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Muslim perception about America’s perception
Below is a clip of a Muslim dialogue about Park 51 (Cordoba House) and the Muslim perception of America’s “ideology of hatred” toward Islam that allegedley extends to the White House: The following comments were striking to me: 1:48-2:07 It was Obama who invited Muslim homosexuals to Iftar last year, but did not invite the real leaders [...]
Read the rest of the post...Common Ground @ Ground Zero?
One of the ironies I find about the Islamic Center and Ground Zero is the issue of common ground. 1 Muslims want to build on the “hallowed ground” of Ground Zero, but ”common ground” is wanting in Islamic nations (see the US State Department International Religious Freedom Report). We are told that the Cordoba Islamic Center will offer a place [...]
Read the rest of the post...Three Problems with President Obama’s Support for Ground Zero Mosque
President Obama recently gave his endorsement for the building of an Islamic Center two blocks from Ground Zero. I find this problematic for three reasons: 1. The United States celebrates freedom of religion, but it is not clear to me that Islam and Islamic countries celebrate this value as evidenced by the US State Department International Religious [...]
Read the rest of the post...Five Questions about Building an Islamic Center at Ground Zero
Cordoba House Islamic Center and Ground Zero The question of whether an Islamic Center should be built at Ground Zero involves answering several other questions: Were the 9/11 hijackers Muslims? Who decides what a true Muslim is, and how is this decision made? If the 19 hijackers were still alive, would they be allowed entry into Mecca, and [...]
Read the rest of the post...Islamic center near Ground Zero
There has been a lot of chatter about building an Islamic center near Ground Zero. Here are two samples: Islamophobia and the Muslim center at Ground Zero What are your thoughts about the matter?
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