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Related: About this forumStill A Muslim Ban, Faith Groups Say
From the article:
Faith-based organizations representing Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, and other interfaith activists responded to the new order on Monday ― with many saying that the order was still a Muslim ban in disguise.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trumps-order-is-still-a-muslim-ban-faith-groups-say_us_58bda4d3e4b0d8c45f453950?section=us_religion
trotsky
(49,533 posts)While we get caught up in whether this is a "Muslim ban" I think there are more important questions to ask. Why aren't we banning anyone from the country that gave us nearly all of the 9/11 hijackers (and their financial backers)? That's the question even the most ardent Trump supporter is going to struggle with.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)The Saudi Arabia where Trump registered 8 companies during his campaign?
That Saudi Arabia?
trotsky
(49,533 posts)By focusing on this being a "Muslim ban" we are falling for the same "look over there" trick that Trump has used since he started campaigning.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)If only there was a liberal media that could point these things out and make the connections.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)you might find attacking its blatant hypocrisy to be more effective at reaching those who are in favor of it.
They are less likely to be swayed by claims of discrimination.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)religious figure.
So in my view the more condemnation, the better.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)But hey, good luck.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)And I would not counsel writing off people of faith.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)FFS.