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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The people should have walked out or started singing God Bless America. These freeks need to be shown the door and told this is a Christian Nation . Shame on the person that said it was OK what did they do line their pockets with a ton of money ?
It’s going to take A LOT OF PRAYERS, and people calling on The Lord God Almighty to turn thus Nation around!!! I just don’t know if enough people are willing to surrender their lives to Him. Seems people are more interested in themselves and their “having fun” than to really care about our Nation. So very, very sad, because when all if the evils that are coming…famines, illnesses and diseases, GREAT earthquakes, people will be crying out for the rocks to fall on them in fear. Guess their “fun” is more important.
all rodeos should have some pigs running lose and must pet pig before entering
They must have wanted to Win Prizes really bad to have stayed there.
They should gave all started to SING to the One True God in as loud a voice as they could!! “AMAZING GRACE” is one song everyone knows!
I’m very mad at the person who put on the Rodeo. I worked for a Rodeo promoter at one time and He would never have allowed that….
EVERYONE needs to stand and sing “AMAZING GRACE” at the TOP of their lungs during that Muslim prayer!!! DROWN HIM OUT!!!
I am not surprised and will not be at any of the things happening now. People do not see what this will do to our country/ If we refuse to acknowledge the problems, they will get worse. Some greater power must take charge
Why is Texas allowing this c**p?