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Unfortunately, the Jewish idea of being "chosen" not only institutionalized racism, but also set a terrible precedent for human history in general, where racial superiority claims became the norm, the divisive standard by which all others, those not like us were to be judged and treated.<ref>[http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/ar/opeds.php?id=1687]</ref> |
Unfortunately, the Jewish idea of being "chosen" not only institutionalized racism, but also set a terrible precedent for human history in general, where racial superiority claims became the norm, the divisive standard by which all others, those not like us were to be judged and treated.<ref>[http://www.canadianislamiccongress.com/ar/opeds.php?id=1687]</ref> |
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After the [[Canadian Jewish Congress]] complained, Ms. Valiente sent the organization a letter acknowledging that her interpretation of the term "chosen people" was "inconsistent with its meaning in the scriptures of the Old Testament." However, despite her apology, the article remains posted on the CIC website.<ref>[http://www.cjc.ca/template.php?action=itn&Story=1023]</ref> |
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The Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) is Canada's largest national non-profit and wholly independent Islamic organization. It presents itself as an exclusively Canadian non-governmental organization, with no affiliation to any group, body, ideology or government. CIC claims to be an independent voice of Canada's Muslims -- Sunni and Shi'a, men and women, youth and seniors.
The CIC is representative of the conservative mainstream of the Canadan Muslim community, which makes up a majority of the 700,000 Muslims in Canada.
It is based in Kitchener, Ontario and its president is Dr. Mohamed Elmasry.
Remarks by leaders
In an article written in February of 2003, CIC Vice-President Wahida C. Valiante wrote:
Unfortunately, the Jewish idea of being "chosen" not only institutionalized racism, but also set a terrible precedent for human history in general, where racial superiority claims became the norm, the divisive standard by which all others, those not like us were to be judged and treated.[1]
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After the Canadian Jewish Congress complained, Ms. Valiente sent the organization a letter acknowledging that her interpretation of the term "chosen people" was "inconsistent with its meaning in the scriptures of the Old Testament." However, despite her apology, the article remains posted on the CIC website.[2]
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