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 B Lucie Lessardit is just the symbol, ground zero should not be a religious site at all, it should be about remembering, that is all. it should be protected, as a monument, that is it. religion of any kind has nothing to do there. Grieving that is all America is trying to do since 9/11. B Anonymousum...it started as a proposal for a mosque - in the end, it's a religious centre funded by one community no matter what necessary name change 'allows' for the build - and that is NOT right. If you argue that Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists are all going to feel welcome here, you're kidding yourself. Most of those groups will feel very awkward in this place because of this contraversy. By virtue of it's origins, it CANNOT accomplish what is being sold in the media. A Margie ColesGood grief. Non-Christians frequent YMCA and YWCA centers all the time; non-Jews frequent JCC facilities. A community center is for everyone--and this one will be as well. Jess Ghttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-stanton/top-american-rabbis-rally_b_675066.html A AnonymousI hate to burst your bubble Lucie but there are two christian cathedrals, one across from ground zero and one next to it, and there has been and still is a "mosque", if by mosque you mean hole in the ground basement worship space, 4 blocks from ground zero BEFORE the world trade center was even built. So with it not being a "religious site" at all should we just destroy the cathedrals and other mosque there? By the way, the World Trade Center itself, had a Muslim prayer space on floor 17, 62 Muslims died on that day, and officials from 70 countries were present, AND the Islamic Cultural Center will also have a 9/11 MEMORIAL with about 3,000 names on it to honor the victims. The sad part is, the Imam and people behind this building are Sufi Muslims, who are basically the Hippies of the Islamic world, the Bush Administration as well as the Obama Administration used Imam Rauf on several occasions to go to the Middle East and give his speeches and get the Muslim world of the Middle East on OUR side.. these are NOT the people you should be alienating. B AnonymousThe $100mil come from S. Arabia, OK let make a fair trade in the name of peace, tolerance and understanding let them built this “cultural center-mosque” and in exchange we built a Cultural center + church and a cultural center + synagogue next to MECA? I think you know there answer! However the answer to this dilemma is rung place, rung time, maybe a community center but NO mesquite. A Nikki SOK let me see how much this does not make any sense at all.. is there as many US Christians living in Saudi Arabia? I think not. MECCA is a holy place like Jerusalem, it is the capital of the Islamic religion and the prophet's grave. Was the world trade center, along with I don't know how many muslim people working there as well as a MUSLIM PRAYER SPACE on floor 17 of the WTC, a Christian capital? I think not.. AMERICAN muslims aren't trying to build an Islamic CULTURAL CENTER at the Vatican..and btw no MOSQUE has a culinary arts school and basketball court.. What kind of comparison is that to begin with? Also why Saudi Arabia?? The US seems pretty friendly with them -> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704621204575488361149625050.html BT88VTMake the entire area a Faith Center. Offer all major religions the opportunity to build and create a place for all faiths to worship. All faiths suffered a loss and should be there to rebuild. B Lucie LessardA we remember center, that would reunite every nations, everyone. If the project is sincere, please respect the grieving of an entire nation. A therealdealIt wouldn't reunite nations. No other nation was substantially affected by 9/11. It was an American tragedy, not a global one. And the Freedom Towers are a huge "We Remember Center." Tane LewisSo you think that only Americans were visiting and working in the World Trade Center? There were nationals of over 70 countries in that building that day. B AnonymousI agree - this is an AMERICAN sacred ground - it won't unite nations, it is meant to unite a country. B Sterling Spiveywe don't need a remembering center, its in our heads 24 hours a day, who will not remember 9/11, muslims are trying to attack america from inside america can't you blind people see that.  