Freedom of Religion

Is it only for religions we like?

The Constitution of the United States of America

Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

I can’t see any reason why Muslims can’t refurbish a building no longer usable to make a cultural center which would include a Mosque.

These are facts contrary to the right wing rant-o-philes

1. It’s Not at Ground Zero (its several blocks away)*

2. It’s Not Strictly A Mosque (it’s a cultural center open to everyone)*

3. You Can’t Simultaneously Acknowledge A Right And Insist That Your Government Suppress It*

But that’s beside the point: as our President said, “As a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. And that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in Lower Manhattan,....”

I am grateful to:

* http://www.cracked.com/blog/3-reasons-the-ground-zero-mosque-debate-makes-no-sense/