Ground Zero mosque Hypocrisy

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TXgolfer said:
See post 45 for a couple.....But it's pretty much the whole thread. :lol:
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from what I see - I never started the comparison game.
 
Perhaps 600,000 Muslims in NYC with over 175 mosques (at least the ones that are visible) and counting. That's 3,000 Muslims per Mosque. There are some 6,000 churches in NYC, and over 1,000 synagogues. Here's the link that describes exactly how tolerant NYC is.
http://didyouknow.org/number-of-churches-and-mosques-in-new-york-city/

Riyadh has over 2000 mosques for their 4.2 million Muslims who live there. That's one Mosque for every 2,000 Muslims.

Again, how many churches in Riyadh? Heck, how many SYNAGOGUES are there in Riyadh?

Ya wanna talk about "tolerance" once more?
 
kokonut said:
Perhaps 600,000 Muslims in NYC with over 175 mosques (at least the ones that are visible) and counting. That's 3,000 Muslims per Mosque. There are some 6,000 churches in NYC, and over 1,000 synagogues. Here's the link that describes exactly how tolerant NYC is.
http://didyouknow.org/number-of-churches-and-mosques-in-new-york-city/

Riyadh has over 2000 mosques for their 4.2 million Muslims who live there. That's one Mosque for every 2,000 Muslims.

Again, how many churches in Riyadh? Heck, how many SYNAGOGUES are there in Riyadh?

Ya wanna talk about "tolerance" once more?
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so how many mosques are there in Vatican City?
 
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So mosques constitutes less than 2.5 percent of all of NYC's registered religious establishments.
 
Yes, sounds about right based on the figures I've seen.

Again, how many churches or even synagogues are there in Riyadh?
 
souggy said:
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So mosques constitutes less than 2.5 percent of all of NYC's registered religious establishments.
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What is the Muslim population of that area, and how many people total are served by the mosques?

How are percentages broken down by religion for the remaining churches, and how many people served by them total within a denomination? What is the population percentage of each religion?
 
Reba said:
What is the Muslim population of that area, and how many people total are served by the mosques?

How are percentages broken down by religion for the remaining churches, and how many people served by them total within a denomination? What is the population percentage of each religion?
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What I'm interested in is on how many churches and synagogues are there in Riyadh.
 
Jiro said:
but how many mosques in Vatican City?
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Since that was an enclave built and established specifically for the Catholic Church headquarters, I would guess none. Are there any Catholic churches in Mecca? :dunno:

However, Rome is the capital city of Italy:

"Rome also boasts the biggest mosque in Europe, built with Saudi money outside the city centre, about 3km (2 miles) from St Peter's Basilica.

There are another three mosques and three Islamic prayer centres in the city, frequented by the growing number of Muslim residents...."
BBC NEWS | Europe | Rome halts mosque conversion work
 
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And the Vatican City example is void because it's a Catholic holy place. World-wide, both Catholics and Protestants are classified as Christians.

Comparing Holy See to Mecca is absurd because... Mecca encompasses all Muslims with no divides-- Sunni and Sh'ia (and others)-- while the Vatican is not holy to both Catholics AND Protestants; let alone the other Christian dominions that don't fit into those two classifications.
 
Reba said:
Since that was an enclive built and established specifically for the Catholic Church headquarters, I would guess none. Are there any Catholic churches in Mecca? :dunno:

However, Rome is the capital city of Italy:

"Rome also boasts the biggest mosque in Europe, built with Saudi money outside the city centre, about 3km (2 miles) from St Peter's Basilica.

There are another three mosques and three Islamic prayer centres in the city, frequented by the growing number of Muslim residents...."
BBC NEWS | Europe | Rome halts mosque conversion work
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which is why kokonut's post is moot. Vatican City and Saudi Arabia are secular country with secular government with official religion (yes I know Vatican City is not a country but you get the point)

USA doesn't. I suppose that kokonut is implying that we should be as tolerant as Riyadh.
 
souggy said:
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And the Vatican City example is void because it's a Catholic holy place. World-wide, both Catholics and Protestants are classified as Christians.

