January 29, 2010
Source: The Fresno Bee
Wire Service: AP
http://www.fresnobee.com/state/story/1802761.html
Islamic-rights activists are criticizing the mayor of Lancaster for promoting Christianity during his State of the City speech this week, specifically his comment that he is "growing a Christian community."
The Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Friday that Mayor R. Rex Parris shouldn't have used his official capacity at the city event to advance a particular religion.