tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36295725.post883098038240968584..comments2023-12-25T14:38:40.017-05:00Comments on Holy Ordinary: The Sacraments of Everyday Life: "So What I Said Was..." -- Obama and The MosqueBrent Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351957537347562545noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36295725.post-47168079743181670792010-08-23T00:50:34.335-04:002010-08-23T00:50:34.335-04:00I do understand this sentiment and it is one share...I do understand this sentiment and it is one shared by many in the Muslim community.<br /><br />All in all I find this controversy terribly sad, and as the mother of a child with the name Amin more than a little scary!Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36295725.post-54550622336409352102010-08-18T14:07:56.866-04:002010-08-18T14:07:56.866-04:00Keith Olbermann Special Comment: There Is No '...Keith Olbermann Special Comment: There Is No 'Ground Zero Mosque'<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZpT2Muxoo0<br /><br />An incredibly intelligent, righteous, and truly patriotic comment against hate and irrationality.<br /><br />Constitutionally protected rights are more important than mob rule. Protecting Freedom of Religion is not bowing down - it is standing up for what is right, it is how we live in this country. That is why, during WWII, the Supreme Court exempted Seventh-Day Adventists students from saying the Pledge of Allegiance in school. That is why schools are integrated and states can't prosecute interracial marriages. There has been a mosque near the World Trade Center site since before the World Trade Center was built. Please listen to the entire video before responding.Doug Sloanhttp://demergent.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36295725.post-24899108647404193672010-08-17T20:05:55.069-04:002010-08-17T20:05:55.069-04:00Perhaps I overstated. While I agree that a commun...Perhaps I overstated. While I agree that a community center could provide such interfaith work, I am fearful that given the current climate that it would be hampered by vitriolic public opinion from doing such work. That's why I think it is unwise -- at least at this time. I personally have no problem with the location. And the argument could be made that now is precisely the time, I guess -- to stand up against religious bigotry. But I'm afraid the message they hope to promote is getting lost in the rhetoric ...Brent Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351957537347562545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36295725.post-50890509052687702332010-08-17T19:36:58.010-04:002010-08-17T19:36:58.010-04:00I've been thinking about your post since I fir...I've been thinking about your post since I first read it a few days ago. This whole controversy, frankly, has me befuddled. I simply do not understand how the presence of a mosque four blocks from the site of the former WTC can be disrespectful to the victims and families of the terrible tragedy of 9/11. In even the passing belief that the presence of this mosque would be disrespectful is a subtle acceptance of media-fueled beliefs that all Muslims are terrorists. This Islamic Center has interfaith work as a fundamental part of its mission. What we need more of in today's climate is information and understanding. This community center will help provide just this.Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.com