Call me clueless, but I just don’t get why people are so upset that a mosque is going to be built near ground zero in New York. Isn’t this still America? Built on the principles of religious freedom? What qualifies you to say that your religion is the only one that should be allowed to worship and grow?
And if you don’t like the “religious freedom” argument, how about the “Golden Rule” argument. You know, treat others like you want to be treated? Do you want to be persecuted for your beliefs? Made to pay for others crimes? I didn’t think so.
And before you Christians get so high and mighty….don’t forget your history. There was a time when “Christians” were traveling to Muslim areas and killing everyone they could that didn’t agree with them.
We certainly can’t forget the ever popular “WWJD” argument. You remember, What Would Jesus Do? I think Jesus was known for hanging out with those that weren’t like him.
And yes, I know, people died tragically…..it shouldn’t be forgotten. But what better way to remember and memorialize those who died than by doing something that bridges the gaps, mends the fences and brings us all closer together? It seems like the perfect time and place for peace, not more fighting and divisiveness.
When I can build a Christian church in Medina or Mecca then I will start to listen. Actions always speak louder than words. The action I saw was world wide celebrations by the muslums as the towers were collapsing and people were diving out of windows. What I see so far is a general lack of action by the so called moderate Muslims which speak volumes to me. Also, how about the very real intolerance and incompatibility of Sheria law with our Constitution and the Imam’s intention of incorporating it here? Every cancer starts somewhere but this is one we need not give a foot hold.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/06/pat-condell-on-ground-zero-mosque-is-it-possible-to-be-astonished-but-not-surprised.html
My thoughts exactly, Tom.