A davis_anitai have been denied housing to my face because i am black. i have been refused service to my face because i am black. why those people chose to treat me this way is based on their idea of who i am. i wish people knew the facts. the hurt is real, but it's misdirected if it's against all of islam! B Lucie Lessardi am sorry that you have been denied a lots. you should officially complaint about it , like to the government or human right ! A p53You are not sorry. You are just pathetic, and condescending. If the government was interested in equality, or human right's, the nazi's, and kkk would not be able to own, supervise, and work for businesses in the USA. They would be deported. Jess GI think that's a very good point Davis: "based on their IDEA of who i am"... sterotypes & propoganda- fear of the unknown- that's what a lot of this hype is based in: ignorance. In addition to the exploitation of heightened emotions, being manipulated by political hopefuls... B Lucie Lessardfor me the question would be the same if someone would want to build a hitler's fanatic building near a jewish memorial . Would you let it build ? Come on, it is not about muslims in general it is just about the symbol. Please respect the one that lost their lives. Pay respect to victims and family. Al Tibathe difference between hitler's fanatics and muslims is that hitler fanatics are ALL fanatics and crazy people who support hitler. the idea u have here is wrong because not ALL muslims (and barely any except for the violent (and again not all) extremists that support violence) support the acts of 9/11 and any other muslim-related terrorist act. so when u mention building a community center that has a mosque only on one floor (the rest for the rest of the community, muslim or not) it will not be for preaching things that justify 9/11, terrorist, ect. that floor will simply be a house of worship for muslims to worship God peacefully just how christians and jews worship him privately in peace. dont muslims in that ground zero area have a right to worship as well? Jess GYou then, moreso- should respect the rights of Freedom of Religion... <A href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-stanton/top-american-rabbis-rally_b_675066.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-stanton/top-american-rabbis-rally_b_675066.html</A> FYI There were more Muslims killed in said terrorist attacks, than any other religious group! A Nikki SLucie your are seriously missing a big chunk of logic. B Jessica LoyI don't think a Mosque building should be built because innocent people lost their lives on the planes and in the buildings. Put yourself in their shoes if you lost someone in a very tragic disaster like that you would want some type of memorial there to honor their lives so my vote is No. B Eduardo Valdezit very disrepectful to the twin towers and to the people that lost that lives in sept 11,2001.i dont like it that they want to build mosque let them builted in their country. there are good muslins and there are bad ones thinking that they can run this country sorry you cant do that here. A therealdealThis is their country. The people building it are US citizens and are protected by the 1st ammendment. Why is it disrepectful to build a mosque near ground zero? Especially one that promotes tolerance? B Eduardo Valdezit is the muslins that are making us citizens built it. the citizens here dont have to do anything that they dont want to. sorry if you feel that it is us citizens are building this mosque. you on the other hand dont see that people lost their lives in 2001 that is why we are at war with the muslins A therealdealYep, they're forcing volunteers and paid contractors to build something. It's not like someone would be HIRED or WILLINGLY WORK ON THE PROJECT THEY'RE PAID FOR. We're not at war w/ muslims. That statement is the root of our problems. A AnonymousYou are an idiot A AnonymousMuslims also died on September 11th, there was a mosque in the world trade center, it is a community center not a mosque. If the fact it will have a prayer room for Muslims makes it a mosque, then the prayer room for Christians makes it a church, and the prayer room it will have for Jews makes it a synagogue. This is their country, this country is not owned by particular religious faiths.... as much as many would like to make it that way. As per your comment below, there are several people who lost love ones on September 11th who are in support of it, does their voices hold less value because you happen to not agree with them? No one is forcing anyone to build anything, the people donating their own funds, and the contractors are not being forced to build it. A p53Hey scholar... American Muslims lost their lives on 9/11 in that location. Also, the Muslims in question, own the property in question. Communism is taking freedom away from people. Are you a communist Eduardo Valdez? By the sound of your name, and lack of grammar skills, you need to go back to your country, cause these Muslims ARE LEGAL CITIZENS OF THE U.S.A. and speak fluently. Jess Gummm where to begin... This IS their country! It is also a community center (ya' know like a Jewish center, or maybe you've heard of the YMCA (Young Men CHRISTIAN Association)...?!) It is also blocks away from the site! A therealdealThere is one- a big one. The Freedom Towers. This isnt ON ground zero. It's 2 blocks away. A p53Hey scholar... American Muslims lost their lives on 9/11 in that location. Also, the Muslims in question, own the property in question. Communism is taking freedom away from people. Are you a communist Jessica Loy? B AnonymousWhat so now USA is communist? Yeap crack isn't good for you! A p53Hey scholar... American Muslims lost their lives on 9/11 in that location. Also, the Muslims in question, own the property in question. Communism is taking freedom away from people. Are you a communist Jessica Loy? Anonymous@ P53: Communism?? Put down the crack pipe and come back to this discussion when you sober up.  