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Plan for mosque riles black ministers
Washington Times ^ | July 16, 2006 | Joyce Howard Price

Posted on 07/16/2006 12:27:37 PM PDT by Mount Athos

Plans to build a mosque in a predominantly black neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Fla., have led to angry protests from some local ministers, one of whom referred to Islam as a "dangerous religion."

They want the Pompano Beach City Commission to repeal the authorization it issued for the Islamic Center of South Florida to move into what the ministers describe as a "black Christian community" and build a 29,000-square-foot community center -- including a mosque -- on a nearly five-acre site.

Islam is a "dangerous, evil" religion "that preaches hatred and killing," said the Rev. O'Neal Dozier, pastor of the 2,400-member Worldwide Christian Center, which is leading the opposition. "We live in a post-9/11 world, and the people who blew up our buildings that day were Muslims."

The Islamic center has operated a mosque about a mile and a half away from the new site since 1984.

Hassan Sabri, the mosque's imam, said the new site, which the religious organization bought two years ago, will have a prayer hall and a variety of other facilities to serve the needs of its 250 members.

But followers of the black ministers opposing the Muslims' plans want to see the land used for affordable housing.

The property initially was zoned for 24 single-family dwellings. But a former owner scrapped those plans and sold the land to the Islamic center, according to Sandra King, spokeswoman for the Pompano Beach city government.

Last month, the City Commission approved a special exemption to the city's zoning code that allowed rezoning the land for the mosque.

But opponents charge that the city never satisfied all the statutory requirements to grant such an exception. {& board failed to consider impact on residents' safety}

(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...


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1 posted on 07/16/2006 12:27:38 PM PDT by Mount Athos
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To: Mount Athos

Blacks find themselves facing the Muslims and illegal aliens first because of the policies of the plantation masters. Good luck guys but remember to vote that straight ticket this fall.


2 posted on 07/16/2006 12:35:22 PM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: Mount Athos
Rev. Dozier....you the Man.......with guts.. http://www.twwcc.org/frameSet.html
3 posted on 07/16/2006 12:38:28 PM PDT by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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To: Mount Athos
"Islam is a "dangerous, evil" religion "that preaches hatred and killing," said the Rev. O'Neal Dozier, pastor of the 2,400-member Worldwide Christian Center, which is leading the opposition. "We live in a post-9/11 world, and the people who blew up our buildings that day were Muslims."

Thank you Reverend. It is an irony that the political correctness that insulates an American of color from criticism also allows him to--in this instance--loudly speak the truth that the PC crowd could not bring themselves to even consider.
4 posted on 07/16/2006 12:39:08 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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To: Mount Athos
Islam is a "dangerous, evil" religion "that preaches hatred and killing," said the Rev. O'Neal Dozier

The dear Reverend would find himself in prison in most of the western world for "hate speech" for saying this. It's nice to live in America where you can still call them as you see them.

6 posted on 07/16/2006 12:41:21 PM PDT by Sparticus (They're so open minded that their brains leaked out.)
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To: Mount Athos

Islam must be outlawed completely. Period.


7 posted on 07/16/2006 12:49:48 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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More about Rev. O'Neal Dozier pastor of the Worldwide Christian Center, Pompano, Fl. from the website...

"Rev. Dozier is currently under contract as a panelist on NPR’s News and Notes Roundtable hosted by Emmy-award winning Journalist, Ed Gordon. He is also the president of The Jerome E. Gray Republican Club of Broward County and a member of the Broward Republican Executive Committee (BREC). Rev. Dozier was honored to be chosen as a speaker for The Reclaiming America For Christ 2003 and 2005 Conferences hosted by Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where Dr. D. James Kennedy is the Senior Pastor. Rev. Dozier was also listed as a member of The 2004 National Register of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals"


8 posted on 07/16/2006 12:50:07 PM PDT by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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Islam must be outlawed completely. Period.

I'm for that. How about we put it on a national ballot initiative in '06?
9 posted on 07/16/2006 12:51:35 PM PDT by Vision ("...cause those liberal freaks go to farrrrrr")
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To: Mount Athos
The property initially was zoned for 24 single-family dwellings. But a former owner scrapped those plans and sold the land to the Islamic center, according to Sandra King, spokeswoman for the Pompano Beach city government. Last month, the City Commission approved a special exemption to the city's zoning code that allowed rezoning the land for the mosque.

Follow the $$$...

10 posted on 07/16/2006 12:52:02 PM PDT by Clock King ("How will it end?" - Emperor; "In Fire." - Kosh)
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To: SpaceBar

What would your suggestion be for punishiment pf groups that pray to Allah and read the Koran. How much time shall we put them in prision or shall they be executed. Just curious because if it is to be outlawed there has to be a criminal consequence for breaking that law.


11 posted on 07/16/2006 12:55:47 PM PDT by catholicfreeper
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To: Mount Athos

Here is how you can show your support for the Reverend Dozier

http://www.twwcc.org/frameSet.html


12 posted on 07/16/2006 12:56:20 PM PDT by HockeyPop
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"Although Mr. Dozier said he has received "hundreds of phone calls, e-mails and faxes" from people all over the country who share his concerns, he does not have the support of the NAACP"

NAACP is not supporting Michael Steele in MD. either....
WHY?????.......Black Republicans.... yes..thats right.
The NAACP plus the CBC are scared witless of the up and coming freedoms of Black Republicans....a new day is coming...the Dems grip on African Americans is slipping away little by little. Warms my heart to see conservative Blacks coming into the GOP....a very welcome sight indeed.


13 posted on 07/16/2006 12:58:29 PM PDT by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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To: Mount Athos

"They want the Pompano Beach City Commission to repeal the authorization it issued for the Islamic Center of South Florida"

and if they won't then put up a referendum for the citizens to vote on it. Damn it Saudia Arabia wont even allow Bibles into that country. Let the local citizens decide this issue via the vote.


15 posted on 07/16/2006 1:03:50 PM PDT by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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Islam is a "dangerous, evil" religion "that preaches hatred and killing," said the Rev. O'Neal Dozier, pastor of the 2,400-member Worldwide Christian Center, which is leading the opposition. "We live in a post-9/11 world, and the people who blew up our buildings that day were Muslims."

Good for the Rev

16 posted on 07/16/2006 1:18:59 PM PDT by Charlespg (Civilization and freedom are only worthy of those who defend or support defending It)
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What would your suggestion be for punishiment pf groups that pray to Allah and read the Koran. How much time shall we put them in prision or shall they be executed. Just curious because if it is to be outlawed there has to be a criminal consequence for breaking that law. jail time, heavy fines, and deportation to a Muslim country of their choice
17 posted on 07/16/2006 1:23:18 PM PDT by Charlespg (Civilization and freedom are only worthy of those who defend or support defending It)
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Make that

Jail time, heavy fines, and deportation to a Muslim country of their choice

18 posted on 07/16/2006 1:25:29 PM PDT by Charlespg (Civilization and freedom are only worthy of those who defend or support defending It)
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To: Mount Athos

A 29,000 sqft building for 250 members? Can we say "Saudi Jihadist Regional Recruiting Center"? Sure we can ...


19 posted on 07/16/2006 2:06:06 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Have some hyperbolic rodomontade, and nothing worse will happen for the rest of the day!)
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God Bless that minister for speaking the TRUTH.


20 posted on 07/16/2006 2:33:22 PM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)
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