WT Actual F???!!! I’m shocked and outraged about this because I didn’t think that white nationalists would actually have this law in place for Jewish people in 2026. This couple must prevail. Hate and Depravity in TN and elsewhere.
Plenty of Palestinian children could use adopted parents. They may be missing a limb or two or severe burn scars or mental scars. Would this jewish couple from TN be interested in adopting a child or 2 from the hell Israel is imposing on these parentless homeless children.
Discrimination has always been a problem in the US and its getting worse not better. Without women, we would have no population. And yet we are going full-tilt backwards on women's rights. Now, Trump wants to declare war against Democrats. And instead of standing up to this insanity, our legislators seem to roll with the prejudicial wave-du jour! The country is self-destructing. I only hope there are enough sane people left to hold it together.
There seems to be some quirk in the human brain. In some people there has to be a scapegoat. The "other" on whom all sins can be loaded. The measure of "evil" that reassures the fearful that they and they alone are righteous. The greater the fear, the insecurity, the more fear and hate has to be loaded on the scapegoat. Far too many religions, sect,s cults, bind their followers by playing on the fear and insecurity.
What is happening in the US? Boatloads of fear and insecurity dumped on us by the predators in our midst. If one is not a predator then one is likely to be the prey....
Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. I lived in Franklin Tn. For about 5 years and never heard or saw anything about that law. It is a total disgrace to all Americans, especially to those who are considered a minority race in many states in America. I will try my best to bring this matter to the attention of the state legislature to see what can be done to end this madness. Thanks again and keep up your passion to bring fairness to all who live in America!
How can this country continue to surprise me? Thank you Qasim for bringing all of these abuses and discriminatory practices to light. Once again I didn’t know about Grant or what this poor couple is going through! Keep spreading the truth!
Isn't it amazing how many discriminarory practices & attitudes we thought we had long gotten past, are either still with us or popping back up again today?
Unfortunately, for centuries right up to the present day, many Christian leaders, depending on their brand of course, have kept one foot in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament, using passages of hellfire punishment or Jesus' sacrifice to guilt and manipulate the faithful into producing desired responses. For example, referencing OT scriptures of the Diaspora, the scattering and hatred to explain/justify antisemitism as the Jew's lot in life for ancient acts of covenant disobedience, or as divine tests, is hateful. In some cases, even demanding "Wipe Them Out" by foreign nations to destroy the Jewish people, i.e., the Holocaust, or during Russia's pogroms that date back to the 18th Century, causing the immigration of thousands out of Russia.
"Wipe Them Out," a phrase we've heard from several Islamophobic representatives on Capitol Hill and cabinet members, and the DoD, directed towards Muslims to label them enemies of the Jews, making them enemies of Christians.
Sinclaire Lewis, in his 1935 novel titled "It Can't Happen Here," warned that American fascism would adopt familiar, patriotic, and religious symbols rather than foreign ones. It suggests that authoritarianism could rise by exploiting traditional American values, rituals, and "nationalism." By now, we've all heard the phrase attributed to Lewis, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross". Perhaps now, watching White Christian Nationalism acted out before our eyes, by Hegseth, fascism's loudest, most visible cheerleader, we should better understand what Sinclair Lewis meant. IT'S HAPPENING HERE!
Now WHAT are WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stronger Together Stand UP Raise Your Voices Use Your Powers
Some are, often to the extreme and/or when it suits them, & some are vehemently anti-Israel or antisemitic. Being pro or anti-Israel, or at least for or against Israeli actions, especially now under the current regime, generally has less to do with one's views on religion than one's views about war, aggression, imperialism, human rights, sovereignty & territorial integrity. You can easily be anti-Israel (at least under the current situation) & be very pro-Jewish rights in principle, & many people are, including Jews & non-Jews alike.
