Freedom of Religion ... unless that is; you are a Muslim.

[TantricSoul]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100808/...que_opposition


So I've been intermittently listening to the talk related to the NY Mosque project. I have been a bit taken aback by how loudly some involved are screaming out their intolerance, and often seemly gross misunderstandings, or downright intentional misrepresentations about the project, and about Muslims or Islam.

One such instance for example is a few famous radio/TV talking heads repeatedly saying the Mosque would be built "on ground zero" when, in fact, it would be two blocks away. Even without such misleading comments, I can completely understand the emotions running high around that project.

Should NY not allow the Mosque to be built there? Why not?
But what about the projects and incidents mentioned in the story above?
Is that as understandable as the tensions in NY?
I am curious and would like to see this issue from some other viewpoints.


Respectfully,
Tantric