I agree that it is a non-issue, contrived by those with little tolerance.
And, contrarty to powerclown's assertion, it is not a "really big one" (not that size matters), but it is a small mosque within a larger community center.
Oh, and Pan, I dont march to anyone's orders.
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Should the planners of the Cordoba House have met with 9/11 survivors and families? Perhaps.
But it is ignorance and intolerance that is the threat, not the Cordoba House.
As hiredgun pointed out and those who make claims of it being a "really big (mosque)" and "marching orders (for the left)" appear to ignore:
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Cordoba House is a Muslim-led project which will build a world-class facility that promotes tolerance, reflecting the rich diversity of New York City. The center will be community-driven, serving as a platform for inter-community gatherings and cooperation at all levels, providing a space for all New Yorkers to enjoy.
This proposed project is about promoting integration, tolerance of difference and community cohesion through arts and culture. Cordoba House will provide a place where individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, will find a center of learning, art and culture; and most importantly, a center guided by Islamic values in their truest form - compassion, generosity, and respect for all.
The site will contain tremendous amounts of resources that otherwise would not exist in Lower Manhattan; a 500-seat auditorium, swimming pool, art exhibition spaces, bookstores, restaurants - all these services would form a cultural nexus for a region of New York City that, as it continues to grow, requires the sort of hub that Cordoba House will provide.
Cordoba House - New York City | Cordoba
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