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Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by Nobody: 12:50pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
Today, I had the privilege of visiting the Islamic Society of Baltimore, a mosque that serves thousands of Muslim American families. Like houses of worship across our country, it's a place where neighbors come together to pray, a school where students learn, and a health clinic where volunteers serve their community. My visit was a chance to celebrate the contributions that Muslim Americans make to our country every day and to reaffirm the founding ideals that keep our nation strong, including the freedom of religion. Generations of Muslim Americans have helped build our country as farmers, merchants and workers on Henry Ford's assembly line. They're the teachers who inspire our kids, and the nurses and doctors whom we trust with our health. They're scientists who win Nobel Prizes and young entrepreneurs creating new technologies. They're the champions we cheer for – from Muhammad Ali to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. They're the police and firefighters who keep us safe, and the men and women in uniform who have fought and bled and died for our freedom. Right now, though, many Muslim Americans are worried because threats and harassment against their community, their families and their children are on the rise. But we are one American family, and an attack on one faith is an attack on all our faiths. When any religious group is targeted, we all have a responsibility to speak up. We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion. At a time when others are trying to divide us along religious lines, we have to reaffirm that most fundamental truth – that we are all God's children, all born equal with inherent dignity. I want every Muslim American who may be wondering where they fit in to know that you're right where you belong - right here, because you're part of America, too. You are not Muslim or American. You are Muslim AND American. I want every American to know that Muslim communities are standing up for peace and justice as well. That's the spirit I felt on my visit today. And I'm absolutely confident that if we stay true to the values and ideals that bind us as one people, we're going to remain strong and united.
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Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by Nobody: 12:52pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
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Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by benedictnsi(m): 12:55pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
That's great.... |
Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by BUHARIISCURSED(m): 12:56pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
He has failed black people ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by Nobody: 1:01pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
BUHARIISCURSED: How has he failed black peop sir? |
Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by philGeo(m): 1:03pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
Oga carry your terrorists brothers and leave, we belong to God not Muhammad. |
Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by Nobody: 10:04am On Jun 21, 2016 |
philGeo:Of course we belong to God and not Muhammad(SAW) and unfortunately his terrorist brothers will remain there long after you're dead and rotten. |
Re: Barack Obama Visits The Islamic Society Of Baltimore- Here Is His Speech by spenca: 7:37am On Jun 22, 2016 |
Playing along political line but at least in a smart way . |
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