Mixed Ideas About Ground Zero Mosque Cause Controversy

In New York City, protesters gathered near the site of the World Trade Center attack both in favor of, and opposed to the construction of a proposed mosque within a stone’s throw to ground zero.

Police on the scene kept the two sides at a safe distance and while emotions grew high and tempers flared, no violence was reported.

Many honored the memory of the nearly 3,000 Americans that perished in the 9/11 attacks by singing patriotic songs and waving pro-USA banners. Others displayed photographs as a reminder of the violence Islamic extremists are capable of.

Supporters of the proposed Muslim centre did not seem to care about what many consider to be the hallowed ground in which they stood. They instead choose to cite the religious freedom in which the United States was built.

However, the religious freedom in which America was created is supposed to be based on religious tolerance. The Islamic faith that they are supporting, says that those who do not believe in Allah and the teachings of the Quran will go to hell.

With this story making headlines all over the world, its popularity has even sparked the interest of Internet casinos. Many online gambling portals are laying odds as to if and even when the proposed mosque will be constructed.