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.
All the people should of walked out
GLAD WE HAVE SOME SMART AMERICANS WHO LEFT.
I don’t see any Islamists running for political seats with a mind of killing. Should they also see us all as the westboro baptist church? There are certain idealists that take content and passages in a peaceful religious book and warp wording to kill all infidels as being a commandment of Allah. We “good” christians are too blind and foolish to be able to discern the good and bad Muslims. We are turning our attention to bad people and persecuting good people. This is not what Christ would have done in the face of evil.
This is crazy,I would have been the first to leave. I am surprized they allowed this.I wouldn’t go to this rodeo.
How did this Happen In Texas of all places??
Should have been a complete walk out and shut the event down. Then the president and general manager might rethink that decision next time. People we all got to stick together and show zero tolerance for this BS. In Texas, Really????
WHO IN HELL SET THIS BS UP?
lets get smart, start getting these bastards out of our country, starting with obama!
Another example of political correctness.
Their plan is to take over every aspect of this country, Unless every American wakes up, They will get a good foot hold. People are being blinded by their deception & manipulation.