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.
apparently there are some very stupid people even in Texas…
It is a big deal because they do not worship God. They worship Allah which is a pagan moon god that had been worshipped by middle eastern tribes for centuries. THAT is why it is a big deal
U don’t do that at a truly American event
Why would you want a demon possessed SOB praying to Satan to open an event?
The prayer at this rodeo was done to Satan since Allah is Satan.
We aren’t allow to say a prayer to Jesus Christ in public but Muslim can?
I’m surprise it’s happening in Texas.
It doesn’t matter. If they believed in rock god that created lightning we should still respect their opinions. I know Muslims KNOW THEM who I’ve been friends with my whole life. They tell me that a scripture in their quoran has been exploded and warped by people like us. I defend peaceful Muslims. Not extremists. You’re knowledge on what they believe is limited to stereotype ideas. My friends do not aim to kill people. To them, Allah is peaceful and humble- much like Christ is to us.
What is going on it Texas I alway felt that Texas had everything under control. What is with the Muslims all of a sudden calling all the shots.
This is a sad state of affairs. What happened to Texas!!! Sad, very sad. This should cause people to rise up and shut them down.
I would demand my money back