Thread: Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan

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"And here in the United States, Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country."

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release
August 11, 2010
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.

Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God. This is a time when families gather, friends host iftars, and meals are shared. But Ramadan is also a time of intense devotion and reflection – a time when Muslims fast during the day and pray during the night; when Muslims provide support to others to advance opportunity and prosperity for people everywhere. For all of us must remember that the world we want to build – and the changes that we want to make – must begin in our own hearts, and our own communities.

These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings. Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality. And here in the United States, Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country. And today, I want to extend my best wishes to the 1.5 billion Muslims around the world – and your families and friends – as you welcome the beginning of Ramadan.

I look forward to hosting an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan here at the White House later this week, and wish you a blessed month.

May God’s peace be upon you.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-off ... on-ramadan

Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.

Is this supposed to be a joke?

Originally Posted by NoBueno

Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.

Is this supposed to be a joke?

Sadly not. I wonder what women in Saudi Arabia or any muslim country has to say about Islam's "tolerance", "progress", "justice" and "dignity" for women.

No wonder we are the laughingstock of the world, our president is a clueless moron.

Originally Posted by NoBueno

Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.

Is this supposed to be a joke?

No, I think he really believes that load of crap. Amazing since the evidence supports just the opposite.

Holy Qurap! It’s that time of year again... Ramadan, the holiest and
most violent month of Islam. Get ready for 30 days of prayer, fasting...
and a butt-load of death and dismemberment in the name of Allah!
If you're wondering how this year's Ramadan killing spree compares
to 2009, or whether other religions can keep pace with the
Islamic body count, then TROP's got you covered! Starting on
Saturday, we will begin posting a running total of deadly violence in
the name of Islam compared to that of all other religions combined.

Ramadan Bombathon 2010
This year the Religion of Peace is bringing it, baby!

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

The link above is a site that keeps a body count and links to stories around the world to stories of the "islamic peace movement"