Will U.S. Muslims ever fit in?
Tensions over the so-called "Ground Zero mosque" may be making it harder for American Muslims to assimilate
In the years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, many American Muslim groups went out of their way to make it clear they abhor terrorism, and to educate people about Islam. But some Muslims now say the outreach is being undone by the controversy over the... More
Is the 'Ground Zero mosque' debate helping terrorists?
Taliban leaders say the heated debate is driving recruits into their arms. Should we believe them?
Taliban leaders say they are delighted with the spirited campaign against the so-called "Ground Zero mosque," because it is sending a wave of recruits their way, reports Newsweek. "By preventing this mosque from being built, America is doing us a big favor," says... More
The new Muslim PSA: Don't 'hate' us, America
A grassroots organization produces a video message to remind Americans that ordinary Muslims don't actually want to destroy the U.S.A.
The video: "They say you should fear me, suspect me, hate me..." So begins a new public service announcement released by the grassroots American Muslim group, My Faith, My Voice, designed to counter the growing national hostility towards their community provoked... More
'Ground Zero church': A 'bigoted' Christian response?
A Christian pastor who's been called Islamophobic, homophobic, and worse is setting up shop two blocks from Ground Zero. Anyone organizing a protest yet?
There's a new twist in the controversy over the 'Ground Zero mosque.' This Sunday, Bill Keller, a Christian preacher from Florida, is inaugurating his own "9-11 Christian Center at Ground Zero," holding services at a Marriott Hotel two blocks from the World Trade... More
Tennessee mosque fire: Is it terrorism?
Someone reportedly set fire to construction equipment being used to prepare the site of a mosque outside Memphis. Was this more than a case of common vandalism?
Federal agents are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed a dump truck at the site of a mosque and Islamic community center under construction in rural Tennessee. Protesters have tried to block the project — some objecting to the traffic, others... More
Is 'Islamophobia' putting America at risk?
Liberal columnist Frank Rich says the strident opposition to the Park51 Islamic center is only helping al Qaeda
The "ginned-up rage" over the so-called "Ground Zero mosque" — it is neither a mosque, nor located at ground zero — is more than just misguided election-year "pandering" led by "the neocon and Fox News right," argues Frank Rich in The New York Times... More
'Ground Zero mosque': What would George W. Bush do?
Mosque supporters say the former president could ease tensions by reminding people we're not at war with Islam
Supporters of the "Ground Zero Mosque" are requesting help from an unexpected source — former president George W. Bush. Republican leaders, including Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin, have called the project an affront to the memory of the victims. But Bush... More
Do U.S. Muslims need to do a better job of assimilating?
The proposed "Ground Zero Mosque" is proof that Muslims haven't yet joined mainstream American culture, say some commentators
The controversy over the mosque to be built near Ground Zero has exposed an old divide in America, says Ross Douthat in The New York Times. On one side, there's an America that welcomes people from all cultures. On the other is an America that "expects new arrivals... More
'Ground Zero mosque': Was Obama right to speak up?
The president has entered the discussion over the proposed Islamic community in downtown Manhattan, angering both critics and supporters of the project
President Obama has thrown himself into the debate over a mosque set to be built two blocks from Ground Zero. While hosting the White House's traditional dinner to celebrate the commencement of Ramadan, Obama vocally defended the right of the project's backers... More
The anti-'Ground Zero mosque' anthem
Opponents of the mosque set to be built two blocks from Ground Zero have expressed their dissent in the form of a protest song
The fight against the "Ground Zero Mosque" now has its own theme song. Written by Grammy Award-winning producer Trade Martin, "We've Got To Stop The Mosque At Ground Zero" is a country-tinged tune which brands the planned construction of the Islamic... More
A Muslim gay bar near Ground Zero?
Fox News provocateur Greg Gutfeld plans to open a gay bar next to the controversial Ground Zero mosque — to test how tolerant its supporters really are
Adding fuel to the controversy over the proposed Ground Zero mosque, mischievous Fox News host Greg Gutfeld has declared his own plan to build a gay bar catering to Muslims next to the Islamic center. Gutfeld claims he's opening the night spot to "reduce deadly... More
America's growing 'resistance' to mosques
It isn't just Ground Zero — local groups are opposing new mosques in several states. Why the sudden backlash?
The Ground Zero Mosque isn't the only battleground over Islam in post-9/11 America. Political and religious leaders are opposing plans to build Muslim houses of worship and community centers in California, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and other states, reports The New... More
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