Islamic center debate is exercise in religious understanding

Submitted on August 27, 2010
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Patricia Zapor | Catholic News Service
Matt Harris of Yorba Linda, Calif., argued with Matt Sky, right, and Julia Lundy, supporters of the proposed Muslim community center and mosque, in New York Aug. 19. Controversy has arisen over the proposed construction of the 13-story, $100 million Islamic center, which is to include a mosque, because it would be built near where the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood.
Matt Harris of Yorba Linda, Calif., argued with Matt Sky, right, and Julia Lundy, supporters of the proposed Muslim community center and mosque, in New York Aug. 19. Controversy has arisen over the proposed construction of the 13-story, $100 million Islamic center, which is to include a mosque, because it would be built near where the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood.
Brendan McDermid/Reuters, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON — The controversy over plans to build an Islamic cultural center and mosque a couple of blocks away from ground zero in New York is but the latest manifestation of a historic cycle of distrust of immigrants — and their faith.

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