Here are the results for last month's poll: What are your thoughts on the Mosque being built in New York? Please also refer to Paper #67 for more reading.
- (84%) This is America. All religions are tolerated but the builders should have more sensitivity and not build it.
- (15%) This is America. Religious freedom for everyone.
- (0%) This is America. We were attacked by the same group of people, so no.
- (0%) This is America. There should be no religious buildings anyway.
- (0%) Other.
Seems like there are only two options. Both are based upon religious freedom in America. No one is saying that a mosque can not be built. But it does look like what Americans want is at least some thought process to go into building one before it actually happens. Sure we should have religious freedom. Even God Himself says you have freedom to choose. (But He also says that a nation that turns to Him will have their land healed and thrive).
The question probably should have asked SHOULD a mosque be built. The answer would probably be more towards 99% to say no. Although we do have religious freedom in this country we should have sensitivity to those who are still hurting. Should the Japanese be able to build a museum dedicated to kamikazes at Pearl Harbor? No. This would not be a smack in the face to Japan. It would be consideration for those 3000 who lost their lives on the brink of World War II. We couldn't stop them building one if they had the money. We do have mostly a free market in the United States which is protected by our laws like religion. The big difference would be this: Japan would not build a thing like that due to the fact that they are our allies and are sensitive to the American people. Japan lost men that day too. Yes, there were Muslims killed that day from all over the world. But it happened here on our soil. That makes the United States the one who should make the decision.
Should we be hostile to Islamic countries because of this? No. But not many Islamic countries have proven, like Japan, to be a complete ally. So until then, no mosque should be built on Ground Zero. Please find another place less sensitive to build.
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