What kind of a question is that? That is the question of 9/11 families? I am astounded.
"Why at Ground Zero?" is a question that deeply reeks of bigotry. The 9/11 families don't hear that in those words?
It is very troubling these family members are asking such a harsh question of a legitimate Muslim community.
Implied in that question is the 'idea' that somehow a Mosque built near the former site of the World Trade Center and nearby buildings somehow represents Al Qaeda. The 9/11 families don't hear that? They don't hear how they have branded themselves with bigotry in those words?
Wow.
The USA and New York, out of respect for those that perished that day, have treated these family members well and with deep abiding respect. I think it is time they show some as well.
It is interesting to realize how a man of faith such as the Imam is so in tune to the 'real message' in those words and the actions of so many that seem to believe this is some kind of sacrilege of the 'DOWNED' buildings.
I happen to agree with his point of view as quoted in this article in the "New York Daily News." I sincerely appreciate his insight and wisdom in speaking 'the truth.'
The Republican Party in its fervor of extremism is implying this 'real estate' is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. THAT is nonsense. Nothing is further from the truth and everyone knows it. It is about time the 9/ll families that are finding this such an abomination apologize to the country and seek counseling with their spiritual leaders, whomever that may be. Religious Freedom in the USA allows them to seek whatever spiritual leadership they choose.
"Why at Ground Zero?" is a question that deeply reeks of bigotry. The 9/11 families don't hear that in those words?
It is very troubling these family members are asking such a harsh question of a legitimate Muslim community.
Implied in that question is the 'idea' that somehow a Mosque built near the former site of the World Trade Center and nearby buildings somehow represents Al Qaeda. The 9/11 families don't hear that? They don't hear how they have branded themselves with bigotry in those words?
Wow.
The USA and New York, out of respect for those that perished that day, have treated these family members well and with deep abiding respect. I think it is time they show some as well.
It is interesting to realize how a man of faith such as the Imam is so in tune to the 'real message' in those words and the actions of so many that seem to believe this is some kind of sacrilege of the 'DOWNED' buildings.
I happen to agree with his point of view as quoted in this article in the "New York Daily News." I sincerely appreciate his insight and wisdom in speaking 'the truth.'
Imam of proposed Park51 mosque near Ground Zero says opposition is for benefit of elections. (click title to entry - thank you)
BY Corky Siemaszko
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Originally Published:Monday, August 30th 2010, 11:16 AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 2:40 AM
Updated: Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 2:40 AM
Politics are fueling the furor over the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, the imam behind the controversial project said Monday.
"There is no doubt that the election season has had a major impact upon the nature of the discourse," Feisel Abdul Rauf told The National, an English-language paper in Abu Dhabi.
The debate over whether the Islamic cultural center should be built in lower Manhattan has been hijacked by "radical voices" on all sides, he said....
Honestly ! How could they be lead around by the nose like this?
It is all 'old baggage' and if they haven't dealt with it yet, then it is time ! Nine years. At least the Muslim community that is building the Mosque allowed plenty of time to pass before they sought comfort in their new community center at this location.
