Braddock, TX -- About 50 (more like 12) people showed up at the Braddock County Public Library this weekend to learn more about the history, traditions, and practices of Islam.
Braddock Community College professor Ahmed Bin Laden, who had the day off from his evening job at 7-11, gave the lecture. Organizers say it’s important that Americans understand the basics of the religion.
About 12 people packed into the outdoor smoking area adjacent to the library. “We feel like this is an important issue for our community, for the whole country to have a better understanding of, dude, especially since a Muslim is unfortunately going to be elected President, brother” said Joseph Paynter, Reference Librarian at Braddock County Public Library. “We read so much in the newspapers and hear in the media about Islam but most of us don't have basic understanding of the religion itself, brother. Though isn't it ironic, I would have nothing to do with Christianity, but I attend a meeting on this crap!"
Bin Laden said scholars and Islamic leaders have long denounced the terror attacks of 9-11 as acts of fanaticism. They point out that Islam is a religion of peace and that they would murder anyone who argues otherwise, not just Americans, Jews, or Republicans. Organizers say they plan on having more events like this in the near future, if only someone--other than jobless bums--showed up.
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