Divisive debate on Ground Zero M.Zuhdi Jasser

..."Denial is the tool of the narcissist. Islamists insist that they are misunderstood. But it is they who misunderstand America and ignore the pre-modern ideologies that permeate many interpretations of Islam So this Ramadan, I propose we focus on some core humanitarian values. Let us spend a week on each. First, we need to lift up the principles of the U.S. Constitution and its Establishment Clause over any other legal system, including Shariah. Second, we need to celebrate our devotion to American nationalism and its universal equality "under God. Third, let us celebrate modernity and the Enlightenment and the hard work we have yet to do to bring Islamic thought into this era. Last, let us focus on Quranic scripture and realize passages that need reinterpretation. Our major holiday at the end of Ramadan will fall the day before the ninth anniversary of 9/11. May the lessons of Ramadan this year end with every imam asking Muslims to step away from tribal whims and demands a
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step towards genuine reform and the separation of mosque and state"...

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2010/08/17/2010081...

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