Originally Posted by
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In any event, the U.S. armed forces field Muslim troops and make accommodations for them. The Pentagon opened an interfaith chapel in November 2002 close to the area where hijacked American Airlines flight 77 slammed into the building, killing 184 people
Right.
because its impossible to discern a low key non-denominational room open to all, between a 14 story mosque being pushed by a man(piss and pigs blood be upon him) who blames this country for 9/11, will not denounce terrorism and wants this nation to be sharia compliant. Funded by dubious sources, smack dab in the vicinity of a civilian graveyard, without a shred of muslim existence in the area. THERE WAS NO DEMAND FOR THIS MOSQUE.
I can see how some might confuse the two.
It is open to anyone who wants to go.. Just like Italian Community Centers and Polish Community Centers and Irish Community Centers are open for those not belonging to that group
First of all it is 13 stories... Only 1 or 2 of which will be a prayer space...
What he said was our foreign policy contributed to it... Technically he is right... And it is an idea that was even spread by Glenn Beck..
Yes he has denounced terrorism... Not only by actively pursuing religious tolerance around the world.. But by being hired by GEORGE W. BUSH to go to the MIDDLE EAST... And make the people of the area LIKE AMERICA.. And this was stated by the Imam 2 days ago
"This issue of extremism is something that has been a national security issue - not only for the United States, but also for many countries and nations in the Muslim world.
"This is why this particular trip has a great importance because all countries in the Muslim world - as well as the Western world - are facing this ... major security challenge."
His opinion on Sharia Law is FAIRLY RESONABLE
http://www.huffingtonpost...w-is-all-a_b_190825.html
More on the Sharia law from President of Muslim Public Affairs in the U.S.
http://www.huffingtonpost...uestions-a_b_687532.html
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1. What about Sharia (Islamic law) in the U.S.?
If what you mean by Sharia is what is practiced in the Muslim world -- no! Many Muslims fled the Muslim world because of corrupt regimes, injustice, misogyny, and downright discourtesy. I love the Muslim peoples throughout the world, and to borrow from Thomas Jefferson, my heart trembles for the Muslim world when I reflect that God is just. Sharia, to me, means living up to God's will of establishing justice. It is driven by five noble goals (as agreed upon uniformly by Muslim scholars throughout the ages), namely to secure and promote individuals' rights to life, expression, faith, property and family. When we see stoning of women in Afghanistan or Nigeria, or child marriages in the Arabian Peninsula, that is not Sharia. It is an exploitation of Islam to oppress people, especially women. (See
Abusing Women, Abusing Islam.)
In reality, the U.S. Constitution fulfills my obligation as a Muslim to achieve the five principles of Sharia. When I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, I make a pledge with God to uphold liberty and justice for all. Among our vast challenges today as Muslim Americans is the urgent need to develop a corpus of thinking and action that promotes a progressive approach to applying Islam in the modern era. We must find a way to keep the principles but do away with customs, cultural biases, and archaic traditions."
The funding for it
"3. Where's the funding of Muslim organizations coming from?
My organization, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, only accepts donations from American citizens and residents. If a foreign group or government wants to financially support us, we decline. We have done this since our inception more than 20 years ago because we want to preserve our Muslim American identity and maintain our intellectual independence from any foreign influence. Our challenge as Muslim Americans is to ensure complete financial transparency and accountability to our American constituents. The board of Park51 may not follow our policy, but that's their prerogative. They have at least committed to an audit of all financial transactions to ensure that no funds come from anti-American sources."
Without a shred of Muslim Existence in the area... Except for the Mosque 4 blocks away from Ground Zero.. And the other mosque 8 blocks away from that... And not to mention the Civilian Graveyard for many Muslims as well...
And who cares what is and is not in demand.. It is a damn community center that is going in place of a building that has been an abandoned Burlington Coat Factory for 9 years. (SINCE 2001... THE IRONY). In this country we have freedom of religion, freedom of speech... We also have freedom against discrimination in real estate.. That states you cannot discriminate based on race, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation OR RELIGIOUS GROUNDS...
The building was for sale.. This organization BOUGHT IT... They went to the board and came forth with their plans.. The board accepted it... AND THERE WE HAVE IT THEY WENT THROUGH THE LEGAL PROCESS.
So I can see how some might confuse the two because he has not researched the facts and just stated an opinion which he was absolutely wrong about
