Comments for Life and Other Musings http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life by David Robert Farmerie Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Bringing it to a Close: by Stephnie Farmerie http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=885#comment-10969 Stephnie Farmerie Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:14 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=885#comment-10969 As this exhibition travels you will have the opportunity to share these values with many who might never have been aware of them. Therefore, while you might miss the making of this project, perhaps you will not be completely withdrawn from it; both because of the involvement with the openings but also because it has touched that part of your life with which your parents and family have blessed you, traditions. As this exhibition travels you will have the opportunity to share these values with many who might never have been aware of them. Therefore, while you might miss the making of this project, perhaps you will not be completely withdrawn from it; both because of the involvement with the openings but also because it has touched that part of your life with which your parents and family have blessed you, traditions.

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by David Farmerie http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10701 David Farmerie Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:56:32 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10701 Hello Loreen, and thank you so much for adding your voice. It has been encouraging, for me, to know that there are people who are willing to pause, in their anger, to listen, to think, and to consider that there just might be another way. To quote a wonderful line, from a Leonard Cohen song, "let us open the crack where the light comes in." Hello Loreen, and thank you so much for adding your voice.
It has been encouraging, for me, to know that there are people who are willing to pause, in their anger, to listen, to think, and to consider that there just might be another way.
To quote a wonderful line, from a Leonard Cohen song, “let us open the crack where the light comes in.”

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by Loreen http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10698 Loreen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:26 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10698 David, I want to thank you so much for opening up this subject for discussion and so beautifully "allowing" others to share their views. This is most certainly a controversial topic and earlier today I was deemed to be a "racist" by another because I made a statement similar to yours: "Granted the idea to build this mosque, in such a location, is a sore reminder of the events of 9/11 and would be best served, to all, if it were built elsewhere." To which, I added, as did you that I fully support our constitution and the Freedom of Religion. And Rebecca I LOVE your comment "I think more Muslims need to invite non-Muslims to the Mosque." The misunderstandings perpetuate such fear and irrationality in so many, connecting at a human level could be so healing. We can find good an evil in all walks of life, that contrast certainly does not discriminate. And if we all default to our "angry, closed minded, auto-responders" we don't take the time to truly "see" others, to "listen", to understand and most importantly to appreciate that we are all of ONE source, regardless of our religious beliefs. It is time for those of us in the World who can and choose to... to come from a place of LOVE. Thank you David again for opening up the discussion and selfishly for "allowing" me to be heard. You are a remarkable human being. Loreen David,

I want to thank you so much for opening up this subject for discussion and so beautifully “allowing” others to share their views. This is most certainly a controversial topic and earlier today I was deemed to be a “racist” by another because I made a statement similar to yours: “Granted the idea to build this mosque, in such a location, is a sore reminder of the events of 9/11 and would be best served, to all, if it were built elsewhere.” To which, I added, as did you that I fully support our constitution and the Freedom of Religion.

And Rebecca I LOVE your comment “I think more Muslims need to invite non-Muslims to the Mosque.” The misunderstandings perpetuate such fear and irrationality in so many, connecting at a human level could be so healing.

We can find good an evil in all walks of life, that contrast certainly does not discriminate. And if we all default to our “angry, closed minded, auto-responders” we don’t take the time to truly “see” others, to “listen”, to understand and most importantly to appreciate that we are all of ONE source, regardless of our religious beliefs. It is time for those of us in the World who can and choose to… to come from a place of LOVE.

Thank you David again for opening up the discussion and selfishly for “allowing” me to be heard.

You are a remarkable human being.

Loreen

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by David Farmerie http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10670 David Farmerie Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:20:32 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10670 Rabeea, thank you so much for voicing in! You have expressed much of what I was trying to get to, which is for people to begin creating understanding through educating, which you have begun to do by posting your comment. Rabeea, thank you so much for voicing in!
You have expressed much of what I was trying to get to, which is for people to begin creating understanding through educating, which you have begun to do by posting your comment.

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by Rabeea http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10659 Rabeea Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:09:27 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10659 There are at least two churches that are directly across from Ground Zero. There are at least two churches that are directly across from Ground Zero.

