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.
Muslims worship death, and destruction only.
U have 1.6 Billion Muslims testifying that Jesus existed born of Virgin preached suffered and He will be back on earth alive before day of Judgement and He will be our saviour
Al qaida Talibans and ISIS created by US /CIA they r killing Muslims as well blasting Mosques and Tombs of Prophets terrorists creating excuses for US to invade oil rich countries and kill Jesus lovers / Muslims
Don’t believe what media says
MUSLIM is not a religion…it is a vile evil cancer and must be destroyed……
Real Muslims want peace and harmony between all religious we r allowed in Quran to Marry Christians or Jews they can continue their faith even after marriage so if it is ordered to kill y allowed marrying ?
I’m ashamed of whomever did this cowardly act. It’s time to…..TAKE OUT THE TRASH…..and…..TAKE BACK AMERICA.
If so y Quran allowed us to Marry Jews or Christians and they may continue their faiths and Muhammad also signed peace treaty to jews
Shame on you people, Vic
This is what Wikipedia says, Imam is:
Imam
the context of a worship leader of a mosque and Muslim community by Sunni Muslims. In this context, Imams may lead Islamic worship services, serve as community. Islamics are some of the worst terrorists in the Midle east right now HHHHHHMMMMM