Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #8 Islam: Two Perspectives

Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #8 Islam: Two Perspectives: "Find where Islamic religious beliefs intersect with current events. Research a Western news source on the story and summarize the article fr..."

Western perspective:http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/New-Yorkers-Sound-off-about-Mosque-Plans-Near-Ground-Zero-98366594.html

Islamic country's perspective:http://www.indonesiafirst.com/2010/08/8780/ground-zero-mosque/

In the Article from the western perspective the main view of the writer is quite negative. Quotes are taken from people saying that they are still 'wounded and our hearts are bleeding' and others also say that the mosque should not be built at all 'It should be a landmark building. It should not be a mosque'. Overall the article is based on saying that the building of the mosque is an offence to 9/11 victims. The article also goes on the say that it is possible that the mosque could be demolished.

In the article from the Islamic's country perspective there is absolutely no negative statement about the building of the mosque. The article only included President Obama's support for the building of the mosque and gave no negative view of the mosque. The rest of the article is just simple details on how the mosque would be built and funded.

Each of these articles addressed the different view points of the country and they are very contrasting.