Posted on 08/17/2010 5:44:16 PM PDT by NCBraveheart
I have a question that maybe an attorney out here can help me with. The issue of the Ground Zero mosque is being framed as a freedom of religion issue. I understand that we are guaranteed the right to exercise our religion free from gov't interference. Does this freedom extend to being able to build a house of worship wherever you demand to?
“being able to build a house of worship wherever you demand to”
Or the honor killing of your daughter because the hussy looked at a non muzzie boy.
The WTC Victory Mosque is New York’s version of the Al Aqsa Mosque on the ruins of the Temple Mount.
Their RE-building fund is going to have to be bottomless.
If a bunch of crazed zombie mormons highjacked 2 planes into the Golden Gate Bridge, they would not be allowed to build a tabernacle adjacent to the site. But they would still be allowed to build a tabernacle somewhere and worship in it. The issue is one of respect for a site sacred to the national honour.
No, you cannot build it on land you don't own, in a neighborhood not zoned for a house of worship, or the like. But if what you plan to build is otherwise legal, the Government can't discriminate against you based on your religion-- they can't say that a church would be legal on this lot but a mosque wouldn't.
Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.
Well its good to see the Lib’s are whipping the Constitution out and reading it finally. This means they will stand to it as they are trying to say right now when the question is turned to gun rights and a city, county, or state tries to make a law stating you do not have the right to bear arms... Oh wait that has already happen and the Lib’s forgot about it already!
This is not about the first amendment rights, No one is being denied freedom of their religion. Right now there are many zoning ordinances which prevent church’s in various locations so whats new?
If the purpose of this mosque is for unity then some true though should have been given before announcing this and pushing it on the people whom do not want it. IE research which would have shown it as a no-go. But unity is not the intent. To be in your face is the purpose and this just plays right into their hands. But if it can be stopped they will be sorry they pushed it this far because they will have lost major political ground and We The People will have shown whom counts in the end.
Don’t stop the pressure on our leaders and media!
The Victory Mosque has encountered no read tape but the Greek OOrthodox Church that was there for 200 years and was destroyed on 911 by Muslims has been blocked for 9 years from rebuilding. The church OWNS the land.
It is not a first amendment issue but a wouldn’t be prudent issue.
My bet is this mosque building project was a part of the original PLAN to destroy the WTC.
that such a detail would ever be made public is highly unlikely
No, the Constitution recognizes the right to worship as your conscience dictates. Where you worship is another question.
If I want to build a church over an existing interstate highway I will be told to take a hike. And rightly so. (Not just because it’s a church, though.)
Finally someone answered my question
Oh, yes, this out-of-context quote was sure to surface. All power to the Musselmen! Who gives a crap what the Christian majority in this country wants!
But it probably is not a good idea. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
There are higher laws than the Constitution. Obama isn't aware of higher laws.
Simple answer......no. The Constitution offers freedom to PRACTICE your religion. It says nothing about zoning for churches, synagogues, and/or mosques.
IMAM OBAMA !!
What context? Its the 11th Article of a treaty ratified by the Senate and signed by John Adams. A treaty that existed between America and the Barbary pirates of Tripoli.
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