Santorum: Equality ‘doesn’t come from Islam’ but from ‘God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob’
23 January 2012
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Rick Santorum
Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum provoked an angry response from the Council on American-Islamic Relations Saturday for saying equality “doesn’t come from Islam“ but ”from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”
“I get a kick out of folks who call for equality now, the people on the left, ‘Well, equality, we want equality.’ Where do you think this concept of equality comes from?” Santorum said during a South Carolina campaign stop Friday, ABC News reported. “It doesn’t come from Islam. It doesn’t come from the East and Eastern religions, where does it come from? It comes from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that’s where it comes from.”
The former Pennsylvania senator, a Catholic, has spoken openly about faith on the campaign trail.
“So don’t claim his rights, don’t claim equality as that gift from God and then go around and say, ‘Well, we don’t have to pay attention to what God wants us to do. We don’t have to pay attention to God’s moral laws.’ If your rights come from God, then you have an obligation to live responsibly in conforming with God’s laws, and our founders said so, right?” Santorum asked.
In a statement, CAIR communications director Ibrahim Hooper called Santorum’s remarks “inaccurate and offensive,“ and said the organization was sending the candidate a copy of the Quran so he could ”educate himself.”
“The Quran, Islam’s revealed text, is the best refutation of Mr. Santorum’s inaccurate and offensive remarks, which are unbecoming of anyone who hopes to hold our nation’s highest office. Christians, Jews and Muslims all worship the same God and share religious traditions that promote justice and equality,” Hooper said. “We suggest that Mr. Santorum educate himself about Islam and the American Muslim community by reading the Quran that we will send to his campaign headquarters next week.”
Original post: Santorum: Equality ‘doesn’t come from Islam’ but from ‘God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob’
How more ignorant can he ( Rick Santorum) be? I don’t expect everyone to be an expert on everything, but, please, before one makes statements about religion(s), especially what rights, freedoms, and limitations are given or required, one should make oneself knowledgeable about that religion. Besides those that believe in God or our Creator, what about atheists? No matter what one believes, one must abide by our U.S. Constitution, which affords each of us rights, liberty, freedom as well as responsibilities. What is the matter with people in this country? So many bigots, so many racists who would deny others from living their lives here, the land of the freedom. Why do so many have to show their ignorance and malice towards others who just want to raise their families, earn a living, and be happy with their neighbors? If one believes in God, the God of Abraham, as do the Christians, Jews and Muslims, we all are here in this life to worship Him that gives us all in our lives. I truly believe that no matter what religion or set of beliefs one has, one will always be tempted to treat others unjustly at times to serve their own self-purpose or need. Jealousy, greed, suspicion, the need for superiority all can tempt those in a position that can influence others. I just pray that God keeps my heart and mind open and I pray the same for those who wish to serve God’s people.
23 January 2012 at 1:08 pm