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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
To answer your question - I am perfectly happy with a Muslim memorial, a Jewish memorial, a Hindu memorial, a Wiccan memorial, should those groups wish to have one - all are a-ok with me. Should the government pay for them? No. The government should not impose a particular religion on anyone but they should also NOT prevent someone from practicing their religion.
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You may be OK with it, but apparently, the masses weren't happy with the idea of the Muslim center opening up nearby (not even on the premises).
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It's ridiculous the way people get "offended" by others practicing their religion. Here's an idea -how about, if someone gives a prayer which does not reflect your beliefs you don't say "amen"? How about you respect their right to pray however they wish, and not assume that it somehow an infringement of your rights if you don't agree with the religious beliefs of the speaker?
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If the speaker is acting as an agent of the government, then yes -- it can be offensive. It gives the impression that attendees who don't practice that religion are "less than."
A lot of people say to just sit back and wait out the prayer, but I can guarantee you that if someone broke out in a Muslim prayer at, say, a graduation, other attendees would raise hell.
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