And we know what religious moderation means. "We in this administration support religion, but only in moderation. No talk about Christ or anything like that. We dont want to offend Muslims. We do want them to not commit terrorist acts, and if letting more of them in results in more terrorism, we cant do a whole lot about that. We believe in freedom for all people more than we do religion anyway, and this freedom must be upheld." And you think Massachusetts was something? Wait until November.

I'm sure he'll get a chair at Harvard in due course. Once again, the gov't officials running the show demonstrate how clueless they are about radical Islam and its adherents' goals. The jihadists and the lawful Islamists have the same purpose - just using different means.

But see this post for more context on who Tariq Ramadan is:

http://www.douglasfarah.com/article/524/tariq-ramadan-to-get-us-visa.com
Wednesday January 20, 2010
Tariq Ramadan To Get U.S. Visa
The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report broke the story that the U.S. State Department Tariq Ramadan's ban from entering the United States. Ramadan , an influential European leader of the Muslim Brotherhood who was long banned because of alleged ties to terrorist activity.

The lifting of the ban, ordered by Secretary of State Clinton, is a significant victory for the Brotherhood, who has sought to frame the issue of Ramadan's exclusion as one of academic freedom rather one of national security. Ramadan was ecstatic, saying on his blog:

Today’s decision reflects the Obama administration’s willingness to reopen the United States to the rest of the world, and to permit critical debate. Coming after nearly six years of inquiry and investigation, Secretary Clinton’s order confirms what I have affirmed and reaffirmed from day one: the first accusations of terrorist connections (subsequently dropped), then donations to Palestinian solidarity groups, were nothing more than a pretense to prohibit me from speaking critically about American government policy on American soil. The decision brings to an end a dark period in American politics that saw security considerations invoked to block critical debate through a policy of exclusion and baseless allegation. Today I am delighted at the decision.

The truth of the grandson of Hassan al Banna, the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, is far more complex, and there is little doubt that, in the end, he is an agent of radicalization rather than peace. A rock star in the European Muslim scene, Ramadan, despite weak academic credentials, has been offered a teaching position at Notre Dame University.

As noted in this extensive review of "Brother Tarik: The Doublespeak of Tarik Ramadan," by French journalist Caroline Fourest, the definitive look at Ramadan's cannon, he is intent on saying one thing to Western audiences while something else to his followers. They often do not match up.

This is typical of the Muslim Brotherhood. It is eager to use the freedoms that would never exist under the caliphate is so desires to create, in order to promote its totalitarian vision. It demands the right to be heard while being unequivocal in its unwillingness to view as equal anyone who does not embrace its view radical Islamism. While it is willing to use the democratic process to achieve its goals, often putting it at odds with militantly violent groups such as al Qaeda, in the end the Brotherhood and Osama bin Laden share an identical vision of what the world should look like under Allah's rule.

In keeping with this, Ramadan's choice of language is also interesting (al Qaeda attacks are "interventions," jihad is entirely peaceful, Anwar Sadat was not assassinated by the Muslim Brotherhood but "executed," etc.) His numerous lies have been exposed exposed, his refusal to condemn stoning as a death sentence well documented and his convenient belief that only Muslims can understand the Koran has been rehashed.

But as Fourest, who did not expect to become convinced of Ramadan's radicalism and duplicity, asks: "Do we have a providential man we can expect to modernize Islam and encourage dialogue between civilizations? The answer is no and it is high time we put an end to our naivete, lest we become accomplices."
POSTED BY DOUGLAS FARAH

This is why I do not trust the Obama administration. This is one of many reasons I regret voting for the clown.

I completely agree with Sharon. The Saudi and Shia brand of Theocratic Islam considers all others as infidels. You cannot have a church in Saudi Arabia.
All terrorist are tied to religious organizations like the Brotherhood and are directly or indirectly supported by Saudi and Irani money. All theocracies will sponsor anyone that promotes their brand of Islam. Just name your price.
We must force Saudi Arabia to adopt a moderate brand of Islam where women can drive and men can practice their religion. Saudi royal family holds hands with American presidents. Why not hold hands with the people of America and adopt freedom of religion and speech so that no more 9/11 bombers and murderers like Osama bin(son of) Satan are born in Saudi Arabia, who one day become monsters while reacting to Saudi Arabia's kingship and system of privilege afforded to royal princesses.
Commoners outside the royal circle must live on crumbs and are controlled by the religious police for any deviation from man-made version of Islam.
No music, No dancing , No laughter. Yes men can have four wives for variety and housekeeping but a women must not venture outside without a male escort who is not sexually aroused by her lest she be molested.
This excessive emphasis on women sexuality is a an excuse and a premise to control society and women who make up half of the population. After all the 18th century cleric Wahab was no fool. He made a deal with the royal family of that time. You do the invasions on the pretext of Muslims gone astray and not practicing Islam the way it should be practiced and we will take care of controlling these populations through religious ordinances that will make them hold their breath. Of course oil wealth extensively used to fill the gaps in earnings created by simple laziness does help.
Saudi Arabia , must adopt a moderate brand of Islam and let women drive.
Pakistan must repeal Islamic laws that are helping terrorist.
I guess vested interests in defense and homeland security would like to see a theocratic Saudi Arabia with a continuous supply of disgruntled and displaced citizens outside the royal circle who are willing to set up office of terror in neighboring Yemen to keep them gainfully employed.
Maybe that is the reason neither Obama nor Hillary ever address Saudi Arabia's Theocracy or the fact that 19 out of 21 September 11 bombers/murderers were from Saudi Arabia.
Also that American diplomats were taken hostage in Theocratic/Fascist one part state Iran.
I asked this question at a think tank at a Wilson Center meeting and the gentleman who had just spent time in Afghanistan and Pakistan and was an expert on Taliban refused to criticize the fact that the Taliban share their religious ideology with the Saudi regime. A Christian or Jew is not allowed to go to Mecca or Medina in clear violation of the Holy prophets contracts with the Christians and his dealing with the Jews. We must confront the Saudis on this self-made restrictions

Clay - This isn't a religious state as much as you wish it was. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom for everyone not just Christians. For a Christian your post was rather lacking of love for your neighbor as well.

If I cant point out what the president does without being accused of lack of love for my neighbor then it sounds like I am the one who is being discriminated against, not that I am complaining. I hope people who blow up planes are never my neighbors. Thanks.

Clay - You did more than simply point out what the President has done. You editorialized your own opinions and ended up soundling like Rush Limbaugh light or something. None of what you said really had anything to do with the topic of "Clinton lifts ban against Muslim scholar"

Reread what your first post said then think how you feel when someone mocks Christianity or your beliefs.

This just brings the Taliban one step closer to their ultimate goal. Big recruitment will be initiated. Also, this is just in time to see the trial in NYC, in which all the 9/11 terrorists will get off due to a mistrial.

I do not like what the Muslim Brotherhood teaches. It has also had a varied history of sometimes being more violent and sometimes being more philosophical or willing to work within the electoral process, especially inside Egypt.

When some of the earlier leaders of this brand of Islam were gaining influence, back in the 50's, for example, leaders were entertained at the White House. There is a long history of the US making common cause with thinkers of this stripe.

Now, we need to be very cautious "supporting" such movements. However, I think we can become better educated about how to counter such forces if we allow freedom of speech. Originally, the fellow was going to teach at Notre Dame University for a short time. If we had let him in then, listened and learned from him, we would be better informed and probably prevented him gaining the advantage of becoming a cause celebre.