A Tom KavettGet the hell off of this site if you can't debate without attacking someone. Grow a brain. A J. L.I AM in their shoes. I lost my son on 9-11. But I am not at war with Muslims. I am at war with extremism and fanaticism. I am at war with the idea that you can blame an entire country or people for the actions of a few. The terrorists blamed all Americans (even Muslim-Americans) for their problems. They thought they had the right to deprive innocent people of their rights. Are we trying to become like them? B AnonymousNot to be rude but what is the name of your lost one in 911? A Anonymousthat's pretty rude. Jess G1. I am sorry for your loss~ here are some videos of rebuilding & healing: http://www.history.com/videos/rebuilding-ground-zero#rebuilding-ground-zero & http://www.history.com/videos/rebuilding-ground-zero#time-lapse-photography-documents-wtc-rebirth 2. The InterFaith Community Center is more than 2 blocks away from 'Ground Zero' & is not even visible from the site. Ginger RobinsonMuslims also lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. We should not allow our emotions to override the rights guaranteed to all Americans under the Constitution. I am curious if the same backlash towards the developers of the mosque would happen if the Westboro Baptists chose to move to this location. zaza63Should we judge an entire religion on a few extremists? If so, then Catholic churches shouldn't be near childcare centers or elementary schools! Really....open up your minds! Please! Jess GExcellent point! A similiar analogy I've touched on too, in previous blogs- people just don't realize the hypocrisy!  rickahoyI have no problem with muslims in general but they need to be realistic. The fanatics in their religion are extreme. With some fanatics you can afford to be wrong but not with people who blow themselves and others up. If I were a muslim I would understand why we are treated differently. A therealdealNo one should be discriminated against based on the actions of a few radicals who share their religion. All religions have radicals. Muslim extremists are the most popular in the media. Christian radicals exist, too. Go to Youtube and watch "Jesus Camp." Jess GHmmm... THEY need to be more realistic? Honestly, are you saying it's ok to discriminate against Muslims, or those that appear to be? Are you saying that so-called Christian fanatics or otherwise, ARE acceptable? Those that shoot Dr's, burn crosses on lawns etc in the name of Christianity- are ok? Does it mean you'll undserstand, as you believe the Muslims should understand, when WE'RE treated differently- when there's a backlash on Christians/ Americans, based on the coverage extremists & terrorists worldwide, evidently privy to- on Qur'an burnings, hate crimes, mosques vandelized, Americans saying "kill Muslims", etc?! REALLY? American Muslims should just take this undeserved punishing & bullying?! Their rights are not as important? Go read Neimoller! A Tom KavettSo the so-called "Christians" who blow up abortion clinics and shoot doctors aren't extremists? How about the Baptists from Westboro church who disrespect American soldiers by disrupting their funerals? didoI totally agree with Russel Simmons. For the first time, I am hearing someone that makes total sense about what we have become, and the sad truth is that we no longer represent those that founded this great nation. gwallace18The debate is going in the wrong direction. No one is against a mosque being built for the purpose being stated. I believe the real question should be, that if you are enjoying the freedom that this country provides everyone, then are you an "American" first or does your religion take precedence B clairegWhere is the $100Mil coming from? To actually believe that Al-Q won't be contributing & involved is a sadder state than Mr Simmons suggests. Check Iraq history: Jew & Christians. Today? 