new job??? I mean we all show our best faces in the interview process and highlight our strengths to get the position. He’s doing what he has to do to get the job he wants. PERIOD!
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"A Mom" reply on June 24, 2008 11:49 am:
I think religion should stay out of politics. I taught we wanted a good president. Not a muslim, buddist, christian etc. I am a christian and my religion does not give me the right to say. Who is bad and who is good? If that was the case than why has Bush been in office for so long. The Lord does things for a reason and what he puts in place for what ever reason. So shall it be. We need to stop trying to control what is going to be. I may not want a muslim president but my job is not to judge whoever.
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 12:41 pm:
Co-sign!
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Talisman reply on June 24, 2008 4:28 pm:
“A Mom”, I completely agree. Politics and religion do not mix well, even though American conservatives have been trying their hardest to do so. (Its just a ploy anyway to get elected.)
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pinlight reply on June 25, 2008 8:53 am:
what is this, that the muslims are the new nigga’s? Are you saying that muslims are ignorant. That is such an unfair statement. I am not muslim i am christian but i fell it is unfair to judge anyone before you know them. Do have a clear understanding of what muslims are all about. What they have been taught and why they do what they do? In america i think we have the more laid back versions of muslims in america. Also here we go again did we question Senator clinton’s faith? Are we questioning Mc cains’s faith Did we make a big todo about President Bush’s faith? Is there some unwritten rule that says that you have to be of a faith the america deems acceptable? If we did not have the tragedy of 9/11 would we still be questioning Senator Obama’s faith or will we down him for something else. I say all this because we can sometime be our worst enemy. As A Mom says politics and religon don’t mix will never mix. so let’s judge him on his quailifacations and not his religon. Becasue everyone has there own interpretaion of the bible.
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 9:35 am:
Obama also went to catholic school and has been a member of a christian church for about 20 years.
Islamic law does not make the son of a muslim a muslim. To be a muslim one must proclaim the shahadah, which is the basic tenet of Islam.
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:40 am:
Alfred,
Exactly. But because Muslim is the new nigger all these unjustified stereotypes of Islam exist. I blame the media first, but I also blame the people who are to closed minded to explore what other faiths are really about. I love all religions that teach positive change.
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"A Mom" reply on June 24, 2008 11:58 am:
And who says a Muslim president would want to make our country Muslims. It almost sounds like what whites (some) and other races are saying. “Obama is going to put black people in power” if he becomes president. Come on people. What ever religion he is, lets stop trying to make conclusions.
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K RAMSEY
This country will never have an Islamic form of government. Our Constitution would not allow for one. I think that it would be nearly impossible for a person who is not a Christian to be elected President. At this point, the country has elected politicians of other faiths, politicians who have alternative lifestyles, women, and minorities, but I doubt that we will see in our lifetime a legitimate Presidential candidate that is not a Christian.
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:36 am:
Remember, that’s what they said about a black man being the president. Realize we’ve already elected a Muslim to Congress, Keith Ellison, a Democrat from Minnesota.
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 9:37 am:
Disagree, the constitution would allow a islamic influenced government if the majority of the people wanted it. I do agree that it’s nearly impossible for someone non christian to be elected president in america.
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K RAMSEY reply on June 24, 2008 9:50 am:
Al, look at your history. You are correct that someone of the Islamic faith can be elected, but it would take an act of Congress to make that transition. That would not happen. This country would not elect a candidate that is not a Christian. Again, look at your history.
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 9:51 am:
I agree with you but why would an act of Congress is necessary to elect a non christian? Faith is not a constitutional requirement for the office of president.
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K RAMSEY reply on June 24, 2008 10:14 am:
You are right AL. But it is a moral one.
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 10:20 am:
I’m still not following. What is a Moral Act of Congress?
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K RAMSEY reply on June 24, 2008 10:33 am:
Not a moral act of Congress, but a moral act of the electorate to elect a candidate of the Muslim faith. At this point, all that most people show is negativity when discussing people of the Muslim faith. They know nothing or very little, but will ignorantly spew unbiased and biased rhetoric when discussing the Muslim faith. That is why I take the stance that I do. I have been wrong before, and today may be a day that I am wrong AL.
