You have stated, “The majority of Americans are Christian and hold their Bible to the high standard of being the only ‘true’ word.” Basically, Mr. Whymrhymer, your views have put yourself in the minority. As the minority, do you believe that you are the arbiter of right and wrong, since you believe the majority has no such right in this case? The decision to use the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony has less to do with the question of “right or wrong,” but based on, “the body that moves into the direction determined by the majority of the forces.”—Locke. It is by this force of the majority that creates the traditions and ceremonies that are important to our American culture and way of life.

We are a secular government based on Judeo-Christian ideals. The Constitution would not exist, at least in its current verbiage, if it weren’t for the existence of the Bible. It is the Bible that has introduced the principle of respect for individual rights. The Quran flies in the face of individual rights because of its intolerance to religious freedom. If one does not convert to Islam, than one is labeled an infidel condemned to servitude or death. Also, I don’t believe “NOW” is a big fan of the Quran when it comes to women’s rights. Are these the principles that Mr. Whymrhymer believes Ellison is pledging his allegiance to by taking his oath on the Quran.

We are not asking Mr. Ellison to convert to Christianity, but what we are asking is for him to be respectful of the ideals that represent American culture which are steeped in the teachings of the Bible. This is America not Saudi Arabia; it is by these ideals that differentiate us by another other nation on planet earth. It is in this Judea-Christian culture in which Mr. Ellison has chosen to live and abide by.

The bottom-line to this argument comes down to those who accept the Bible and those who reject the Bible. Those who reject the Bible are disingenuous in not recognizing the significance the Bible has had on our American culture, and more importantly in the formation of our existing government.

My last comment to Mr. Whymrhymer is, “Do you believe Mr. Prager as an American citizen is afforded the First Amendment right of free speech?” The tone of your blog doesn’t seem to support Mr. Prager’s right to free speech. And so, let us use this forum to address the issues, and not for personal attacks and name calling.