City Council: Columbus passes resolution that condemns Islamophobia

[Ultralight]

What the heck?

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/10/24/1024-council-passes-resolution-against-islamophobia.html?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Local+politics&utm_source=facebook#

[LDAHL]

It's so uplifting when governments assume the role of moral compass.

Whenever I face an ethical dilemma, I like to ask myself, "What would a quorum of the Columbus City Council do?"

[Ultralight]

The government is condemning people's thoughts.

Thoughts. People's... thoughts.

[Alan]

The government is condemning people's thoughts.

Thoughts. People's... thoughts.
Dude, this is the brave new world modern progressivism promises. You'll either have to get used to it or get off that boat.

[iris lilies]

The government is condemning people's thoughts.

Thoughts. People's... thoughts.
And the article quotes a Jewish woman and her "never again" campaign, yet she cant see she is promoting a new pogrom in her protectionist stance.

All the Nazis were doing was protecting the Aryan race and culture.

[Ultralight]

I am currently reading the Quran. I wonder how many Columbus city council members have read it.

[Chicken lady]

1) so what did the resolution actually say?

And

2) we need action! Let's pass a resolution!

>8)

[iris lilies]

This is the text in the agenda of the Columbus City Council. I dont know if it was modified in session, but it likely passed as written:


Title
To Condemn Religious Intolerance and the Rise of Islamophobia, and Declare Support for the Muslim Community in the City of Columbus.

Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is proud to be a racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse city, and home to one-quarter of Ohio’s foreign-born population; and

WHEREAS, Columbus is home to thousands of Muslims whose faith inspires them to give back every day and to contribute to our City as United States military personnel, police officers, doctors, nurses, caregivers, business owners, teachers, and many other roles that are integral to the success of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, the people of Columbus have a long history of opening their arms to all peoples and the increasing prevalence of anti-Muslim rhetoric is adverse to both our community’s belief system, as well as our nation’s founding principle of religious liberty; and

WHEREAS, this year marks the 1,400th anniversary of the Charter of Medina, a constitutional contract between the Prophet Muhammad and the people of Medina, which guaranteed religious liberty for all, regardless of faith; and

WHEREAS, this year marks the 225th anniversary of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, which enshrined the principle of religious liberty into the jurisprudence of the country; and

WHEREAS, Muslims, like members of all religious backgrounds, should be treated with the dignity, care, and compassion that every human being deserves, irrespective of faith; and

WHEREAS, hatred, fear, and discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, religion, or national origin is detrimental to all people who cherish freedom and equality; and

WHEREAS, all residents of the City ought to confront all forms of religious bigotry, vilification, and denigration and stand with our sisters and brothers throughout the Muslim community; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby condemn religious intolerance and the rise of Islamophobia, and declare support for the Muslim community in the City of Columbus on this day, October 24th, 2016.

[ApatheticNoMore]

I am currently reading the Quran. I wonder how many Columbus city council members have read it.

there's no doubt as crazy in the old testament, going to a local mosque might be more instructive about how Islam is actually practiced. I can't say I have though.

[bae]

I've spent time on several occasions at this place, and recommend the experience:

http://daralislam.org/programs.aspx

Good programs, nice people, great architecture.

[Ultralight]

there's no doubt as crazy in the old testament, going to a local mosque might be more instructive about how Islam is actually practiced. I can't say I have though.

Which Mosque in which city in which state in which nation?

[JaneV2.0]

I don't see anything wrong with the way it's worded, but that type of resolution shouldn't be necessary in a civilized society--especially one that was founded on freedom of/from religion.

[JayPee]

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby condemn religious intolerance and the rise of Islamophobia, and declare support for the Muslim community in the City of Columbus on this day, October 24th, 2016.

I can agree to condemn relgious intolerance. But why a special treatment for muslims? What about other religious communities? Guess the Jewish community is celebrating that resolution...

[ApatheticNoMore]

Which Mosque in which city in which state in which nation?

local

[Ultralight]

local

To whom? And are all local Mosques the same?

[jp1]

I can agree to condemn relgious intolerance. But why a special treatment for muslims?.

For the same reason that it's black lives matter, not all lives matter. Once I start seeing talking heads on the tv saying 'you 'regular' Christians need to take responsibility to denounce the violent ones shooting up abortion clinics and the like if you want us to believe your religion isn't violent,' then we can stop singling out muslims for something like this.

[Ultralight]

I think we should protect Muslims from discrimination.

I also think that we should retain and protect our rights to criticize bad ideas, many of which are found in Islam and other religions and philosophies.

I don't think this resolution does either.

[LDAHL]

I think we should protect Muslims from discrimination.

I also think that we should retain and protect our rights to criticize bad ideas, many of which are found in Islam and other religions and philosophies.

I don't think this resolution does either.

I think there is a degree to which certain elements have difficulty discriminating between criticism and discrimination. It can be complicated to weigh the conflicting rights of various parties in the real world. Should a Muslim baker refuse an order for a gay wedding, relying on official tolerance for his beliefs?

This kind of resolution is mere feel-good piffle akin to those towns declaring themselves "nuclear free zones".