Summary

State Board of Education member Henry Jordan (JER-den) apologized this afternoon for remarks he made last week about Buddhists and Muslims. Last week the surgeon made a comment that enraged many in the community. Reacting to those who opposed his plan to put the Ten Commandments in public schools, Jordan said, "Screw the Buddhists and kill the Muslims." Today he offered an apology, both to Buddhists and Muslims, and to Christians. He said his comments were harmful to the cause of Christianity. Governor David Bensley said he will NOT ask Jordan to resign, saying he believes the board member's apology was sincere. Several Muslim groups and others have called for Jordan's resignation.

Source CONUS Archive
Record ID 16785
Story Slug Apology for remarks (05/21/1997)
Location Columbia, SC
Format vosot
Date 5/21/1997
Archive Time 28:36
TRT 2:02
Supers Columbia, S. Carolina Henry Jordan, So. Carolina State Board of Education
Video Description sot of man,
Description State Board of Education member Henry Jordan (JER-den) apologized this afternoon for remarks he made last week about Buddhists and Muslims. Last week the surgeon made a comment that enraged many in the community. Reacting to those who opposed his plan to put the Ten Commandments in public schools, Jordan said, "Screw the Buddhists and kill the Muslims." Today he offered an apology, both to Buddhists and Muslims, and to Christians. He said his comments were harmful to the cause of Christianity. Governor David Bensley said he will NOT ask Jordan to resign, saying he believes the board member's apology was sincere. Several Muslim groups and others have called for Jordan's resignation.
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