95% Muslim. For healing, take a vote and settle it. B miguear9COMMUNITY CENTER sounds good,But... A "MOSQUE" will be a won battle in the eyes on the Taliban and Al Quaeda. I had been in Iraq and Afghanista, and hear me out, this people do not give a damn about their religion when it comes to kill us or find a way to win a battle. A therealdealThis is a mosque made for and by moderate muslims who promote tolerance. Al Qaeda wants us to look like bad guys who discriminate, it gives them a leg up in the PR war and adds to their numbers. The way to fight intolerant extremists is to be better and show the world that we truly stand for freedom B amtsanfordIt amazing that there are so many idiots. I say we let them build it & then we blow it up (but make sure it is full). didoI can only hope the FBI tracks you down. It's idiots like you that are spreading hate in this country. So yes YOU are the idiot ! B amtsanfordFU. I am not hard find. I don't care if they build the crap, but not where they killed so many.  didonimoRight back at yah, you ignorant retarded jerk. If you had one brain cell in your thick skull, you would realize that an entire religion is not what attacked us on 9/11, it was a few jerks with screwed up ideology that is unshared and repelled by millions of decent muslims all over the world. Jess GIT IS NOT ON GROUND ZERO! We're ALL scarred by the tragic attacks- by EXTREMIST TERRORISTS, don't blame the Muslim people who are trying to bridge & heal the community! Jess GWOW That's really sick! You're probably one of those crying about your "Freedom of Speech", while simultaneously trying to trample on the Freedom of Religion of others... Niiicee- yea, SPEAKING OF IDIOTS- that'll go over real well with the 1.7 billion Muslims worldwide! Be real easy picking for Al Qaida & other extremists, to recruit then wouldn't it, smart gal? A Nikki Syou are the posterchild of morons.. so let me guess muslims are extreme and radical but your statements are reasonable and rational? IDIOT. FYI, out of 1.7 billion muslims in the world if they all supported extremism, radicalism and terrorism, the USA would have been ANNIHILATED a long time ago, moron. B Mike1968To Day they gonna ask for moisque, Next day they gona ask for some thing wrong withour netional anthom and nex day they will foce to put sariat low system in us courts If you are ready then go for it A therealdealYeah, just like how christians forced religious law after building a church. Seriously, though- that's all they want- just a place for muslims and even non-muslims to go for family fun, worship and a good time. It's like a muslim YMCA. There is NO hidden agenda in it. didoYou are an ignorant idiot ! B agimanBingo !! Jess GI think someone's been watching too much FAUX "News"... I suggest you do a little more research on Sharia Law, Muslims & read the Qur'an while you're at it- then you don't have to just believe & regurgitate what you're spoon fed & can have your OWN opinions- nor be manipulated by the political propoganda machines, hard at work, exploiting the fears & stereotypes some people still have, for their own gain. A Nikki SWhat Jess G said, but before you do all that pick up a dictionary and english grammar book first, otherwise reading anything else will obviously not make much sense. A Tom KavettGo back to school and learn English. B clairegIf we only focus on the constitution and without listening to the voice of the people, then we remain polarized by "right and wrong". Let's not be so black and white about the issue and open the dialogue to other possibilities. This is an opportunity for "tolerance". Good for Mr Patterson. didoSo if we become sensitive about the building of an Islamic mosque near ground zero where Muslims were also killed, then does this mean that Islamic nations should band the building of Churches where Muslims were killed by westerners? B AnonymousYou're kidding right? They have already banned churches WITHOUT a reason. Have you ever been to Saudi? Have you ever seen the destruction of churches and innocent Christians by Muslims in Egypt? I have! Christians didn't kill anyone and yet churches are banned and innocent people are persecuted! Don't speak about matters of which you know nothing about! Jess GHello? We are not in Saudi Arabia etc- WE ARE IN AMERICA! Isn't that one of the things that sets us apart? A AnonymousHow come the US is giving the largest weapons deal to Saudi Arabia then? 60 billion dollars worth of weapons to be exact? Don't kid yourself, Americans can be bought (their whole freaking life is on credit) and so can their government. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. And BTW ya really found a great country to compare the US to, what an insult to the founding fathers.  Damien DeeYou need to open your eyes. Islamic nations are not only "banning" Christian churches but they are killing the Christians who build those churches or preach the bible. News world wide show how many Christians have been taken hostage and killed just for simply being Christian... You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. A toleranceThis has become a political issue for those seeking reelection. I don't believe most of these politicians really care about this mosque. They know there's not much they can do about it. A aliActions of a few bad apples should not define a religion. What justification would there be if schools or parents demand that no churches sould be built nearby due to child abuse by some priests. williamjAs an atheist, I feel privileged to have many friends who proudly practice their religion. My muslim friends are not evil; they do not support terrorism. I believe that muslims should be given the chance to make peace in the