Tim Ellsworth

It’s not the Calvinists!

March 29th, 2008

Great quote from Attorney General Michael Mukasey, when asked about the profiling of Muslims:

Mr. Mukasey said that tactic is not used at airports. However, he used blunt language to defend extra scrutiny the Justice Department gives to militant Islamic groups.

“So far as focusing investigations, we investigate where the threat is coming from. The threat is coming from Islamist extremism. It’s not coming from Calvinism,” the attorney general said.

10 Responses to “It’s not the Calvinists!”


  1. That’s funny. Thanks for alerting us to this. I wonder what Mukasey’s religious background was, such that the term “Calvinism” was on the tip of his tongue.

  2. Craig says:

    He might have a different opinion of Zwingli, however.

  3. Sam Hughey says:

    Great Quote???

    Why was Calvinism mentioned in the first place? Such a close comparison between Islamic Extremists and Calvinism means what, referencing from where threats really come.

  4. Mark G. says:

    Would someone tell this to the SBC and most state associations

  5. Larry says:

    “Would someone tell this to the SBC and most state associations”

    Amen! And while they’re at it, could they include Ergun Caner in that communication?

    :-)

  6. volfan007 says:

    i wonder if this man knew about calvin’s propensity for putting people into prison who didnt believe as he did, and who didnt come to church?

    but, this is funny…that he would even bring up calvinism.

    david

  7. Tim says:

    Yes, Sam. Great quote. Funny quote.

  8. Rev. says:

    That’s funny. Of course, the Methodists aren’t blowing anybody up either. ;)

    Opening Day, brother! GO CARDS!


  9. It’s not the Amish either!

  10. Nephos says:

    No, Steve. They’re already living in paradise.

    An Amish Paradise.