UrbanMasque
Everyone Wears a Mask
FrozenBacon said:You know, I went to Afghanistan to fight my part in this war on terror, specifically the Taliban. My job involved trying to get into the minds of these guys by tracking their day to day business and breaking out terrorist networks. I got to know some of them pretty well. From this I know some of the extremists who climb the ranks of the Taliban are some of the worst, most misguided Muslims ever and provide nothing positive to this world. I really am glad that I helped destroy some of their networks in Afghanistan and really hope that organization disappears so the people of Afghanistan can lead regular, slightly less f***** up lives.
For this, I wholeheartedly thank you.
FrozenBacon said:Now with my distaste for the Taliban explained, I'll say that I do not give a damn about this mosque being built near ground zero. Japanese people visit and take pictures of pearl harbor all the time, should we ban them from seeing that? While what happened in NYC was a horrible thing, it is history and erecting a mosque near it changes nothing. The mosque will not build up some Taliban resistance in the US, or anywhere for that matter. I think the debate on this whole thing is silly, really. But then again I wasn't one to care much for politics. Half of the stuff dealing with politics are just touchy matters that in the end, do not even matter. More talk that does nothing but perhaps cater to the pointless feel good feeling in peoples' stomachs.
True, but I think this is more than a few political talking points. Whenever ANY religious institution opens up a new place of worship - I feel sick in my stomach. This goes double for Scientology and Islam. I admit, I don't know nearly enough about either "religion" - but something has such devout followers always makes me fearful (think Jim Jones). Also, the Afghan people will never be free as long as religion is guiding their way of life. Location is just something to add a little flavor to the discussion, but your point about Pearl harbor and the Japanese was spot on.
The Mosque is claiming that it will be like a YMCA or JCC, in accepting all people and all faiths - I have some doubts, but in fairness If you can open up a synagogue or a church you should be able to open up a mosque. Due to Islams history ( or better stereotype) of producing radicals in modern times - people, like me, are a little more hesitant than they should be about this thing.
In summary, Lose religion - gain freedom.