Government Suddenly Gets Some Relgion

I can't let go of this topic.

Why is it that we can't have the ten commandments in a state courthouse or prayer in our schools but we can have the State Department referring to the "holy" Koran and how much repect our government has for it.
Somebody should be telling Saudi Arabia to shut their mouths when it comes to respecting religious freedom. We all know how friendly they are to Christians and the Holy Bible.

I have every right as an American citizen to use anyone's scriptures to line my bird's cage if I so choose. That is my right. You don't get to tell me what I can do with your holy stuff. Remember when the crucifix in urine was passed off as art?

Why are we making a big deal out of this? If one soldier is reprimanded that is the injustice. Where will the ACLU be when the you know what hits the fan? Just guess.

Unrest began this week after Newsweek published an allegation that American military interrogators had desecrated the Islamic holy book in an effort to rattle detainees at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The report said that they had placed the Koran on the lavatory inside inmates’ cells and had “in at least one case, flushed a holy book down the toilet” .

The report was condemned by the Pakistani Government, and Khurshid Kasuri, the Foreign Minister, demanded an apology and severe punishment for any soldier found guilty. Hardline Islamic groups said that they would hold protests but before that could happen violent protests erupted in Afghanistan.

Significantly, Saudi Arabia, a key US regional ally which is usually slow in speaking out, became the first Arab state to comment officially yesterday, expressing “deep indignation” and calling for a quick investigation and for the perpetrators to be punished.

The report was denounced initially by the US chargé d’affaires in Kabul and then by the Pentagon and the State Department. As unrest gathered pace, Dr Rice issued an appeal: “I want to speak directly to Muslims in America and throughout the world. Disrespect for the Holy Koran is not now, nor has it ever been, nor will it ever be, tolerated by the United States. Disrespect for the Holy Koran is abhorrent to us all.

“There have been recent allegations about disrespect for the Holy Koran by interrogators at Guantanamo Bay and that has deeply offended many people. Our military authorities are investigating these allegations fully. If they are proven true, we will take appropriate action.

“Guaranteeing religious rights is of great personal importance to the President and to me. During the past few days, we have heard from our Muslim friends around the world about their concerns on this matter. We understand and we share their concerns.

From timesonline.