Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. (Quran 48:29)

And Im happy that you admit that the people I was speaking against are non-Muslims (in other words, apostates).

I was also not spreading "hate", but simpy telling the truth about the hypocrasy and double standards of those who claim to be Muslims but who ally with the enemies of Islam against true Muslims. I have no problem with Jews and Christians who truely believe in the Torah and the Bible.

Patty,

I'm not trying to "water down" the negative experiences Catholics and other christians have faced in the 60's my point in my earlier comment was that politically as well as socially a man who is both Black and Muslim (Two properties which have a pre-existing stigma anyway) would not be accepted by most Americans. For one, the presidential canidate would have so much of an overwhelming expectancy from both sides White and Black that it would be hard (not impossible) to acheive American voter support. Although he may be popular among some progressive people in American society, the traditionalist and neo-conservatives would not accept him either way.

If he were Muslim and would declare that openly conservatives would have a field day, because to elect a Muslim for president one would offer the thought that such a canidate would not show resolve in the face of "Islamic terrorism." They would pressupose that this canidate would favor the retrieval of Palestinian territory over Zionist Philosophies of "rightful ownership." All these speculative thoughts would run pre-existing before the race starts (assuming if Barack would openly declare his religion as Islam).

What I'm saying Patty is America is not ready for change. We have been goverened and ran by old white men who are Christian for so long that the public has been programmed to believe this is the norm. When we want change especially in the political field it must be those progressive intellectuals to make those changes. I like Obama I'd like to see his views reagrding other domestic issues more indepth. But I also like Hilary Clinton because she brings with her a legacy which Bill Clinton established. To me, Bill Clinton was the "First Black President." I like what he did during the Palestinian/Israeli situation where he got Arafat and Sharon together to talk. I'd like to see more of that.

I'm 62 years old.....I remember the entire campaign and know full well how difficult it was.  There was many a fight within families over John Kennedy's decision to run for president.  Some of the wounds from that election never healed.  Hard as it was for JFK, he DID win and broke ground for others of different faiths than Protestant.  That was my main point.  And that happened over 40 years ago.  So imagine what could happen today.  We (Americans) need to learn to vote for the most highly qualified person.  We must look beyond race, religion, and culture.  The President has to be one of very high morals, extremely intelligent....as well as possessing common sense, high ethical standards, fairness towards everyone..........AND SOMEONE WITH A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF AMERICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD.  The world is getting smaller and smaller, and we need, rather we MUST have a president who will endeavor to treat each county with equal respect and value.  Nothing less with do.

I have to disagree with any idea of that person being Hillary Clinton.  I go back to the moral issues, and she does not (imo) fill the bill on that one.  I could never accept her and her pro-abortion beliefs.  Sorry, but I don't believe in murdering the most innocent little ones of all.  Also, her husband was an adulterous scumbag!  I don't understand how a woman could continue to live as his wife after all he has done to betray their marriage vows.  Perhaps I'm a prude, but I feel like I feel.  Call it women's intuition, but I don't trust her.  I would like to see a woman in the White House someday, IF she is truly the most highly qualified.  Hillary definitely is not.  I honestly believe she would sell her soul to win this election.  Okay, I'm done with my rant now.  I just can't tolerate this woman who is willing to stay with such a whore chasing dog, a real phoney, as Bill C.  He would never have been the President to me.  He was a disgrace!  Wheee, I feel better now.

At the end of the day, whatever faith Obama or anyone else, for that matter, follows would hardly matter in the system we have at hand. Nothing will change for the best of the Americans or the world at large as long as the people don't come to be the real base of power.

Today, the money and vested interests are the power base.

Not the people of the United States.