ELCA Helping the Brotherhood's Desire to Change America's Constitution?

Sayyid Syeed is the interfaith liaison for the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).  In 2006 he was recorded saying, “[O]ur job is to change the constitution of America.” (see here) ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson calls Dr. Sayyid Sayeed a close friend and at the 2011 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Hanson said the ELCA was committed “to walk together” with Syeed's organization, the ISNA.  And they have.  The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a close interfaith partner with the ISNA. (See documentation here).

A recent article in FrontPageMag.com speaks of the ISNA's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and exposes the reasons behind the ISNA's desire for forming interfaith partnerships, like that which they have with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. FrontPageMag.com reports that a 1991 Muslim Brotherhood memo,

lays out how the Brotherhood network must 'posses a mastery of the art of "coalitions," the art of "absorption,"  and the principles of "cooperation.”'  It explicitly talks about using the 'hands' of the 'nonbelievers' to advance its agenda.

The work of ISNA and its allies in forging interfaith partnerships is undoubtedly a fulfillment of this directive.  ISNA has used these interfaith relationships to slam its critics as 'Islamophobes.'. . .

Syeed’s preaching is echoed by Muzammil Siddiqi, a member at large of ISNA’s board of directors.  He was also the president from 1997 to 2000.  He has spoken in support of the long-term implementation of Sharia Law and said in 2001 that Muslims 'should participate in the [democratic] system to safeguard our interest and try to bring gradual change for the right cause, the cause of truth and justice.  We must not forget that Allah’s rules have to be established in all lands, and all our efforts should lead to that direction.' (see here)

In light of that information, read what Sayyid Sayeed said while speaking at the ELCA 2011 Churchwide Assembly, “(w)e have worked with your organization and leaders [and] we have seen this tireless leader of yours, who’s been here for hours and hours.  But I’ve seen him in the corridors of power speaking the truth about issues … whether it is about peace in the Middle East or anti-Muslim bigotry in America. . . we are working together in shaping the new millennium. . .It is a new millennium – your leadership is critical, your understanding is critical not only for this country but for the entire globe.  You have set certain standards of cooperation, of understanding, those are a great asset for us, and it’s with this kind of understanding that we will be moving forward. . .We pray God almighty to bless us and together deliver this mission that is ours.” (see here)

Bishop Hanson said this at the same gathering, “We share a deep commitment to our growing relationship and dialog, but not just in dialog, in our working together to build a more peaceful and just world both in this country and in places of tension throughout the world.” (see here)

Seems like the ELCA is a willing pawn, being used to help establish the goals of the Muslim Brotherhood.