hearts of new yorkers. A Anonymouswell said. Fernando FernaldIf Churches can be build near Play Grounds I think we can build Community Centres near Ground Zero. A Jonathan LodriguesDo Americans even know what is in the Constitution? Amendment #1: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”. So why are, so many Americans mad at politicians because of a Mosque near Ground Zero? They can do nothing about it B ANIANEWYORKAND ?....... I do not think Americans are mad at politicians - rather at those that think it is OK to raise a mosque near ground zero. A therealdealIt's their right as citizens. The mosque's 2 blocks away. It promotes tolerance and understanding. Sounds ok to me. Why isn't it? Jess GYou're missing Lodrigues' point Ania- how could you possibly be upset with politicians that are upholding the laws of this government?! You SHOULD instead- be mad at those trying to tear down the constitution, and the values we hold so dear, and the rights we all so enjoy- as Americans. Be nagry instead at those trying to divide us- "United we Stand, Divided We Stand" Jess GYes Freedom of Religion... at least 4 now... The reason many Americans, including myself are upset with some of the politicians, political hopefuls, & fellow opportunists is because some of them are promoting misinformation, hate & fueling the fires & even actually suggesting/ attempting to discontinue further permits for any more mosques to be built in the US... talk about "BIG GOVT".... Some of the same, are also in favor of immigrant camps too... hmmm + propoganda + book burnings... sound familiar?! Scary stuff- anyhow that's why.  capthrWe all saw thousands maybe millions of Muslims dancing in the streets after the planes struck the WTC on TV. I saw many Muslims outside the Mosque on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn doing the same. How many non-muslim terrorists have we seen in the last 10 years? Islam IS our enemy Wake up. A therealdealIt's stupid crap like this that's the problem. There were no muslims dancing. That comment is actually pretty offensive and ignorant. Go research Islam and what it stands for. capthrRead this: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/cnn.asp and watch these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrM0dAFsZ8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3u3rMIs5hw B ANIANEWYORKGet the facts,there was a lot of rejoicing going on in many Muslim countries after September 11th. We all saw it. I also have Muslim friends that are no hateful towards Americans but greatful for having opportunity to share American dream, and they are aginst raising the mosque near ground zero. A therealdealMuslim extremists were happy, and I'm sure some of it was on the news. But no one was dancing in the streets of Brooklyn. A Anonymousaaaaand you are comparing yourself to thousands of brainwashed people purposely kept ignorant and illiterate so that they are unable to form their own opinion on such matters including their own rights and freedoms as human beings according to the Koran itself? yea nice goin' ecmommyWhy as Americans should we have to worry about everything we say and do - why can't we not like something. This is an area where there is tremendous heartbreak - why at Ground Zero??  B TrueCopticFirst let Christians to have Churches in Saudi Arabia first. They have hundreds of Mosques in NY. Why do they insist to have the mosque in that place/ do they want us to forget 9/11? They have their plans to take over our country with Oil money. We should be against that mosque. No No No No No A therealdeal"Why should we uphold our constitution if Saudi Arabia doesn't?" They don't have OUR constitution. We do, and should go by it. A Anonymous"They have their plans to take over our country with Oil money." Uhmm you do realize that OPEC refuses to even sell oil in dollars anymore, cause its worthless, but is selling it in Euros now? How are they trying to take over the US with Oil money they don't even wanna give you the oil to begin with! B sophiegirlWhen you look at islam, you see a religious and political force. Their thought is and has always been that at the site of triump, build a mosque- this new building is a symbol of triump over the weakened, liberal free west. AMERICA-WAKE UP- Good news is Jesus is coming soon! They will not prevail. A kalilcrawhat if the people responsible for 9/11 were christians? B sophiegirlWe both know that it wasn't Christians who were responsible for 9/11 my dear Kalicra. Jesus lives in the hearts of all True believers so that is impossible. Who was dancing in the streets and go around bombing? Satanic madness! Muslims are deceived by allah, one day you will see who he really is A therealdealAllah is God. They are exactly the same. B sophiegirlHere's the difference between Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world and Allah. Jesus came to die for us "For God so loved the world that He gave His only beggotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" Allah