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Alfred reply on June 24, 2008 10:36 am:
I agree with you Keith. It would take a changing of hearts and minds before a muslim could be elected president. I wonder how folks would respond to a jewish person running for president. I had always wondered if that hurt Gore’s campaign.
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Talisman reply on June 24, 2008 4:31 pm:
Got a question, are you including Catholicism into Christianity? If not, J.F. Kennedy was Catholic. But I do agree, it is nearly impossible to get a non_Christian elected as POTUS in this country.
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moon reply on June 25, 2008 7:32 am:
Back in the 50’s some guy who was running for President received bad press because he was a Catholic. So I guess it’s a Christian thing.
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mrschocolatestuff reply on June 25, 2008 7:33 am:
well being a christian doesnt mean you are catholic. you can be any religion and be a christian. i say this with a whisper because some catholics wouldnt agree. i believe being a christian is behaving in a way that would eventually get you a spot in heaven- if that is what you believe. you treat others the way you want to be treated. you should have high morals, ethics and standards and also have geniune concern for another human being.. so to properly answer, i’d say yes, being a christian should be a qualificaition for presidency BUT being a catholic- no. i think all religions teach their members on how to be christian-like therefore if you have an honest, moral bone in your body, and you have a love for your fellow man, you may be an ideal president. i dont care what religion you are.
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moon reply on June 25, 2008 7:34 am:
I was baptist and raised as a Catholic but underneath it all those who live by the book or atleast try to are all Christians in God’s eyes, even us Catholics are.
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Malia reply on June 25, 2008 7:37 am:
When I was engaged I became a catholic so we could get married in the church. Two years of cathecism classes and got baptized. My whole thing was I couldn’t pray to Mary and I dang sure didn’t see how confessing to a man behind a screen would absolve me of anything when I could go DIRECTLY to my Father. But all religion’s have their doctrine….I waasn’t judging them I just wasn’t down with it for MYSELF.
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mrschocolatestuff reply on June 25, 2008 7:38 am:
that’s what i say but lots equate catholicism with christian behavior i want a president who cares about the safety of his or her nation and will work hard to preserve that in addition to the poverty, the healthcare, education and housing issues..
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Malia reply on June 25, 2008 7:39 am:
DITTO!!!!
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The Beautiful Mind
This is the one thing I hate about politics they are too wrapped up in
religion. Worrying about what religion candidates are doesnt have
anything to do what they are going to do for this country. Look at Bush hes a
Christian and he has condemned this country to hell. People who act
like they are holier then thou are the worst ones. It all about getting
the best person for the job…
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 9:38 am:
Bush is not a Christian. He’s a capitalist. He’s been successful at using the Christian faith to gain votes and power in this country, but nothing about his actions are Christ-like.
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The Beautiful Mind reply on June 24, 2008 10:19 am:
You are right about that. Hey is nothing but an opportunist looking to
prosper at the expense of the entire country…
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"A Mom" reply on June 24, 2008 12:01 pm:
He is a devil.
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Sardonyx Jade
YES!
—
“Tragedy Changed Everything”
I was a satisfied African American Muslima
Proud of my race my country and my beliefs
On display for all to see but
Our national tragedy changed everything
Immediately radically
Altering my thinking about humanity
Kindness and cruelty
And how they are mortal enemies
Now I was a conspiracy theorist
But is was not until this that I
Began to subscribe to conspiracy theories
That spotlights the Bush Administration
As not just a benefactor but a beneficiary
Of the spoils of war within the Middle East
Public opinion quickly altered from before
When the crowds roared
“Recount the votes” to “He’s a war time hero”
And let us not forget how fast he spent
Social security funds previously denied
Bush became praised when he was ridiculed and despised
Domestically Internationally
How fortuitous it seems that
Our national tragedy changed everything
I stood on the corner fully veiled
Where a glass bottle and venomous words
That I refuse to repeat were hurled at me
I waited there for city transportation
When the driver saw me
He kept going in his direction
Heaven forbid he should stop
As I was the enemy
To my surprise the “stars and stripes” appeared
On every car far and wide across the country
Pledging allegiance to hypocrisy
Their tyrant is gone yet ours remains
And since that day I have not been the same
Proud no more rather fearful of hatred and bigotry
Therefore unveiled is how you see me as
Our national tragedy changed everything even me
(c) 2004 Sardonyx Jade
http://www.sardonyx- jade.com
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 10:02 am:
I’m sorry that happened to you. You don’t deserve that, no one does!
