Many cowboys and cowgirls left the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo earlier this year left outraged because the opening prayer was carried out by Imam Mouthed Bakhach.
For some reason, organizers felt it would be a good idea to diversify who delivered the prayer, and for most including a Muslim was going to far.
So who’s the genius that thought this would be a good idea? Tensions in Texas have certainly been heating up between Muslims and ‘infidels’ as evidenced by mounting protests.
“I just will choose NOT to go somewhere that embraces a religion that wants me, my family and my people DEAD,” one individual wrote on the rodeo’s Facebook page, according to the Star Telegram.
“Muslim/Islam has no place in this country let alone fwssr. Not one Muslim has come out against the radical actions that is the Muslim belief. PERIOD. COWBOYS DON’T WANT IT,” another reportedly commented.
“This really disappoints me in the FWSSR! Sad to see such a Texas & American institution fall in the gutter of political correctness,” yet one more person echoed.
As noted by The Dallas Morning News, outrage did not appear directed at Bakhach’s comments, but simply at the inclusion of someone who belonged to the Muslim faith.
Nevertheless, according to the Star Telegram, Bakhach said he sensed a “beautiful spirit” at the venue Sunday and thought the prayer went well.
“I didn’t hear any negative reaction to what I said,” he told the Star-Telegram. “I sat down to watch the show.”
“I didn’t hear any negative reaction to what I said.”
Share:The president and general manager of the rodeo, Brad Barnes, said he found the Muslim Imam’s comments to be “spot-on” and “very appropriate.”
Others also defended him on Facebook.
“Kudos to FWSSR for leading the way and understanding that America is a country of immigrants. Thanks for showing love and not hatred by showing tolerance for all religions; as Freedom of Religion applies to every American, even if they don’t look like you or believe what you believe,” one person wrote.
“The ignorance here,” another echoed. “You all should be ashamed of yourselves.”
The Stock Show will continue through mid-February.
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Not only that but there are Mexicans in the audience. What ever happened to the good old days when only good God fearing white Christians attended these American events ?
I can’t believe these people are so stupid to think a Muslim would allow you to have religious freedom. Their religion clearly states convert or die. My religion and all other religions don’t. We have freedom of religion now in this country but if we allow the Muslims to continue we will no longer have that freedom. So those of you who think this Muslim praying at a public event you are embracing your own downfall!
We are a Nation of 85% Christians. I doubt if anyone of those sitting on the horses or attending this function are Muslim, what in the hell is going, what freaks arrange such a thing? Who ever it/they were, get their ass on a Jackass and send them up to Michigan where they have a town all to themselves.
i can,t belive texas would let a christian murderer open prayer in their great state
Still, they stayed and watched.
If they take over Texas I don’t know what will happen. Crazy world.
I hope at the very least they got their ass beat
Today a prayer, tomorrow your way of life, stand up America
Just what obama wants. Stop them now.