But... but... antisemitism? They must not be paying attention to Miriam. ANTISEMITISM!! And... AIPAC!! ... and the the End of Daze (which we'll never fully enjoy with the party that remains so totally dazed by its own fake greatness). Maybe they didn't hear me... ANTISEMITISM!! Hello? <crickets>
They must only be pretending. I can almost hear the biker on the back pew: "Church."
I don’t practice religion of any kind and I’m actually against the indoctrination related with most religions but that is my opinion and that is my choice. I don’t have the right to tell another individual what religion to practice or not. The only thing I as a human feel we all have a right to pursue is the abolishment of all racists and discriminatory practices based on hate for another’s race or religion. I genuinely admire your logic and the fact that you are truly the kind of individual that regardless of your personal situation, you do not let emotions override basic decency. Many Muslims might not be inclined to defend a Jewish couple in this situation but you have shown many that the most important thing is not one’s religious beliefs or race but the fact that we are all humans that deserve fair and equal treatment. Thank you for being the kind of role model that gives us hope for a better world.
I'm afraid religion has done plenty of damage over the decades and of course over the centuries. Humans baffle me sometimes. Isn't cruelty to others against most religions?
Exactly, yet so many use religion to subjugate and harm so many. Maybe at some time the idea of religion was probably more of a tool that could be used to help parents instill some kind of moral and ethical boundary on children but as far as I’m concerned, religion as it exists today is nothing more than a tool used by so many evil individuals to manipulate masses into submission and as justification for the evil they inflict on other living beings. Every war criminal claims some form of religious right to murder so many when the only true reason is they’re the worst kind of evil we allow to exist. It’s sickening
Just looking at Tennessee’s past history, it seems to be rooted in cultural ignorance passed down through generations. I can’t back this up, but even though other places progress, certain regions of the US seem to remain in a negative state. One of otherness towards the people they don’t care to even know or learn about.
Christian nationalism is alive and well here in Tn. I wish more writers would discuss it as it manifests in their states, as well.
Do you think it'd be okay if I send an email to the agency in TN?
WT Actual F???!!! I’m shocked and outraged about this because I didn’t think that white nationalists would actually have this law in place for Jewish people in 2026. This couple must prevail. Hate and Depravity in TN and elsewhere.
Plenty of Palestinian children could use adopted parents. They may be missing a limb or two or severe burn scars or mental scars. Would this jewish couple from TN be interested in adopting a child or 2 from the hell Israel is imposing on these parentless homeless children.
A beautiful article, Qasim.
Discrimination has always been a problem in the US and its getting worse not better. Without women, we would have no population. And yet we are going full-tilt backwards on women's rights. Now, Trump wants to declare war against Democrats. And instead of standing up to this insanity, our legislators seem to roll with the prejudicial wave-du jour! The country is self-destructing. I only hope there are enough sane people left to hold it together.
There seems to be some quirk in the human brain. In some people there has to be a scapegoat. The "other" on whom all sins can be loaded. The measure of "evil" that reassures the fearful that they and they alone are righteous. The greater the fear, the insecurity, the more fear and hate has to be loaded on the scapegoat. Far too many religions, sect,s cults, bind their followers by playing on the fear and insecurity.
What is happening in the US? Boatloads of fear and insecurity dumped on us by the predators in our midst. If one is not a predator then one is likely to be the prey....
Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. I lived in Franklin Tn. For about 5 years and never heard or saw anything about that law. It is a total disgrace to all Americans, especially to those who are considered a minority race in many states in America. I will try my best to bring this matter to the attention of the state legislature to see what can be done to end this madness. Thanks again and keep up your passion to bring fairness to all who live in America!
Excellent piece Qasim. A very important piece that you provided to all your readers. I am very proud of you.
All the best. Bob
They are also trying to pass a law that will make public transgender people medical information. Wtf has happened to TN!?
Is this legal?
How can this country continue to surprise me? Thank you Qasim for bringing all of these abuses and discriminatory practices to light. Once again I didn’t know about Grant or what this poor couple is going through! Keep spreading the truth!
