[blueash]

In an upper Midwestern state there is a large community of Muslims who managed to get a co-religionist appointed as the local head of the health department. It turns out that restaurant inspections have always been done by the head of the health department, but also have been available from the state office. This new department head who began his appointment on Jan 1st has just announced that his office will no longer do restaurant inspections as he believes his religion forbids him from handling pork and other non-halal foods. He says the public will not be inconvenienced because the state is still going to be doing inspections. Do you think he should quit his job or at least put aside his religion when he is there to provide services to the public in a manner which every previous person did who held that position? It is also going to cost his community money as there was a charge collected for each inspection which the government will no longer be collecting as it is not doing the inspection.

[DonH57]

Sadly it's no different than the rest of officials who take office and then decide they aren't gonna do what was asked of them to take the job.

[Jimturner]

It breaks my heart to say this, but I do not believe any non Christian religion will do anything but harm the way of life in the United States. I would vote for Christian or Atheist, but no other religious laws should be respected by our judicial system.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Jimturner

It breaks my heart to say this, but I do not believe any non Christian religion will do anything but harm the way of life in the United States. I would vote for Christian or Atheist, but no other religious laws should be respected by our judicial system.

We were founded on Judeo-Christian principals. I think you forgot to include the "Judeo" part. On the other hand I'm not aware of any atheists among the founders.

[chuckinca]

[Jimturner]

Originally Posted by dbussone

We were founded on Judeo-Christian principals. I think you forgot to include the "Judeo" part. On the other hand I'm not aware of any atheists among the founders.

Sorry, but more of our founding fathers were Atheist than Christian.

Religious beliefs of the Founding Fathers

[billethkid]

and in this day and age who would believe the powers that be did not know about this situation.

I do not care what his race or religion but if he is not able to carry out the duties of the job as established then he should be dismissed.

And of course all the linguine spined, let's not offend anybody managers will most likely go along with it .....than risk offending someone........which is exactly the root cause of much of America's problems........no responsibility....no accountability....no enforcement!!

If anybody can't or won't do the job.....no excuses...out the door!! Make room for someone capable and able.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Jimturner

Sorry, but more of our founding fathers were Atheist than Christian.

Religious beliefs of the Founding Fathers

Our founding PRINCIPALS were Judeo-Christian, and you still omitted the Judeo part. I'll have to do some more review on your source since I it appears to be a little specious at first glance.

[dbussone]

Ah, now I get it. The Council on Secular Humanism is the source. http://www.secularhumanism.org/fi/

[dbussone]

Here's a different view. http://www.sullivan-county.com/news/ffnc/

Here's part of what this article says:

"Secular arrogance in believing that anyone who believes in God is somehow a backward, country bumpkin is a big part of their elitist mentality. As the article continues,

...most of the Founders were Deists and Unitarians who rejected doctrines like the Incarnation. Thomas Jefferson dismissed the Trinity as "incomprehensible jargon." He and other Founders made no mention of God in the Constitution, and took pains not to establish an official church on US soil. And yet, as various scholars have noted, disestablishment grew out of respect, not disdain, for religion, which, James Madison observed, "flourishes in greater purity without [rather] than with the aid of government." He was right...falling church membership stirred much excited talk about the so-called "death of God." Somebody forgot to inform the American people, an overwhelming majority of whom told pollsters they were believers..."

[Jimturner]

I want to express my respect for all religions, but not for the US. I am sure Muslims are wonderful people, and should I decide I also wish to live under Islamic laws, I will move to an Islamic country, but please I caution all to be careful when any religious laws other than those enacted by our Atheist/Christian founders are allowed to override what we have practiced for over 200 years. I would suggest some research into sharia law before opening your arms to embrace it.

[manaboutown]

He should be fired for being unwilling to do his job.

[frankerickayeger]

Originally Posted by blueash

In an upper Midwestern state there is a large community of Muslims who managed to get a co-religionist appointed as the local head of the health department. It turns out that restaurant inspections have always been done by the head of the health department, but also have been available from the state office. This new department head who began his appointment on Jan 1st has just announced that his office will no longer do restaurant inspections as he believes his religion forbids him from handling pork and other non-halal foods. He says the public will not be inconvenienced because the state is still going to be doing inspections. Do you think he should quit his job or at least put aside his religion when he is there to provide services to the public in a manner which every previous person did who held that position? It is also going to cost his community money as there was a charge collected for each inspection which the government will no longer be collecting as it is not doing the inspection.

I think he should quit his job or move out from U.S.A

[Jimturner]

Originally Posted by frankerickayeger

I think he should quit his job or move out from U.S.A

I love the fact that you used your first post to support Christian values over Muslem laws and values. If Americans allow any other religion to pervert the laws of the United States as established by Christians and Atheists that made up our founding fathers, you may as well say goodbye to our way of life. Please, think twice and vote once.

[bimmertl]

This would be something that wouldn't be ignored by the media. Let's have a link to an article somewhere that tells the story. Can't find anything close on Google.