Carolyn Walker-Diallo took her oath of office as a Brooklyn Civil Court judge after being elected to Brooklyn’s 7th Municipal District, but video of the ceremony has sparked outrage because Walker-Diallo, a Muslim, was sworn in on the Koran.
According to the NY Daily News, Walker-Diallo is a practicing Muslim and chose to swear in on the Koran as a testament to her faith, even though there is no requirement for a judge to be sworn in on any kind of religious document. But since some attendees at the ceremony posted video of it online, some of Walker-Diallo’s supporters say that they are concerned for her safety.
“Sickening,” said one outraged Facebook user. “Is this America or the Middle East.”
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“What happened to the AMERICAN TRADITION OF A BIBLE ??????????????????????????” Robert P. Schwartz questioned, reports The Raw Story. “Burn this book and wipe your a** with it what a trader,” Ben Mussellman added.
“Another piece of sh*t Muslim trying to take over this country,” wrote another.
Walker-Diallo made no secret of her faith prior to or after her election and made reference to her believes on her campaign website.
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“All is praise (sic) is indeed due to the Most High!” she said in a post on the site thanking her supporters. “I am humbled that my community has entrusted me with the immense responsibility of ensuring that EVERYONE has notice and a FAIR opportunity to be heard in the halls of justice.”