Comparing Holy See to Mecca is absurd because... Mecca encompasses all Muslims with no divides-- Sunni and Sh'ia (and others)-- while the Vatican is not holy to both Catholics AND Protestants; let alone the other Christian dominions that don't fit into those two classifications.
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Probably Jerusalem would be the city that is considered holy by the most religions.
 
souggy said:
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And the Vatican City example is void because it's a Catholic holy place. World-wide, both Catholics and Protestants are classified as Christians.

Comparing Holy See to Mecca is absurd because... Mecca encompasses all Muslims with no divides-- Sunni and Sh'ia (and others)-- while the Vatican is not holy to both Catholics AND Protestants; let alone the other Christian dominions that don't fit into those two classifications.
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Mecca is the holy city, not Riyadh.

Now, how many churches and synagogues are there in Riyadh?

Can anybody answer that very, very simple question??

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Reba said:
Probably Jerusalem would be the city that is considered holy by the most religions.
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perfect. Jerusalem example should be used.... not Riyadh.
 
Houses of Worship in the Holy Land: Israel's Churches, Mosques and Synagogues
By Lacie Schaeffer

Israel is a place of great diversity; Christians, Jews, and Muslims all consider it to be one of the holiest places in the world, and with good reason. To the Christians, this is where Jesus and His followers walked and where the great Biblical events were enacted. To Muslims, the Prophet Mohammad entered heaven from where the Dome of the Rock now stands in Jerusalem. For Jews, Jerusalem has always been a sacred city, gateway to the land of their ancestors. It is little wonder that Israel is home to many beautiful, fascinating churches, synagogues, and mosques. In this article, you'll learn about some of the best places of worship in Israel; I guarantee you won't be disappointed with choosing to work these places into your Holy Land itinerary.

Churches

In Jerusalem, at the famous Mount of Olives, there is a lovely chapel called the Church of All Nations. It is one of the city's most recognizable churches and certainly one of the most beautiful. Columns, gilded archways, and a mural decorate the front facade, but there is an ominous tone as well; you will notice the big black fence surrounding the front entrance, as if to keep out those who are disrespectful. There has been a church on this site since the 300s AD.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, probably the most recognized church in Christian history, can also be found in Jerusalem. The exterior is striking; while the eye may not be drawn to the plain brown walls, it will find beauty in the few bluish-gray domes scattered across the roof. Take note of the ladder perched comfortably against an ancient window; it has stood at that site for perhaps more than 150 years, a symbol of disagreements among the faithful. Once inside, visit the Place of Crucifixion where Christians believe the actual death of Jesus occurred. The decorations are somewhat modern but the aura is very historic, especially if you seek out the burial places dating from the time of Christ...

Mosques

...Probably the most important mosque in Israel is located at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. It is known as Al-Aqsa Mosque and is a huge complex filled with many intriguing sites. Al-Aqsa's minaret is finally detailed. Keep in mind that those outside the Muslim faith are permitted to visit only at certain times of the day, with no visitation on Fridays or holy days. If you plan to attend services, plan to come on Fridays. Manner of dress is very important, not only at Al-Aqsa but at all places of worship.

Synagogues

Ramban Synagogue in Jerusalem dates from the Middle Ages and is located in the Old City. Although it was once a mosque, it is again used as a Jewish house of worship. Come learn the history about this resilient place, how it was restored and used again as a synagogue. In certain parts of the interior, the stone walls show just how old the structure is and may perhaps give glimpses of the events it has weathered over the years....
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Houses of Worship in the Holy Land: Israel's Churches, Mosques and Synagogues - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com
 
Can we safely conclude that the people in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia are an intolerant bunch when it comes to other religion?

Kind of funny when people scream "Intolerant!" when it comes to mosques in NYC and pretend that Saudi Arabia is the most tolerant of its kind when it comes to Islam and Mecca when they even don't allow churches or synagogues there...certainly not like NYC. Even the country of Israel is much more tolerant that Saudi Arabia when it comes to a variety of religion allowed in that country. Talk about irony here.
 
i vote that we move to rid the world of religions, but i suspect no one would take my motion that seriously. this is a shining example that religions are divisive. if we had no religions we wouldn't have jihads or the Crusades.
 
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