Ground Zero Mosque

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The 'Ground Zero Mosque' controversy centers on the planned construction of the Cordoba House, an Islamic community centre, two blocks away from where the World Trade Center once stood. Construction of the centre, which will include a swimming pool, gym, theatre, sports and prayer facilities, was approved by a New York City community board by a vote 29-1 in favour with 10 abstentions. Though the plan is also opposed by some members of the families of 9/11 victims, a campaign has been waged mainly by right wing Tea Party movement and Israel lobby-afilliated neoconservative groups to inflame passions in a series of ads, articles and public pronouncements. In the latest episode, former Republican governor of Alaska Sarah Palin has asked 'peace-seeking' Muslims to 'refudiate'[sic] the mosque. As of 21 July 2010, the campaign's facebook page (which is promoted by the English Defence League) has over 51,000 members.

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Media Coverage

  • Raymond Ibrahim, The Two Faces of the Ground Zero Mosque, Pajamas Media, 22 June 2010
  • Statement On Islamic Community Center Near Ground Zero, ADL Press Release, 28 July 2010