No Separation of Church and State when it Comes to Muslims

Posted on June 25, 2007

And who says so? That great protector of separation — the ACLU

“Muslim leaders in Metro Detroit have decided not to raise private money to pay for two footbaths at a local college campus now that the American Civil Liberties Union has said the plan doesn’t pose constitutional problems.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn’s plan to spend $25,000 on the footbaths was criticized on conservative blogs and radio shows this month. Critics said using public money for the project would violate the First Amendment, which says governments can’t favor or subsidize religions.

Muslims are required to wash body parts, including feet, up to five times daily before prayers.

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I guess Islam is now America’s Established Church. There are some extended comments on the matter here

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2 Responses to “No Separation of Church and State when it Comes to Muslims”

  1. Jeff Molby on June 25th, 2007 7:52 am

    If you disagree with the ACLU’s opinion, Jon, sue the school yourself.

  2. Brujo Blanco on June 27th, 2007 6:11 pm

    This is another example as to how Christians are getting dumped on. If Christians attempted to pray on campus they would be vilified and punished by the university. Other religions will face no such restrictions.