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01-19-2007 07:00 PM |
Muslim whining of the day, part 67
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Originally posted by Cletus Miller
Yes, but . . . it seems to me that setting up a "prayer room" in the basketball arena is not a particularly good idea. Not because the folks asking for it are douchebags, terrorists, zionists, crusaders or scientologists. Because setting up "sacred" space in an otherwise a-religious facility that no one is present at other than completely voluntarily (i.e. not a workplace) is just not the way America works.
So a few people have to choose between honoring their religious beliefs and attending a basketball game--where does that stop? Do all college football games need to be moved from Saturday afternoons? What about Friday night high school football?
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I didn't see anyone asking for a sacred place. He asked for someplace clean and quiet. He could easily be told that they can use the first aid room (which stadiums usually already have) or perhaps the club room. Or maybe an unused locker room (if it is a multisport facility, for example).
But you are right, if his prayers are so important to him, he can stay home. He said he is willing to consider that option. Which brings us back to him asking politely.
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