I would probably go if my local mosque was holding a community event that was obviously open to outsiders. I know where it is; I drive by it most every day. I know from friends that I'm free to drop in at the mosque any time; since we're in a university town, they are very interested in talking to students and others about Islam. However, the reasons why I don't are the same as why I don't drop in at any other church: I'm just not that interested enough to go out of my way, and the unknown social situation it presents to me makes me uncomfortable (this is not something related to faith, but rather my own social anxiety). However, a community event with other seekers would probably grab my interest sufficiently, and ease my anxieties a bit.
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