Obamah

Grown-ups know that the bogeyman is just a story to frighten children, though.

I went to Greece once and my wife and I went to go into a Mosque as we were told it was spectacular inside, but were refused entry, as my wife was wearing shorts.The old saying, “when in Rome” springs in mind!

Your wife’s shorts would be frowned upon in a Greek Orthodox church, too. It’s a Greek thing, not a Moslem thing.

And Rome is in Italy, not in Greece.

Because Islam is the current bogeyman.

Well upon my soul G.A. at least we agree on one thing. 😉
Lincoln. 7

The most spectacular contradictions you have ever seen on this forum.? There are better ones, should you care to look. I just don’t like to think that whatever they want, people seem to bend over backwards to pacify them.and give them what they want.

I went to Greece once and my wife and I went to go into a Mosque as we were told it was spectacular inside, but were refused entry, as my wife was wearing shorts.The old saying, “when in Rome” springs in mind!.
Personaly, if they don’t bother me, I don’t give a damn what they do, there are good and bad in any religion, but one group just seems unable to live in peace.And also Paul, I think the long forgotten word RESPECT, has been forgotten in this instance.
Lincoln. 7

Prejudice don’t come into it, many folks died in tragic circumstances that day, would you feel it O.K. if all your family had been wiped out, to see a Mosque 200 feet away from where they died, I think not.

Just so I’m clear on how you’re thinking (and to show that quote isn’t one of the most spectacular contradictions I’ve ever seen on these forums), what exactly is your problem with a mosque/prayer room/whateveritis being built? Is it because you don’t believe the area should contain anything religious or because the people who flew the planes into the towers belonged to a specific religion?

Paul

Can you explain why it is so bad that a building for use primarily by Muslims is so bad?

Because Islam is the current bogeyman.

Can you explain why it is so bad that a building for use primarily by Muslims is so bad?

G.A. I can just see you sitting there awaiting my reply to your latest;)

Well, your gonna have to sit there pretty long, as I am leaving it open to give other members a chace to air their views,:p

Lincoln. 7

G.A. Obama clearly stated it’s a mosque. I did say it was 200 feet away from G.Z.

Then he was wrong, and so were you. 🙂

…..many folks died in tragic circumstances that day

Indeed they did. Many of them were Moslems.

…..would you feel it O.K. if all your family had been wiped out, to see a Mosque 200 feet away from where they died, I think not.

We’ve already established that it isn’t a Mosque and isn’t 200′ feet away. Which sort of knocks your point on the head a bit really.

It’s not a mosque. It’s a cultural centre with a prayer room where Moslems can pray.

It’s not at “Ground Zero”, it’s actually quite a distance away. More than 200′, that’s for certain.

But, hey, let’s not allow the facts to get in the way of good old-fashioned prejudice.

My local hospital has a prayer room that Moslems can use. Does that mean it’s a mosque?

G.A. Obama clearly stated it’s a mosque. I did say it was 200 feet away from G.Z.
Prejudice don’t come into it, many folks died in tragic circumstances that day, would you feel it O.K. if all your family had been wiped out, to see a Mosque 200 feet away from where they died, I think not.
If your Hospital has a prayer room for them to pray in, I have no problems with that, .I dont need to have a special designated place to pray, and I am not ashamed whatsoever to admit I do say my prayers.

Lincoln. 7

I knew a thread on this would come. :rolleyes:

I applaud Obama on his actions, if you don’t do that, there is no difference between a democracy and the hardliner ways of some of the other nations.

And as said before, its not a mosque, there is a prayer room within the ‘cultural center’.

It’s not a mosque. It’s a cultural centre. It will include a swimming pool, a restaurant, a library and a room for prayer. It will also include a 500-seat auditorium for theater, film and lectures. My local hospital has a prayer room that Moslems can use. Does that mean it’s a mosque?

It’s not at “Ground Zero”, it’s actually quite a distance away. More than 200′, that’s for certain. There are already two mosques within ten blocks of the site, and they have been there for years.

Finally, the decision to grant approval was made by the local NY Authorities and had nothing to do with Obama.

But, hey, let’s not allow the facts to get in the way of good old-fashioned prejudice.

I’m sure that in the long term a bit of understanding and tolerance all round would allow for churches, synagogues, jain temples, mosques etc to be built where ever, Basra or in Helmund, all most people really want is to get on with their lives in peace and quiet to practice their views how ever they want.

As long as those practices don’t have a negative or offensive impact on my life then they can do what they want.

The world really just needs a nice big group hug (and more planes):D

So, on that premise, would THEY let us build a Christian Church in the middle of Helmund? 😉

Lincoln. 7

Why? I’m sure no one would complain if a church was built there and as with any religion the views of a few extremists is not the same as the majority.