demands that you die for him. How can they be the same A therealdealReally, you have no idea what you're saying. Islam believes in angels, one God, heaven, and the prophets of the Old Testament. They believe that Jesus was not the Messiah, but a prophet. Islam requires alms to help the poor. It's true form promotes tolerance of all religions. Really, look this up. B sophiegirlRealdeal-You didn't respond to my point. Christianity and Islam are extremely different faiths, night and day, therefore they can't both be right, one has to be the truth and the other a lie from the pit of hell because God is not an author of confusion. One thing I need to understand is if you don't believe that Jesus is the Messiah why even acknowledge Him as a prophet because He claimed to be God so either He was telling the truth or He was a lunatic? A Tom KavettWhat about the Christians that bomb abortion clinics? Get off of this site and shut up. B agimanBUT THEY WERE NOT !! A Anonymoussophie i really hope jesus comes back just to take you and other idiots like you off this planet.. go hug a bible, return the favor and die for him. B Josh IllmaticA mosque near ground zero is a big F*** YOU to all the victims of this tragic terrorist attack. Unlike some people, I respect the dead and the families of the deceased and a mosque is disrespectful to what took place there. I'm all for religious freedom, but move your mosque outta ground zero!!! A therealdealProblem solved. Check a map: 45 Park Place, New York. Not in Ground Zero. Jess GDOH! Check mate A Tom KavettIt's not a mosque. It's an INTERFAITH (translation: people of all religions are welcome) center. Josh, move yourself out of America if you don't like it.  B keokee1why there dont you think it was hurtfull for everyone to go tru all that and then just overnight someone like simmons come over to brainwash us ant tell us all the crap so we'll be cool and forget about it tell him to go and build one outside his f.......g house. A therealdealNo one wants us to forget 9/11. People have the right to build places of worship on private property that they own. GumbeauxIn 1963 White Christian terrorist from Alabama bombed and killed four African-American children in a church in Birmingham. Buy yet no one banned white Christians from building churches downtown. B Isa AdajBecause the Bombing was not motivated by verses from the New Testament or teaching of Christ. Where as the killing of Non-Muslims is ordained in the Quran. Please read the Quran in Arabic and you will understand the extent of insult there is to non-believers. Go back to the "Tafaseer" A therealdealGo back and reread the Qu'ran. The real one. Also, no god or religious text can justify bombing. Period. B sara gClearly you're the one who needs to read the REAL Qu'ran! Drake1740But white slave masters used the bible to force convert black slaves using it by saying that their black skin is a punishement from god and that being black was a sin. Drake1740Christian missionaries who accompanied the conquistadors forced converted millions of natives against their will at gunpoint and those who didnt comply were shot dead. They burned all their books and tried to wipe out their culture saying it was the work of the devil. B sara gAnd no one said that was okay, now what's your point? How does this have anything to do with building the mosque? Jess GI think what Drake's trying to say (correct me if I'm wrong)- is that Christianity has blood on their hands as well. People have done, and continue to do- even moreso recently, partaken in a lot of evil, in the name of Christianty. B Tamara PearlmanAs have the Islamics to Christians. The Palestinians came to Lebanon to convert it to Islam not so very long ago. The Christians that were able to leave Lebanon did so via Israel who set up a safe zone for people to escape. Why if the Muslims are truly a loving and caring people would they murder Christians in their own homes? Ethnic cleansing of the infidel. A Anonymousif you're gonna make that argument use extremists and the taliban, not muslims. ecmommyI believe that just as every other religious group pis allowed to protest we the people should protest and show our support to the DEAD who can't support themselves. We need to stand up for ourselves just as every other "group" supports themselves. A therealdealWho's to say the dead would be against the mosque? ecmommyWe will never know will we! We should now look to their loved ones and hope they can help us make decisions on the behalf of the dead. 80% of Americans are against this - does that mean anything - they need to respect us as we are asked to respect them " compromise" is key move the Mosque A therealdealThere's no reason to compromise. Also, it's ~68%, not 80%. B sara gStill the majority! Now I know that majority rule is not exactly how the country is run but why should the opinion of 68% of Americans go ignored? That 68% has rights too! A Tom KavettSo do the other 32% of Americans. If you don't like the interfaith center, no