I couldn't say for sure. I believe, yes, they WERE naive...and PC definitely comes into play. They told me that they wanted to build "cultural bridges". A worthy cause, I told them. But in light of the facts that now have been made known, it would be detrimental to continue building bridges with a group whose values run soooooo contrary to our own. I allowed for ignorance with the Diocese. After all, many of us are just now waking up to the reality of the situation. I informed the Diocese that they can no longer claim ignorance of the facts concerning the members of this mosque. I can assure you that I detailed and documented the offensive and problematic statements very, very well. In the meantime, I have continued to compile information about the Islamic Center and its members. I've come up with an extremely disturbing picture of the group. I realize a great deal of money was spent on this cable series. I'm sure it is a factor. Sadly, I believe that arrogance plays a huge part in the decision to continue the relationship with this mosque. Msgr. Hartmann has known Faroque Khan for over 10 years. I My letter to the Bishop stated, in response to this statement of his, that Msgr. Hartmann should discovered the truth about Khan himself.
I don't want to understate this last point at all because it is significant. The Diocese is also ignoring Cong. Peter King. As I stated, King has been very vocal in condemning the remarks made by the member of the Islamic Center. The Diocese certainly doesn't live in a bubble. One would think that the comments of this public figure, who sits on Homeland Security, would carry some weight. Arrogance.
It's true that after all that has happened, 911 and other terrorist's acts around the world, they should not plead ignorance. And yes! they should do their homework and find out what the heck is going on.
Radical Islam's goal is to take over the world. They won't be happy until that happens.