70% of the people polled object to the proposed mosque being built so close to ground zero. Frankly, I’m encouraged that 30% do. After all, what’s the percentage of Islamic people in the US? 3%? 5%? That means a lot of non-Moslems-- maybe 25%-27% of the people -- upwards of 70 million people-- have an understanding of our constitution and an understanding of the difference between religion and terrorism.
I’ve been amazed at how many people blame Islam for 9/11. Would they blame all Catholics for the Oklahoma City bombing because of Timothy McVeigh? When are these opponents of freedom of religion going to get it straight? Religions are not terrorists. People are terrorists. I can’t think of a more fitting way for Moslems to pay respect for the tragedy of 9/11 than to erect a sacred place of worship representing one of the three great Abrahamic religions of our civilization.
To the 70 million of so non-Moslems who have no objection, I’m proud of you. To the 210 million or so non-Moslems who oppose the mosque- I suggest you exercise your freedom of religion, go to your church or synagogue, pray to the same God Moslems worship, and try to seek an understanding of both issues.
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