Fri 5 Jan 2007
It was a big day for American Muslims yesterday as America’s first Muslim was sworn into office in the House of Representatives.
Still more spectacular of an event, that went almost unnoticed, was the first Pagans taking the oath of office as well. Mazie Hirono, a Hawaiian Democrat and Hank Johnson a Democrat from Georgia, both Buddhists, took their oaths of office yesterday. Unlike their Republican counterparts, it is obvious they did not run on a platform of Jesus. They ran on the issues and won on the issues.
It is interesting to note all the Republicans that lost in November all used Jesus as a prop in their campaign. I am not saying Christ ain’t what he used to be, I am saying using religion as a means to win elections is becoming worn out.
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January 5th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Who were the Pagans?
January 8th, 2007 at 8:38 am
Mazie Hirono, a Hawaiian Democrat and Hank Johnson a Democrat from Georgia, are both Buddhists.
January 24th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Since when is a Buddhist considered a Pagan? I have always thought of Pagans as more traditional animists or those that believed in the various Greek Gods. A Buddhist could arguably be considered an atheist, since their philosophy is based on teachings of an actual person and does not require the belief in a deity.
January 24th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
The short definition of Paganism is a spiritual path that is positive, life-affirming and Earth-centric. The Wikipedia entry is a little more involved.