Posted on 06/21/2005 9:19:24 AM PDT by I_Publius
PLANO – The Ismaili Muslim community announced Tuesday that it is building a $6.5 million worship and community center in Plano, where it has found a warm welcome.
Gov. Rick Perry flew in to lay the first ceremonial brick for the center's foundation. It was a symbolic gesture since the site for the new center will be a few miles northeast of the Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, where the foundation ceremony was held.
The governor, who is friends with the Ismaili Muslims' spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, said he was honored to participate.
"Our culture is enriched and our society strengthened by a diverse mixture of traditions, heritages and faiths," Mr. Perry said. "While differences may exist on the surface, there is a common hope for the future that dwells in the heart of every Texan."
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Hmmm..
BTTT
Plano, TX: “Officials lay bricks in symbolic start for Muslim center”
Gov. Rick Perry flew in to lay the first ceremonial brick for the center
Because the Church of Christ and the Amish are where the violence is spread.
And the Methodists of course.
Break out the barf bag.
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