50,000 Muslims to Pray on Capitol Hill: Guess Who's Not Happy?

They can't get pver their religious concept of blaming Muslims for 9/11...They cannt accept the fact, fear.....

I don't like the idea of anyone praying on Capitol Hill. The United States was established as a secular nation, and that's how we should keep it in order to prevent religious intimidation.

Therefore, Muslims, Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhist, Zoroastrians, Bahai, Sikhs, Shintos, Mormons; whatever religion you may practice- please pray on your own in your temple, mosque, church, wherever, but stay the hell off of Capitol Hill.

Gee, no condemnation of this from atheists? I don't care if you are Christian, Muslim, Jew, or whatever, keep your religion out of politics. Are they actually looking to bring on trouble?

For those deists out there who happen to be in Washington this is probably a gathering worth attending or at least watching. One of the cooler things about Islamic practice is how an entire city will stop for a minute or two while the entire group uniformly turns in one direction and together worships God. It is supposed to produce an incredible feeling of unity and purpose. They rise and fall in giant waves and it is hard not to be caught up in it even if one is not worshiping.

I wonder if they are posting participation rules for Christians

They're praying for america, not a say in government. honestly, nothing wrong with that.

Yeah, that should give the Becksters something to foam over for a while

ironically isnt it the christians who want more religion in public life. prayer in school is ok but capital hill no?gather in hate is pias but praying in mass is offensive?
its not christian idealogy or jewish odealogy vs muslum idealogy its hatefull members of a majority securing thier position through persecuting a minority.
these christians make jesus wince and david horowitz is a mouthpiece half the jews in this country would love to shut up.
if you see information from david horowitz the story is us good arab bad every time. he does not represent judaism any more than rap artists who thank jesus in acceptance speaches represent christianity

Cue the "I told you Obama was Muslim" comments.

Well, not too keen about such a large religious gathering at the capitol, but no harm done, so not a big deal.

On another note: "Stop Islamization of America, or SIOA"

Lol, this group makes me want to wear a burka to school for the fuck of it. Call it a fashion statement!

I would love to film/photograph this event for current!

I'm just waiting for a christian group to plan to pray on the same day and force violence into the issue then spin the whole thing into a "terrorist movement".

upon first reading this, many might wonder if these Muslim realize they will upset some people... well of course, whats the point of doing it without hashing out the arrogant ass holes?

Sure we all want separation of Church and State, but this is not being held by members of the government, and this is not some attempt to get the government to recognize Islam in any sort of way. Plus it doesn't seem that they want to make this a common thing. These Muslims are going to the capitol to pray FOR the country. So any trouble brought on will be due to the selfish and arrogant, and we should not be blown away when it happens, but address the concerns and issues we all have. I look forward to this event.

Can we stop making this into some allegorical message and just look at it as it is? These Muslims want to show that there is such thing as peaceful Muslims, and that Islam is a religion of peace, and here they are demonstrating that. At Obama's inauguration there was a nation-wide prayer led by a pastor, was there not? If the Christians were allowed to pray at Capital Hill, than Muslims should be able too. And what about the Atheists? Well, if you don't believe in a religion then don't pray. Freedom of religion, anyone?

How long till the lie that they are orienting towards the white house instead of mecca becomes propogated on the right? Or that this is another symptom of Obama's messiah complex. I'm taking wagers. My bet is about now.

I think the idea that is presented here is a very poignant one in the way that 50,000 people would choose to gather together to pray FOR the country.Now being an atheist I disagree with the religion that they are a part of but that doesn't mean that the message goes unnoticed, and that to me is the part to be taken into consideration, and not petty issues of government and hate.

Anyone who opposes this on the basis of them being Muslim is exposed as a racist. If any country is in need of prayer right now, it's this one.

Then why pick this venue? How about the Grand Canyon or another beautiful space to make it more meaningful and spiritual? I don't even want 50,000 Christians praying on Capitol Hill. I am sorry, but the seat of government in this country is way too religious for my liking. And this is coming from someone who believes in the words and teachings of Christ, who even himself looked down on boastful religious practices like public praying. This makes it look as if it is just a counter measure of defiance to RW Christians rather than a peaceful gathering even if it isn't, and of course the location will bring out some of those who will defy that. Don't tell me people aren't aware of this fact and that it could well mean trouble which we do not need on top of everything else going on this country. I am just tired of the religious back and forth going on in this country and the protagonists in the middle egging both sides on. What's next a 1 million Christian march on DC to counter and out do this? When and where will it end? When someone is killed? All it will take is one incident to set off the spark. I can pray for the country in the privacy of my own home where it has meaning. I don't need to go in front of a camera to get publicity. And frankly, this is what I see now regarding this and the RW Christians responding.

Bad headline. More like 1000.

I think this is beautiful.

Sam6,

the event hasn't even happened yet.

No one dies because of prayer. It is religion that leads to destruction.

seriously if you are worried about the islamification of this country you are so bitterly misled as to what threats are real and wich are manufactured.
despite our country being a polyglot for the last 200 yrs still it is an independant american culture not jewish or buddist or atheist or hindu or anuthing else. it is the lack of reliance on religion that is what our culture is.
quite simply if you are afraid of more muslums spreading thier culture into the future fabric of our nation just out fuck them.
seriously thats what it boils down to.
you make more people raised in your way of thinking, (supposed) threat resolved

I may agree with freedom of religion, or non-religion, but I don't like any religion bringing their beliefs to the white house.
Have a look-see at any country whose religion is also their politics, and you'll find extreme repression, human rights do not exist, and their god being invoked every time someone is killed in his name.
Separation of church and state, it is the only way civilization can move forward.
And the rhetoric will begin. Obama is a muslim, etc.etc....Just more fuel for the RW fire.
As to this happening....did it?

I am excited for this! I think it sounds like an amazing and beautiful thing.

Although it is as useful as sprinkling holy water on a burning building, they do have the right. Will it anger the many brands of Christians and Jews we have here? Most certainly. Maybe it will give them a little taste of what it feels like to have someone else's beliefs thrown in your face.

"Praying for the soul of America". Does that mean they are trying to convert it?