It is common for baseball teams to promote the sport by having bat night, or helmet night, or even a single-mingle night, So the idea of having religious-specific nights is just an extension of baseball marketing to increase attendance. The Oakland A's are having a Jewish Heritage night, and wouldn't you know, CAIR is protesting.
Ibrahim Hooper says the stadium should host other religions, especially a Muslim family night, but due to the rampant anti-Muslim sentiment coursing throughout America there might be some who will complain. Well Ibe, rest assured that is all they will do, complain, instead of murdering as some of your co-coreligionist's do.
The attendees to the game, for $26 get a plaza infield seat and a special Oakland A's yarmulke. Not a bad deal for supporting the A's and Jewish heritage. If you are in the L.A. area and c an attend your support will be appreciated.
Long live Israel!
From USA Today April 9 by Michael McCarthy
A growing number of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL clubs are offering Christian, Jewish and Mormon nights.
But a national Muslim advocacy group doesn't think it's appropriate for teams to mix religion and sports. If sports teams are going do it, then the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wants equal time for other religions.
"The ultimate test of this kind of policy would be to have a Muslim Family Day — and gauge the public reaction to it," says CAIR spokesman Ibrahim Hooper. "Given the heightened state of anti-Muslim sentiment in our society, I have a feeling there would be some objections to that."
The Oakland A's, for example, will hold their first Jewish Heritage Night against the Los Angels May 17. Attendees get an A's yarmulke and a seat in the plaza infield section for $26.
On Sunday, the NBA's Golden State Warriors will hold their first Jewish Heritage night, including a Q&A with Israeli basketball player Omri Casspi, Jewish music and kosher barbecue. The 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants are planning Fellowship (Christian), Jewish and LDS (Mormon) days...
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Ibrahim Hooper says the stadium should host other religions, especially a Muslim family night, but due to the rampant anti-Muslim sentiment coursing throughout America there might be some who will complain. Well Ibe, rest assured that is all they will do, complain, instead of murdering as some of your co-coreligionist's do.
The attendees to the game, for $26 get a plaza infield seat and a special Oakland A's yarmulke. Not a bad deal for supporting the A's and Jewish heritage. If you are in the L.A. area and c an attend your support will be appreciated.
Long live Israel!
From USA Today April 9 by Michael McCarthy
Finding their religion: Oakland A's plan first Jewish Heritage night
The issue of religious freedom vs. separation of church and state is always dicey and sports is not immune.
By Travis LoDolce, Oakland A's
But a national Muslim advocacy group doesn't think it's appropriate for teams to mix religion and sports. If sports teams are going do it, then the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wants equal time for other religions.
"The ultimate test of this kind of policy would be to have a Muslim Family Day — and gauge the public reaction to it," says CAIR spokesman Ibrahim Hooper. "Given the heightened state of anti-Muslim sentiment in our society, I have a feeling there would be some objections to that."
The Oakland A's, for example, will hold their first Jewish Heritage Night against the Los Angels May 17. Attendees get an A's yarmulke and a seat in the plaza infield section for $26.
On Sunday, the NBA's Golden State Warriors will hold their first Jewish Heritage night, including a Q&A with Israeli basketball player Omri Casspi, Jewish music and kosher barbecue. The 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants are planning Fellowship (Christian), Jewish and LDS (Mormon) days...
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