Above, an Imam leads prayer in the China Room of the White House.
Obama was seen
storming away from the West Wing after staffers from Donald Trump’s transition
team began preparing the executive offices for the new administration. On
Trump’s orders, one of Obama’s most secretive rituals is being reversed and all
signs of it removed from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
For the past 8 years, to appease any
Muslims working at or visiting the White House, silence has been ordered during
the 5 times of Islamic prayer each day. In addition, prayer rugs and crescent
moon symbols are available in several areas of the executive mansion to make
Muslims more comfortable.
The administration has defended the practice
by asserting that it also observes several other religious moments of silence
and prayer out of respect, including a full 15 seconds for Christianity on
Sunday morning while a chaplain blesses a staff breakfast.
None of the prayers is mandatory or led
by a government official, which has allowed the administration to subvert 1st
Amendment issues, but the obvious favoritism towards Islam, which is observed
for 25 minutes per day 7 days a week, tells a story this president has denied
for 8 years.
President-elect Trump, who acknowledges
that this country was founded by Christians and was built on Christian morals,
is having all pagan symbols removed from the property unless they offer some
historical significance. Only the cross in the White House chapel will remain
for worship. Jim Mergernerlerny, head of the team that will transform the White
House from the Obama’s home to the Trumps’ second home, told MSNBC:
“Mr. Trump doesn’t see the need to
provide prayer rugs and false idols in a house built by Christians. Washington,
DC offers a diverse cultural center for the worship of any kind. You won’t find
any special considerations for Judaism or crucifixes to appease Catholics,
either. There is a simple chapel with a single cross on one wall that is
suitable for prayer by anyone. Our government doesn’t need to be forcing prayer
rituals down people’s throats just so we don’t “offend” apologizing people
looking to blow us up.
Patriots around the U.S. can rest
assured that apologizing for our faith has come to an end.
Below, Michelle celebrates India's Diwali or Festival of Lights.
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