Amendment I: Freedom of Religion

Islamic Center Near Twin Towers Site Debated:

Approve vs. Deny

Source: Ground Zero Mosque. Aug 21, 2010 http://religiousintolerance.suite101.com/article.cfm/ground-zero-mosque-islamic-center-near-twin-towers-site-debated

Quotes from Article: "It has been termed the “Ground Zero Mosque,” but in reality the proposed New York City mosque and community center will be built a couple of blocks from Ground Zero, the location of the Twin Towers that were attacked and destroyed by radical Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001. The official name of the Islamic building project is Cordoba House."

"People who oppose the Muslim center argue its construction at a location so close to Ground Zero is insensitive to 9-11 victims, while supporters of the project maintain the building of the mosque/community center will help heal divisions within the community, inspire interfaith dialogue, and promote religious tolerance."

Explanation of Connection: There has been a dispute going on as to whether there should be an Islamic Center built near the Twin Towers, which was attacked by an Islamic terrorist a few years ago. The Muslims who want to build this Mosque believe that it will help the Muslims and the Christians get along better, live in peace and in harmony. Also, they are hoping it will open the Christian's eyes, and stop them from blaming ALL Muslims for the terrorist attack carried out by Al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001 also known as 9/11.

This event can be connected to the first amendment, which allows freedom of religion because people have a right to believe in whatever they choose, and they have the right to express themselves and their religion if they choose to.

I say let the Muslims build their Islamic Center, the Christians can't blame every single Muslim for what one terrorist did years ago. Not all Muslims are terrorists, and it's unfair to treat them that way. Like the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover, and that's basically what the Christians are doing. They are assuming these Muslims are like Al-Qaeda, but they'll never know that unless they give them a chance.