I am against having a mosque built anywhere near ground zero. I believe that it would only be inviting trouble from angry zealots intent on destruction. This could become a major catastrophe. I also believe that since the 9/11 attacks were made by radicalized Muslims that building a mosque there would be disrespectful of the victims an families. I don't have any issues with the Muslim religion myself. In fact from everything I have read and learned Islam is a very peaceful religion.
Now, the fact that they are calling it the Cordoba House is my real issue with this proposed mosque. If you have read the history of the Muslim invasion and conquest of Spain that started in 711 AD, you will find a story of another mosque. When the Muslim's conquered Spain, they chose Cordoba as the site the of a great mosque where there once had been a Christian Visigoth Church. This is just one of several "victory mosques's" built by conquesting Muslim's. In an article posted on CatholicExchange.com, someone from the Thomas More Law center, wrote the following quote.
The al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is built on top of one of the holiest sites in Judaism, the Temple Mount. The former St. Sophia’s Basilica, once the world’s largest cathedral and orthodox patriarchal basilica, was torn down and replaced with the principal mosque of Istanbul. The Cordoba mosque in Spain was a former Christian cathedral. Muslims have engaged in this practice for centuries, symbolizing their victories over the infidels.With these examples how can you not question the proposed mosque near Ground Zero. While I know that they are touting the Cordoba House as a community center, the fact is that a mosque is included in their plans.
No matter what you may think about this proposed mosque there is no doubt that our political leaders don't know what to think either.
President Obama basically said that he had no problem with the proposal, but then later turned around and said that he would not comment on the wisdom of building a mosque at that location. This is actually a pretty unusual thing for President Obama, as he seems to have a comment on just about everything, including where LeBron James should play basketball, but what do I know.
Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader came out against the mosque. I only question this because I know that he is in a tough re-election battle at home and I believe that he was trying to use this to his political advantage.
And today, Nancy Pelosi came out and said that she wants the people who are funding those against the mosque to be investigated. Wouldn't it make more sense to investigate the people behind the mosque and see what is really going on with it's funding.
I know that some of what I have said here will be unpopular, but it is what it is. Please feel free leave comments, but please be polite.
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