As I have said before, the problem with the internet is that once you say something publicly, it can be looked up by anyone under any circumstances. Well, here we are again.
Your Jewish News has reported that Eboo Patel, President Obama's faith advisor, in an October 2009 article in a Newtopia Magazine, stated:
"The problem is that we live in a time when the Muslim totalitarians are dominating. Why? Because they are building powerful institutions that propagate their interpretation of Islam - just as the Christian totalitarians in America have powerful institutions; and the Jewish totalitarians in Israel have powerful institutions...:
This a statement from a faith advisor? The article reports:
"WND (WorldNetDaily) reported last week Patel blasted what he called the "myths" of America - describing them as beliefs that the country is "a land of freedom and equality and justice.""
This is not an attitude I want in someone who is in a powerful position in America. I know there are injustices and inequality in America, but they are surely less frequent that in the Muslim countries Mr. Patel sees as ideals.
The article reports:
"In February 2010, Obama named Patel to his Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
"Patel, a Muslim activist from Chicago, is the founder and executive director of Chicago-based Interfaith Youth Core, which says it promotes pluralism by teaming people of different faiths on service projects."
I guess I am wondering exactly what a 'Muslim activist' is. Would a 'Christian activist' or a 'Jewish activist' be named to that position? I am also very concerned about the concept of Christian totalitarianism. I happen to be a Christian. I try to live my life as a Christian. I would love to see the laws of America reflect Christian (or Judeo-Christian) values. The founders of America set up the laws to reflect Judeo-Christian values. However, I do not believe I am justified in murdering anyone because they do not agree with me.
It is truly unfortunate that Mr. Patel is considered any sort of spiritual authority.
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