Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) faced backlash after tweeting about a perceived Muslim leading the House prayer, which was actually led by Sikh Giani Singh. Despite her attempt to correct her error, the tweet was deleted. The incident drew criticism from both fellow lawmakers, like Rep. Eric Swalwell, and the Sikh Coalition, which demanded an apology for her derogatory comments. The uproar addressed broader issues of religious intolerance and highlighted the importance of understanding diverse faiths.
"It's deeply troubling that a Muslim was allowed to lead prayer in the House... America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth..."
"Such hateful rhetoric is not new to our community; it is as tired as it is unacceptable... Congresswoman Miller should apologize for her remarks to both the Sikh and Muslim communities..."
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