Christians, how would you react to a masgue opening near you?

I would like to see what Christians think of Muslims worshiping near them.

Personally, I would let them do what they want, but I would still keep my eyes open for anyone who seems to be an extremests....Just because all muslims are not terrorists does not mean none of them aren't.

 

It would be acceptable to me.

 

I'd welcome them; diversity is a good thing.

 

It's not gonna happen. Terrible idea.

 

Then i would've to keep my eyes open when living near a Church because Christianity has there fair share of extremists.

In the end i would love to see all big and organized Religions gone. But since that isn't feasible i'm for let them do what they wan't as long as they don't infringe on the freedom of others.

 

This poll is directed towards Christians, are non-Christians also supposed to answer? I don't want to mess up your conclusions.

 

I like hearing the call to prayer... just like I like church bells.

 

You left out an important option in your possible answers: welcome them as your new neighbours and help them if they're in need!
That's what Pastor Steve Stone and his congregation from Heartsong Church, Cordova did. Great, that's what I think is displaying the true spirit of the love our Lord asks us to have!

http://www.memphis-umc.net/news/detail/671

 

I would welcome them. It would probbaly strengthen the community and alow both sides to experiance the culture of the other. In time with compassion and understanding perhaps some of them will even come to see the light of Christ. But if you push them away all you will get is hardened hearts and anger.

 

I live a block from a mosque. I didn't know it was a mosque at first. They were very secretive -- posted initials instead of a name, wouldn't look me in the eye or talk to me when I walked by, put a fence around the entire place and kept the gates to the parking lot locked. I was so uncomfortable that I checked it out and when I found out it was a mosque I admit I freaked a little bit. I checked into it further and found out that the membership is mostly Bosnian refugees and most don't speak English yet which is why they didn't talk to me. By coincidence I later met the Iman and he told me at their previous location they had a lot of vandelism so that's why they didn't want to advertise that they were a mosque. I understand how they must feel. I think the Iman understood how it appeared to me. I will always check out any activity I think is suspicious like I did before I even knew it was a mosque.

 

Any religious people are free to nanswer quite frankly. It was meant towards Christians, but feel free to throw in your two cents.

 

I chose the "they do not affect my life" answer. To be fair, I wouldn't ignore any fanatic behaviour, but I can't keep track of everything that might be dangerous. I haven't heard of any terrorist attack that was planned in or centred around a public place like that. Most are centred around homes and it's not like I can check every person's home.

 

I would react the same way as if ANOTHER Church of ANY "flavor" opened near me! I would say: "another waste of people's money, but it's not my business, so I wish them well!"

In the South, there are FAR TOO MANY churches. . .in fact, it might be nice to have a "different variety" like a mosque, or a Buddhist temple, or an Hindu retreat!

 

Hope you don't mind, I voted.

I voted for the last option, let them worship in peace.

But, to be fair (because I am a Muslim), I replaced the word Mosque with Church. Or Synagogue. Or any other temple.

Salam

 

Now you get it. This is exactly will happen upon the return of Jesus.

 

Soon, coming your way. You'll find variety is NOT the spice of Life.

 

None of the above. More choices, please.

 

islam is evil. read the book. watch what they do, not what they say.

they are the MOST intolerant people on the planet, yet we are supposed to bend over and let them have their way.

frak islam and the inbred, brain dead people that believe in that crap and the spineless gutless apologists that scream about diversity.

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

 

people who say they wouldn't have a problem or it doesn't affect there lives. I got one question for you?

Do you feel the same way about the Haitian boat people who are also trying to join this land of diversity?


If you don't, then you're a good for nothing hypocrit.

 

It is not about diversity it is about saving their souls. If you act intolerant and hate them how are you supposed to help save them? Love thy enemy as your self. Show them compassion and they will see the glory of Christ in your actions.

 

Have you read the Quran?

My soul is not in danger. I don't need to be saved.

Lol that was pretty arrogant...

سلام

 

You may not know it or believe it but I do. So I have to be here for you and anyone else that needs help finding salvation. It is not arrogance to hope that the followers of another faith will eventually come to my own. Wouldnt it be considered a little more arrogant to assume that your soul is not in danger? Can you truely know the forces that may be working towards your own spiritual demise?

Either way I extend my love as a brother to you and hope that some day you find Christ. Even if you dont the love will remain. God bless you and yours.

 

No. . .openness and acceptance is!

 

I'd robably get them a nice fruit basket and invite the Imam and his family to dinner.

 

No worries OJ.

Have you ever noticed that the people who scream the loudest about something, tend to be the worst offenders of exactly what it is that they scream about?

I mean, if you have never read the Bible or the Koran, and yet soundly reject both, routinely find that your positions are being corrected by the adherents of the faith, most people would stop at some point and wonder why so many people are correcting them.

After all, if you ran around screaming the sky in green, and people continuously stopped and told you the sky was blue ... at some point you would probably look up and discover that, oh crap, the sky really IS blue!

Same goes from religion and those intolerant of it.

However, if you are looking for intolerance, I believe you will find it in those who routinely malign something, avoid all correction, and simply fire away in deliberate blindness. Pretty much defines intolerance doesn't it?