one is forcing you to visit it. The site owners have every right to build what they want (as long as it complies with local zoning laws.) Would you want people telling you what you can do on your property? B Tamara Pearlman68% opposition to this mosque building is suffice to say over two-thirds of Americans do not want this mosque. I have placed a petition on the internet suggesting a non-denominational structure where all can go in peace to worship, mourn or just to visit. Why would the Islamic community have a problem with this if this truly is suppose to be a social center? We cannot change the past yet we can strive to change the future in this volatile situation. A non-denominational center is more in alignment with the tenants that America was built upon. Freedom of religion is part of our constitution; however why put fire near an already inflamed area? http://humanrights.change.org/petitions/view/america_says_no_to_the_mosque_at_ground_zero Jess GI believe at least 80% of the 68% POLLED (not indicative of all Americans) in protest of the Community Center, are misinformed, and being manipulated by their ignorance and unfounded fears. I agree with therealdeal- Moving the InterFaith Center, would not be a compromise. It is NOT ON/AT 'Ground Zero' as we've consistently pointed out. There's nothing disrespectful about building an interfaith community center, with the purpose of building bridges in the community! Muslims are not terrorists, but have their radicals, just like the Christians et al, CERTAINLY have their's. They have the legal right to build it, and it was announced like a year before everyone started bugging out about it, after right-wing bloggers & political hopefuls created a controversy to gain more media attention & further attempt to divide our great nation! There's also banners on the insides of public transportation in NY- vividly depicting the twin towers, and the plane ominously descending, in combination with the words encouraging protesting the so-called 'mosque'- perhaps that has something to do with the polls/ public opinion also? B TrueCopticThis Imam who is sponsoring this center is the same person who said that Hamas is not a terrorist group. Wake up Americans Islam is trying to invade America.. In the Koran they are required to convert the whole world, even by force. Can they deny that? THey have enough mosques. No need for more. NOO A therealdealCovert people? That sounds like every other religious book, including the Bible. By this same logic, we have enough churches. B Mike1968NOT IN HIDUISUM GITA DONT SAY THAT A therealdealI apologize, I should have been more specific. But my point still stands- the Bible says the same. B sophiegirlThe bible says that we are to go out and preach the gospel to every Nation and yes, we and the angels in heaven rejoice when someone accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour and receives eternal life, however its whosoever will. No force, no gun to the head if they reject Him. On judgement day every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. Come to Jesus before its too late for you REALDEAL, I say this with love A therealdealWho said I'm not a Christian? Also, Islam does not force conversion any more than Christianity. Christianity has its radicals, too. B Tamara PearlmanThat's not historically accurate. The battle for power between Islam and Persia for example. Persia lost. Their only choice to live was to convert to Islam. That was centuries ago. Due to that loss, many Persians converted to Islam only to remain alive. Most never followed the teachings of Islam until 1979 when the Shah of Iran was overtaken by Islamic Fundamentalists. For the first time, Persian women had to veil and cover their clothing. I remember a picture of my Mother-in-Law, where her hair was covered; yet what was compelling to me as I studied the picture was the sadness in her eyes. Her husband died at 55 and she in her 40's as their hearts were broken due to the loss of their way of life. Thus, the Muslims have more blood on their hands then any other religion; especially in modern times. B Sterling Spiveythe bible, who the hell beleivesin the bible, or the qoran, there is no God coming from above to save the world, you people are sick, there are other life forms in outer space, you people are to mean for others out there to trust you, that is why you die and turn to dust and rott away. B Anonymousok dumb ass read the bible you lost loser! Youll burn in hell sinner! You do sin right/ oh where did you come from? the devil? Jess G'Judge not, lest ye be judged' B Tamara Pearlman'or he who be without sin cast the first stone.' |
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Ah Smith
The proposed building is a COMMUNITY CENTER which also includes a prayer room which could be used for Muslims as well as visitors. This old run-down building is not some 'Mosque' with Minarets and Domes which the Faux news network has been spewing out to divide and mislead the America people.