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Sardonyx Jade reply on June 24, 2008 10:35 am:
The 9/11 experience was an incredible revelation to real modern danger of racism and prejudice. What happened was a mere microscopic version of the atrocities our ancestors endured. It was then that I internalized the true strength of OUR TRIBE.
Thank you for your kindness.
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Jay Rome
Actually, America was not found on Christianity, in fact America has no official religion. The fact that freedom of religion is protected here in America means that a political candidate has the right to practice any religion of their choice. You seem to have gotten caught up in the hype that being a Muslim is a terrible thing despite all of the documented mass murders committed by Christian in the name of Christianity through out history. Politics is no place for religion. Practice whatever religion you want but don’t impose your views upon others.
If you see being a Christian as a qualification to be the president of this country then we are not better than any of our alleged enemies who have embedded religion into the very core of their government.
As soon as we deem it acceptable to bar candidates based upon religion it will become acceptable to bar them based upon other categories such as race, sex, financial status or sexual orientation.
If you want religion in your life go to church but keep it out of politics.
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Jay Rome reply on June 24, 2008 10:13 am:
Hypocrisy is abound in America ….. People need to stop being blind sheep lead in masses and do their own thinking.
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TROUBLMan reply on June 24, 2008 10:53 am:
Who has gotten caught up in the hype that being a Muslim is a terrible thing? Not me. I’m neither Christian or Muslim but I would vote for both. Both religions have been used to grab power. Both religions have been used to justify murder. But at the end of the day, I can’t blame the faiths. Instead, I blame the individuals the misinterpret the faiths.
But you do have to admit that being Christian is a qualification for being president. No it’s not in the Constitution , but it is in the minds of American voters, who are mostly Christian.
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Malia reply on June 24, 2008 11:06 am:
Race and religion are distinct issues. Religion, just like political philosphy, denotes a certain value system. It may or may not be good, but every election is a journey of identity politics. If you’re a Christian, a candidate’s Christianity is the first level of similarity of beliefs that helps you identify with and align yourself with that candidate. If you’re Catholic instead of Protestant, like Kennedy, you may have to show me how you identify with me on other levels. You’re right - American Muslims are great citizens, but I think we have to look at it against the backdrop that Muslims are not a particularly loved population - from Europe to India (where they are hated) to the U.S. after 9-11. And thus, a Muslim may have further to go in proving a shared value system with the average American than a Christian, a Muslim, a Mormon, a Jehovah’s Witness, a Buddhist, or even an atheist. BUT ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!!!
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mrschocolatestuff reply on June 24, 2008 11:19 am:
no but society will tell you differently.
when elections come around, you notice candidates coming out of their churches with their families and reporters often stress their religious backgrounds.
once everyone realizes that all religions stem from one belief, things would run smoothly…
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Jay Rome reply on June 24, 2008 12:42 pm:
I think that there are enough christians out there who vote that don’t take religion into consideration when voting for a candidate that its not a requirement. If it was, Obama wouldn’t have gotten this far.
What does religion have to do with Foreign Policy or the Economy. Prayer aint gonna improve the education system. What about the discovery of natural resources or the creation of re-usable transportation fuels …. how will being a Christian help that.
Do you ask your Banker what his/her religion is before you put your money there. What about the people who are around your children almost as much as you, do you ask the principle or teachers of your children if they are Christian or not. So why single out the President. And if being a Christian is any indication that a person will be a good president how do you explain our current President.
