My hometown is home to the Mother Mosque. Muslims have been part of our community, a thriving, valued part, for over a century and the only thing they have done is add to our prosperity, make their children our lifelong friends, and give us access to some freaking gorgeous rugs. Seriously, folks, these are GOOD people to have in your community.
Alma, I live sixty miles from you, in a small city with TWO mosques. The retired Imam of one has been a beloved and honored personal friend for over thirty years. Muslims are truly our fellow citizens, and they are firmly and beautifully woven into the social, economic, and cultural fabric of our community.
Beautiful! Iowa can be amazing, you just have to dig for it these days. Hey, if you're up for a brief roadtrip and need a dose of hope, the Family Folk Machine is playing at the Englert on Saturday May 2 at 3pm. It's an amazing bunch of songs, if I do say so myself.
A nearby Episcopal church in Rocklin, CA wanted to sell some of its land to a developer for an affordable housing program. Their statement of intent is quite clear and aimed at professionals who are not paid adequately (teachers, police officers, e.g.). The bruhaha around it has been translated into housing for the homeless, putting it in a completely different niche and manifesting fear. The local Bishop has asked for support. I don't even live in the town, but I wrote to each member of the planning commission in support of the project. I hope they are able to accomplish the mission of building affordable housing.
I’m so sorry for the Muslim community of Broken Arrow. It must have been truly heartbreaking for the Muslim families at this horrible Klan mob/meeting to see how racist their neighbors are. There’s now a huge division in this country between blue states & red states — the mosque would have been fine in a blue state, such as New Mexico.
The anti-Islam propaganda tsunami in the USA is so evil. It’s been overwhelming for more than 20 years. It makes me feel so disheartened about our country.🥀
My hometown is home to the Mother Mosque. Muslims have been part of our community, a thriving, valued part, for over a century and the only thing they have done is add to our prosperity, make their children our lifelong friends, and give us access to some freaking gorgeous rugs. Seriously, folks, these are GOOD people to have in your community.
Alma, I live sixty miles from you, in a small city with TWO mosques. The retired Imam of one has been a beloved and honored personal friend for over thirty years. Muslims are truly our fellow citizens, and they are firmly and beautifully woven into the social, economic, and cultural fabric of our community.
Beautiful! Iowa can be amazing, you just have to dig for it these days. Hey, if you're up for a brief roadtrip and need a dose of hope, the Family Folk Machine is playing at the Englert on Saturday May 2 at 3pm. It's an amazing bunch of songs, if I do say so myself.
We shall check it out!
What are the chances of the media "shining light" on this travesty?
A nearby Episcopal church in Rocklin, CA wanted to sell some of its land to a developer for an affordable housing program. Their statement of intent is quite clear and aimed at professionals who are not paid adequately (teachers, police officers, e.g.). The bruhaha around it has been translated into housing for the homeless, putting it in a completely different niche and manifesting fear. The local Bishop has asked for support. I don't even live in the town, but I wrote to each member of the planning commission in support of the project. I hope they are able to accomplish the mission of building affordable housing.
That's really sad. It's too bad those community members can't get to know their neighbors. I think, if they did, their fear would go away.
I’m so sorry for the Muslim community of Broken Arrow. It must have been truly heartbreaking for the Muslim families at this horrible Klan mob/meeting to see how racist their neighbors are. There’s now a huge division in this country between blue states & red states — the mosque would have been fine in a blue state, such as New Mexico.
The anti-Islam propaganda tsunami in the USA is so evil. It’s been overwhelming for more than 20 years. It makes me feel so disheartened about our country.🥀
AHO, sister! ❤️🩹
Fascinating! And sad.
Great work, VMB. Your post had me taking deep breaths and counting to 10 so I didn't scream at the idiocy of the people of Broken Arrow.
Brilliant 🙏💕✨
I don’t dislike any particular religion, I dislike all of them.