As Sajid Tarar, founder of American Muslims for Trump, prayed for peace and an end to terrorism, a man stood up in the upper part of the arena and tried to shout him down, complaining about the prominent presence of a Muslim at the convention.
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By By Stephen Dinan | July 19, 2016
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The closing prayer at Republicans’ convention session Tuesday, delivered by a Muslim, was marred by a Trump supporter repeatedly chanting “No Islam,” exposing a still raw nerve within the GOP over how big the party’s tent should be.
As Sajid Tarar, founder of American Muslims for Trump, prayed for peace and an end to terrorism, a man stood up in the upper part of the arena and tried to shout him down, complaining about the prominent presence of a Muslim at the convention.
“My obligation is to God. This is an abomination to God,” the man said as other delegates challenged him. He refused to give his name to reporters, but he had a badge signifying he was an alternate delegate and was wearing a blue “Make America Great Again” hat.
One of those who challenged the man, Kim Coley, said he was disrespecting the convention by interrupting the speaker. Ms. Coley said she is a devout Christian, and said Jesus called for teaching and tolerance, not that sort of confrontation.
“He’s usurping God’s authority,” she said.
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