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July 05, 2007
Lets not and say we did! ~ US Senate to open with Hindu prayers!
US Senate to open with Hindu prayers
History will be created when a Hindu prayer will be recited at the opening of the US Senate in Washington DC on July 12.
Rajan Zed, a Hindu chaplain, said that he had been officially asked to say the prayer. He said he believes this may be the first time any Hindu prayer is delivered in the Senate since its formation in 1789.
Zed is likely to choose the prayer from the Rig Veda, the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. He said he plans to start and end the prayer with 'Om', the mystical Hindu syllable. The full text of the prayer will be included in the Congressional Record.
There are an estimated two million Indian Americans in the US.
Followers of Hindu groups like ISKCON may add up to another one million.
“July 12 will be an illustrious day for all Americans and a memorable day for Indian Americans when prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures will be read in the great hall of democracy,” Zed said.
Wild Thing's comment........
Seems as though every religion is welcome here in this country except for that of the founders. With some wanting to take IN God We Trust off our money, One Nation Under God off our Pledge........ etc. What a slap in the face to the one true God, the Judeo Christian God. I think it is to push actual American culture aside in favor of the 3rd world.
"He said he plans to start and end the prayer with 'Om', the mystical Hindu syllable."
Just using my imagination here for a bit thinking what it will sound like to hear the Senate all saying " OM" in a low monotone voice.................OMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Posted by Wild Thing at July 5, 2007 12:44 AM
Comments
I remember learning that elephants from India have small ears compared to elephants from Africa. Maybe one or two will step on Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minnesota) for US? - Jumbo & Dumbo 2007
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at July 5, 2007 02:46 AM
Well I wonder if it will appease all those Hindu Terrorists...Oh thats right, they aren't the group responsible for terrorism...(/sarcasm)
OMMMMMMmmmmmm LOL
Posted by: Robert at July 5, 2007 03:42 AM
Maybe we can get hotlips Barney Frank to hum a few bars and lisp a whisper in their ears. Most are secular with the possible exception of Al Gore who was trained in these matters in divinity school. What about offending the lone Mohammedan? Keith Ellison, he's not Hindu, they should respect him even if they don't respect the rest of us. So the Senate will have to trade the Keffiyeh for the Rumal, and sing the Hindu prayer in their loincloths. Picture that!!!
Posted by: Jack at July 5, 2007 04:18 AM
OMMMMMMmmmmmmm.
OK, that's that for another 200 years.
To Congress; America is a Christian country! Christian men and women, Christian morals and Christian values made America great. Quit trying to degrade our heritage.
Posted by: TomR at July 5, 2007 07:01 AM
Who invited this Turkey? Where is the ACLU protesting religion and an official Government function.
In High Schools they are not allowed to pray before a football game but the Senate is allowed to have some second rate money changer saying a prayer.
Posted by: Mark at July 5, 2007 12:30 PM
Darth, hahahaha I like that idea.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 6, 2007 12:14 AM
Robert.........hahahahahahhaa
No, no Hindu terrorists that I know of.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 6, 2007 12:15 AM
Jack. LOL what a picture that would be.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 6, 2007 12:18 AM
Tom, I agree, that is enough of that for another 200 years thank you very much.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 6, 2007 12:20 AM
Mark......"In High Schools they are not allowed to pray before a football game but the Senate is allowed to have some second rate money changer saying a prayer."...............that says it all!!!! Ditto!!!!
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 6, 2007 12:22 AM
