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God is Not an American ValueLadies and Gentlemen of Congress, thank you for allowing me to speak today.

I do not stand before you with a hate filled heart.
I do not stand before you today wishing to destroy anyone's beliefs or ways of life.
I do not stand before you today hoping to achieve a victory for one group while hurting another.

Instead, I stand before you today in the hope that you listen open-mindedly.
That is all I ask.

In 1956, "In God We Trust" was adopted as the United States official motto. This motto has been on our coins since 1864 and on our paper currency since 1957. In 1954, the words "Under God" where added to the Pledge of Allegiance. The qu

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coexistby ~hanciong

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This quote is by Hazrat Inayat Khan; a sufi poet, musician, and writer. More reading: [link]. This quote is taken from one of his books called "Vadan" ([link]). Speaking about sufism, it is a pity that deviantart has no group devoted to it.

I understand that not all people will agree with the quote written here. However, I will display this picture anyway, because I think it is important for everybody to comprehend this. ESPECIALLY for fundamentalist. For everyone who disagree: please, civilized discussion

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background texture: [link]
inayat khan picture: [link]
brush below the text: [link]
coexist logo: [link] with modification here and there

other work with similar theme: [link]

P.S: If you post my picture in your blog, or somewhere else, or use it as a stock, please comment and leave the link. It is not like you will go to jail if you don't do it; I just like to see what other people do with my picture. Thanx

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~diggil Mar 31, 2013

This is not completely correct, but it at least allows for a proper coexistence.

~hanciong Apr 1, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

in my opinion, this is correct

~diggil Apr 1, 2013

This is alright with faith-based beliefs, but I'm a pragmatic person and wary if someone tries to apply the same principle as an argument against problem solving subjects.

*Lou-in-Canada Feb 21, 2013

I saw the picture and thought.. I know him, that's Hazrat Inyat Khan! Good memories

I've got to find my book and read through that again.. it's a whole other world opening up when you read that

~hanciong Feb 21, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

yup, that's him

. what book do you mean?

*Lou-in-Canada Feb 21, 2013

I just found the book.. it was The Gatha's.. one of the most beautiful things I've ever read.. Thanks for making me remember.. I've got it out now, and shall read in it again

~hanciong Feb 21, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I think I need to read it too

*Lou-in-Canada Feb 21, 2013

Pls do!

~coco3458 Dec 12, 2012

To my mind, truer words have seldom been spoken. Thank You.

~hanciong Dec 22, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Hello, this piece is now available as print

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