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by Rabeea http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10658 Rabeea Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:07:45 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10658 Thank you Alicia! You have articulated the sentiment of many Muslims around the world. It is disheartening to say the least that over 9 years since 9/11 Americans still believe that there is some connection between Islam and the horrific attacks of 9/11. And this is proven by when people argue that it is insensitive or improper for a Mosque to be built near Ground Zero. And serving as a reminder only, Muslims died on 9/11 also. Christians were not the only people in the Twin Towers that died on that horrible day. And based off my research, the Mosque that is currently two blocks from Ground Zero is extremely small, does not allow for all the Muslims an area to worship and serves only as a Mosque; whereas, the Center that is in controversy which is 4 blocks away will serve more as a community center. Last point before I shut up =) although so many Muslim Americans are tired of defending their religion and feeling as a foreigner in their own country, I think more Muslims need to invite non-Muslims to the Mosque. I think way too many people have not visited a Mosque and know nothing about Islam. It helps to be able to put things in context. I’ve visited churches, attended service and have a copy of the Bible. There is nothing bad that comes out of knowing more about the world’s largest religions. Coming from legal background, great blog - America is great because of our constitution! Thank you Alicia! You have articulated the sentiment of many Muslims around the world. It is disheartening to say the least that over 9 years since 9/11 Americans still believe that there is some connection between Islam and the horrific attacks of 9/11. And this is proven by when people argue that it is insensitive or improper for a Mosque to be built near Ground Zero. And serving as a reminder only, Muslims died on 9/11 also. Christians were not the only people in the Twin Towers that died on that horrible day. And based off my research, the Mosque that is currently two blocks from Ground Zero is extremely small, does not allow for all the Muslims an area to worship and serves only as a Mosque; whereas, the Center that is in controversy which is 4 blocks away will serve more as a community center. Last point before I shut up =) although so many Muslim Americans are tired of defending their religion and feeling as a foreigner in their own country, I think more Muslims need to invite non-Muslims to the Mosque. I think way too many people have not visited a Mosque and know nothing about Islam. It helps to be able to put things in context. I’ve visited churches, attended service and have a copy of the Bible. There is nothing bad that comes out of knowing more about the world’s largest religions.

Coming from legal background, great blog – America is great because of our constitution!

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by David Farmerie http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10653 David Farmerie Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:14:22 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10653 Thank you Alicia. Thank you Alicia.

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by Alicia S. http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10652 Alicia S. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:04:52 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10652 It's actually going to be an Islamic community center, not a mosque! (Presumably, it would include worship space, but it won't be strictly a "sacred" building.) Here is a link to the organization that is trying to get it built: http://www.cordobainitiative.org and info on the org's leader: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feisal_Abdul_Rauf It’s actually going to be an Islamic community center, not a mosque! (Presumably, it would include worship space, but it won’t be strictly a “sacred” building.) Here is a link to the organization that is trying to get it built: http://www.cordobainitiative.org and info on the org’s leader: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feisal_Abdul_Rauf

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by Sarah http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10650 Sarah Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:55:09 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10650 Alicia, I agree that if I were Muslim and disagreed with how those terrorist acted, I would want others to know. Same as how as a Christian I want people to know what Christians are really called to. However, I do wonder if putting it at Ground Zero would cause more harm than good. And why only a mosque? Why not a global house of worship? Not a chapel, not a mosque, not a synagoge, but something for all. Alicia, I agree that if I were Muslim and disagreed with how those terrorist acted, I would want others to know. Same as how as a Christian I want people to know what Christians are really called to.

However, I do wonder if putting it at Ground Zero would cause more harm than good. And why only a mosque? Why not a global house of worship? Not a chapel, not a mosque, not a synagoge, but something for all.

]]> Comment on A Mosque at the Core of our Constitution: by David Farmerie http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10649 David Farmerie Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:54:52 +0000 http://www.davidfarmerie.com/life/?p=867#comment-10649 Your point is on spot, as well, Sarah and is a question that needs to be addressed, and answered, by those involved - which, once again, is what I was driving at in my post. Let's stop the name calling and political posturing, and address the issues at hand. I think that you idea to put the money into the existing mosque is a great idea, but also take the opportunity [of this issue] to begin a public discussion - especially between those who are [directly] involved - those who live and work in the city. But also to open a series of national dialogs, and try reach a point where we, as Americans living together within this country, can put the issues of religion and politics behind us and finally find ways to live together as people. Your point is on spot, as well, Sarah and is a question that needs to be addressed, and answered, by those involved – which, once again, is what I was driving at in my post. Let’s stop the name calling and political posturing, and address the issues at hand. I think that you idea to put the money into the existing mosque is a great idea, but also take the opportunity [of this issue] to begin a public discussion – especially between those who are [directly] involved – those who live and work in the city. But also to open a series of national dialogs, and try reach a point where we, as Americans living together within this country, can put the issues of religion and politics behind us and finally find ways to live together as people.

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