Mosque to go up near New York's ground zero

CNN ^ | May 7, 2010 | Nicole Bliman

[2ndDivisionVet]

Plans to build a mosque two blocks away from ground zero have set off an emotional debate among area residents and relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Cordoba House project calls for a 15-story community center including a mosque, performance art center, gym, swimming pool and other public spaces.

The project is a collaboration between the American Society for Muslim Advancement and the Cordoba Initiative, both of which work to improve relations with followers of the religion.

The two groups presented their vision to part of the Community Board of lower Manhattan on Wednesday night.

Ro Sheffe, a board member who attended the meeting, said the project did not need to get the board's approval.

"They own the land, and their plans don't have any zoning changes," Sheffe said. "They came to us for our opinions and to let us know their plans. It was purely voluntary on their part."

The 12 members who were at the meeting voted unanimously to support the project. Community board members are appointed by the borough president and serve as advisers to the borough president and the mayor's office.

Daisy Khan, executive director of the Muslim society, described her vision of a center led by Muslims, but serving the community as a whole.

"It will have a real community feel, to celebrate the pluralism in the United States, as well as in the Islamic religion," Khan said. "It will also serve as a major platform for amplifying the silent voice of the majority of Muslims who have nothing to do with extremist ideologies. It will counter the extremist momentum."(continued)

[2ndDivisionVet]

Why not let the Neo-Nazis build a meeting hall inside the Holocaust Museum or the KKK at the MLK shrine?

[TET1968]

Why not allow a 15 story, all glass HQ for Global Hog Farmers United be located in the center of Mecca?

[PA-RIVER]

“majority of Muslims who have nothing to do with extremist ideologies”

The majority of German Nazis never put a Jew in an Oven. Lets honor that portion of Nazis with along with these Muslims and put a swastika on the Empire State building.

[Nailbiter]

Why not let the Neo-Nazis build a meeting hall inside..............

Sorry Neo Nazis are out of favor at this time.
They are not protected class of victims.

However if Neo Nazis would start recruiting muslims then Neo Nazis can build a meeting hall in Holocaust museum.

This is sarcasm for those that do not notice

[oyez]

What is this, “America we are in your face week”?

[freekitty]

This has to be one of the greatest insults to America and Americans.

[highlander_UW]

It will have a real community feel, to celebrate the pluralism in the United States, as well as in the Islamic religion," Khan said.

Pluralism in Islam? Like one must bow toward a middle eastern city when praying? Like claiming prayers are only efficacious when they are in Arabic...a middle eastern language? Like the "callers" to prayer copy even the speech impediment of the first caller from history...a middle easterner? Islam is not into pluralism...the very name means "submission"...and that submission is to a middle eastern death cult deity...not some faux pluralism.

"It will also serve as a major platform for amplifying the silent voice of the majority of Muslims who have nothing to do with extremist ideologies. It will counter the extremist momentum."

How about you start using that voice against islamic extremism before the building is built? Why does there have to be a mosque next to the site of the worst islamic terrorist attack site in order for muslims to speak out against terror?

[2ndDivisionVet]

Look at the bright side: Both Presidents Ahmadinejad and Obama will have a place to worship while in New York City.

[NoLibZone]

NY deserves this.

Its a fitting testimony to liberals and their choice to side with terrorists.

[Rummyfan]

"It will have a real community feel, to celebrate the pluralism in the United States, as well as in the Islamic religion," Khan said.

I don't know what islam she is talking about....

[Nailbiter]

Looking on brighter side I am glad I do not live anywhere near that plot.

Who wants to hear call to prayers 5 times a day from speakers on top of 13 story building.

[SmartInsight]

Obama...

Feb 27, 2008 ... Barack Obama: Muslim Call to Prayer “One of the Prettiest Sounds on Earth”

[SmartInsight]

In any case, in this interview Obama chants the opening lines of the Adhan, the Muslim “Call to Prayer” in Arabic, with what Kristof says is a first class accent and then, Obama goes on to volunteer that this “Call” is “One of the Prettiest Sounds On Earth At Sunset.” Here is what this “Call to Prayer” Says:

“Allah is Supreme! Allah is Supreme!
Allah is Supreme! Allah is Supreme!
I witness that there is no god but Allah
I witness that there is no god but Allah
I witness that Muhammad is his prophet… “

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/elections/444727-obama-chants-perfect-muslim-call-prayer.html#ixzz0nEK3Hfe6

[wardaddy]

friggin muslims

[wardaddy]

it’s the 90% that give the other 10% a bad name

I advise everyone to watch Mumbai Terror documentary on HBO just to get more insight into their wretched evil

[dasboot]

Pardon me while I PUKE!!!

[BamaAndy]

so mooslims put a thumb in our eye by building a mosque near ground zero—more to spit in our face than praise Allah and their false prohet mohamed.

[himno hero]

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zM_MzkLKPY

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IstZSgniH8

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd-kDTFXgEo&NR=1&feature=fvwp

[SirLurkedalot]

Just turn Mecca into glass.

Legal Immigrants, feel free to honor your culture and traditions so long as they are compatible with ours. Otherwise, assimilate, become an American or GET THE HELL OUT OF MY COUNTRY.

Illegal Alien Criminals, GET THE HELL OUT OF MY COUNTRY and fix your own.

[sneakers]

A mosque near ground zero?

That’s just plain disgusting.