Posts Tagged ‘Muslim’
» posted on Saturday, February 12th, 2011 at 5:30 pm by Damien Baldino
Bill Maher doesn’t believe Barack Obama is a Christian
Is Barack Obama a Christian? Should it matter?
Comedian Bill Maher doesn’t believe Barack Obama is a Christian, and I must say, I agree.
Unlike many, I don’t believe he is a closet Muslim. Instead, I see him as someone who isn’t religious and clings to Christianity because it’s politically expedient. If I’m correct about this, the fact that he isn’t really a Christian doesn’t bother me. What would bother me is an exaggeration of his beliefs to gain election. » read more
post a comment | filed under Politics · Religion | tags: Barack Obama, Bill Maher, Christianity, Islam, Muslim, Religion, Secular Humanist
» posted on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 7:14 pm by Damien Baldino
The Ground Zero Mega Mosque
As you’ve probably heard, there are plans in the works to build a 15 story Muslim community center near Ground Zero. The location is about two blocks from the former site of the Twin Towers, and would include a mosque, classroom space, and other amenities for the community. Some have compared it to a Jewish community center or a YMCA, which sounds correct on a superficial level. Of course, there are differences.
Let me begin by stating that Muslims have every legal right to build a mosque at that location. As long as all local zoning laws are satisfied, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be built. Yet, while this building would seem to serve a function similar to that of a Jewish community center or a YMCA, only a fool can’t see the difference. » read more
3 comments | filed under Religion · Terrorism | tags: 9/11, Feisal Abdul Rauf, Ground Zero, Islam, Mosque, Muslim, Terrorism
