"As you may know, a group of Muslims in the U.S. plan to build a mosque two blocks from the site in New York City where the World Trade Center used to stand. Do you favor or oppose this plan?"It does not however, delve into concerns about freedom of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment or people's feelings towards government power over religion. With that being said, it is obvious that the American people's concern over this proposed community center is specific to the Muslim faith. While there are certainly different perspectives on why this is, there is no arguing that people in this country view Muslims in a different light than they do citizens of other faiths. It may be a broad generalization, but these recent events beg the question: Is America Islamophobic? More to come on this at a later date.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Islamophobia?
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the planned mosque and community center in lower Manhattan, which would be located two blocks away from ground zero. Concerns have been raised about how close is too close for such a center, what the Imam Rauf's intentions are, and where the money is coming from. In a recent CNN poll, 68 percent of Americans stated that they oppose the community center being built so close to ground zero. The question is fairly simple in scope, asking:
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Yes I think many Americans are Islam o-phobic, however most would disagree. Do we stare when someone wears the traditional coverings of these middle eastern traditions and religions when they are in Walmart?What bothers me most about the Islam-o-phobia is the fact that this "mosque" will resemble a community center more than a church. It is going to have a prayer space that can be used by Muslims or others. The beneficial service that would come from this place are great. Also, there is already a Muslim mosque closer to "Ground Zero" than the location of this place. The prayer space would be open to other religious persons as it is proposed.
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