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leighton reply on June 24, 2008 1:10 pm:
Hello
Yes having the Judeo_Christian ethic is important for being President. WHY? IT is written, “The ungodly must not stand in the judgment, nor the sinner in the congregation of the righteous.” Ps 1:5. Then there is the mystery(not easily understood) of the Body of Christ; being in ideological agreement, we function as a living organism.
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"A Mom" reply on June 24, 2008 4:45 pm:
the lord does things for a reason. And we are not to question. Believe eeverything that happen good and bad are for his reason. Those who judge will be judged.
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Talisman reply on June 24, 2008 4:34 pm:
Co-sign!
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Talisman reply on June 24, 2008 4:35 pm:
LOL, That was for TM’s post.
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nathaniel x vance
You pose a totally legit question, and as we all should know, america and white supremacy is as beholden to each other as a handle is to a fiery hot boiling pot! That is the major problem with all this nation does regarding third world countries, and when there is something of value involved like gold or oil, the covetousness only increase exponentially in blood and loss of life! You talk about addiction and satanism, herein lies in a nut shell america greatest preoccupation!
For this wicked soon to be defunct nation, there is NO cure except destruction/ separation which is soon upon the horizon before 2012 ad!
salaam akwaaba jambo
http://zetaheaven. org
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jmalo
religion and race go hand and hand as far as opression goes. whites have terrorized us in the name of christianity and arabs have done the same to us in the name of islam. all races know that Akibulan is the cradle of civilization. they have studied us and most of us have not studied ourselves enough to know that without Afrikan spiriutality there would be no so-called religion period. in the quest to continue white supremacy they will speak and act against anyting that brings about any kind of resistance to them. look how they view Jeremiah Wright and Nat Turner, both are/where christian preachers
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nathaniel x vance
Vote for a Muslim candidate? You bet your last pair of shoes or pants
or dress that I would as Muslims are trustworthy and courageous ( NOI) !
First of all, obama is a registered christian, and not a muslim in not
a single temple or masjid today - not one!! So , how come you are saying
that he is a muslim?
As for the nigg*r question, you need to drop it. Satan is still ruling a
whole hell of a lot of us. WE can’t or haven’t chosen to drop the
mentality that white supremists tried their evil wicked best to
inculcate within us - that we were inferior. I never was a nigger nor a
negro. So such questions are vestiges more pointed toward the devil
rather me or us.
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moble
This whole issue is, in my opinion, being used in order to divert our attentions away from the real issues that we ALL have to deal with. If you are a Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, etc., each and every one of your children are at risk of having no (or little to none) health care, the price of gas in each and every persons car on this forum costs the exact same, the planet that we all live on is at risk because of global warming, etc. The religious belief of the best person for the job is a non issue…just so long as that man (or woman) is able to make the necessary changes needed to help those in need. Whether Sen. Obama is a Muslim or not is unimportant. ..it’s just another issue used by the right to divert attention away from real problems, and, the media’s lust for things to report when they have little else. I have been an ardent supporter of Sen. Obama’s since 2004 (and many others in my association have been much longer), I’ve been
Muslim for 25 years and, wouldn’t vote for anyone else during this election cycle. I have no fear whatsoever of being forced (or even approached) by anyone trying to “convert” me due to who I vote for. In my humble opinion, I think it best we not allow those that would have us do so, become immersed in “fretting” over these trifle issues. There are those in society that have an agenda…keep the clouds plentiful so the people can’t see the sky.
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Lamar
I feel everyone’s side of the story here. However we have to realize that Islam, Judaism and Christianity means something different to Black Americans, Black Asians and Some African Peoples than it Means to other groups of peoples, Especially Black Americans. Our Concepts of God from Religions, Esoteric and Metaphysical Teachings reflects our Personal Backgrounds, Experiences and Those of Our Ancestors here.
Black Africans, Black Asians and Black Americans come from Tribal, Ethnic and National systems Whose Practices and Customs Are Rooted in Human Spirituality, Evolution, Patriarchal and Matriarchal Teachings of All Types, Namely Vodun, Animism and Messianic Doctrines, Teachings and Beliefs of All Types.
However We have to realize that RELIGION, Especially that of Christianity and Islam
has played a very negative role in the enslavement and oppression of Black Americans.