Anne Polhemus
Isn't it amazing how many discriminarory practices & attitudes we thought we had long gotten past, are either still with us or popping back up again today?
Unfortunately, for centuries right up to the present day, many Christian leaders, depending on their brand of course, have kept one foot in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament, using passages of hellfire punishment or Jesus' sacrifice to guilt and manipulate the faithful into producing desired responses. For example, referencing OT scriptures of the Diaspora, the scattering and hatred to explain/justify antisemitism as the Jew's lot in life for ancient acts of covenant disobedience, or as divine tests, is hateful. In some cases, even demanding "Wipe Them Out" by foreign nations to destroy the Jewish people, i.e., the Holocaust, or during Russia's pogroms that date back to the 18th Century, causing the immigration of thousands out of Russia.
"Wipe Them Out," a phrase we've heard from several Islamophobic representatives on Capitol Hill and cabinet members, and the DoD, directed towards Muslims to label them enemies of the Jews, making them enemies of Christians.
Sinclaire Lewis, in his 1935 novel titled "It Can't Happen Here," warned that American fascism would adopt familiar, patriotic, and religious symbols rather than foreign ones. It suggests that authoritarianism could rise by exploiting traditional American values, rituals, and "nationalism." By now, we've all heard the phrase attributed to Lewis, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross". Perhaps now, watching White Christian Nationalism acted out before our eyes, by Hegseth, fascism's loudest, most visible cheerleader, we should better understand what Sinclair Lewis meant. IT'S HAPPENING HERE!
Now WHAT are WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Stronger Together Stand UP Raise Your Voices Use Your Powers
Good grief! I thought "Christians" were pro-Israel. I'm so glad this couple sued.
Some are, often to the extreme and/or when it suits them, & some are vehemently anti-Israel or antisemitic. Being pro or anti-Israel, or at least for or against Israeli actions, especially now under the current regime, generally has less to do with one's views on religion than one's views about war, aggression, imperialism, human rights, sovereignty & territorial integrity. You can easily be anti-Israel (at least under the current situation) & be very pro-Jewish rights in principle, & many people are, including Jews & non-Jews alike.
But... but... antisemitism? They must not be paying attention to Miriam. ANTISEMITISM!! And... AIPAC!! ... and the the End of Daze (which we'll never fully enjoy with the party that remains so totally dazed by its own fake greatness). Maybe they didn't hear me... ANTISEMITISM!! Hello? <crickets>
They must only be pretending. I can almost hear the biker on the back pew: "Church."
I don’t practice religion of any kind and I’m actually against the indoctrination related with most religions but that is my opinion and that is my choice. I don’t have the right to tell another individual what religion to practice or not. The only thing I as a human feel we all have a right to pursue is the abolishment of all racists and discriminatory practices based on hate for another’s race or religion. I genuinely admire your logic and the fact that you are truly the kind of individual that regardless of your personal situation, you do not let emotions override basic decency. Many Muslims might not be inclined to defend a Jewish couple in this situation but you have shown many that the most important thing is not one’s religious beliefs or race but the fact that we are all humans that deserve fair and equal treatment. Thank you for being the kind of role model that gives us hope for a better world.
I'm afraid religion has done plenty of damage over the decades and of course over the centuries. Humans baffle me sometimes. Isn't cruelty to others against most religions?
Exactly, yet so many use religion to subjugate and harm so many. Maybe at some time the idea of religion was probably more of a tool that could be used to help parents instill some kind of moral and ethical boundary on children but as far as I’m concerned, religion as it exists today is nothing more than a tool used by so many evil individuals to manipulate masses into submission and as justification for the evil they inflict on other living beings. Every war criminal claims some form of religious right to murder so many when the only true reason is they’re the worst kind of evil we allow to exist. It’s sickening
Just looking at Tennessee’s past history, it seems to be rooted in cultural ignorance passed down through generations. I can’t back this up, but even though other places progress, certain regions of the US seem to remain in a negative state. One of otherness towards the people they don’t care to even know or learn about.