White Christians and Black/Indian Islamics were THE PRINCIPAL PERPETRATORS of
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade of West Africans, OUR ANCESTORS, and The Enslavement of Native Black American Indians of the Southeast United States and The Island Nations here in the Americas, Also OUR ANCESTORS.!! !
All of this was done for Political, Religious, Economic, Industrial Power and Gender Control so to Speak based on Racial, Tribal and Ethnic Reasons, in Short, Culture Warfare
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Q.
i know i’m late on this, but great post TM..
BUT..
where are y’all getting your information from.. i’m seeing people question everything about the man, and talk about him hiding and this and that.. really?? please don’t let the media fool you.. dude hasn’t hidden anything.. he has a couple books out that tells you just about everything.. he doesn’t have issues with Muslims.. anyone from Chicago knows how strong that population is and has been, and he’s been there with them (not necessarily for them) on those front lines of equality.. Muslims (and Barack) has gotten a bad name.. i would vote for anyone that stands up to the standard of being a good leader.. i don’t care what religion.. shoot, Bush has professed Christianity and has acted like God was on his side and his side only.. in my talks with my God, i’ve talked about Bush.. dang near told God to get that MF’er out, ASAP.. so, i wonder if we have 2 different Gods that we speak to, cuz the one i talk to, isn’t the one that i would have choose sides like Bush has done..
if people look at Barack’s staff, it is a nice mix of people, dominated by women of all shapes, colors and sizes.. to say he has alienated Muslims is wild to me.. it’s crazy that ppl tried to make him into something that he wasn’t, and he had to say it over and over again.. that alone makes ppl think that he is against them, but in all actuality, all he is doing is answering the same question every dang day.. i just don’t get it.. the dude has admitted to smoking weed (although his purple lips make it hard for him not to admit that), loving Black women, doing stuff Malia does, etc, and people still come for his head..
and the church thing? really? Rev. Wright?? that’s still an issue.. my Pastor in Chicago (which Barack attended as well) had Alzheimer’s and start feeling up church ladies.. none of us stood for that, but we still attended the church.. a church is much bigger than one person.. shoot, i didn’t learn about the “feelin’ ya booty” stuff until much later.. which isn’t hard to believe.. why can people not separate a man from the cloth?? that dude outside of the pulpit is just another dude.. point blank..
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Malia reply on June 25, 2008 1:40 pm:
Well just for the record, while you over in the Caicos Islands gettin’ all tan and toasty……., two Muslim women were not allowed to appear behind Barack and last week, he telephoned the two Muslim women to apologize. That’s where it all started. Then Muslim political and civic leaders expressed disappointment and even anger at the distance that Obama has kept from them. I am in agreement w/ you that our votes shouldn’t be contingent on spiritual beliefs but they definitely do come into play.
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Q. reply on June 25, 2008 3:53 pm:
nah, i feel y’all with that.. but it wasn’t him.. it was his campaign people, which is why he apologized personally when he found out.. it wasn’t him, which is what i’m speaking to..
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Q.
oh, and i guess a Muslim could be considered the new nigger.. but not for the reasons that damn crackhead above stated.. dude needs to be slapped..
i’m just sayin’..
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sam
Muslims will never be the new n-a. There are only one group of people considered as n-a in the amerikas or the western new world. Once the system of racism white surpremecy is understood. Blacks will never compare anyone struggles to that of Black Afrikans in this counry.
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Michelle Hawkins
Yes there is a move on to shift niggerdom ont muslims, But as with Blacks, people can call you anything they want. The queston is do you except it.
Michelle Hawkins (Yes I am a BLACK WOMAN)
Article, “There are No Niggers In My Family”
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dez
Can not honestly say that I disagree with you. . .”they” are always trying to find ways to keep
“us” down one way or another, labeling muslims as the new nigger is only one of the many that exist.
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♦ Cypher - America in the Mirror
February 7, 2008
♦ Baldwyn - Fear of a Black President?
March 8, 2008
♦ TROUBLMan - Hate Mail
July 1, 2008
♦ TROUBLsome - Half-history
June 4, 2008