The “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy: What You Need to Know
Presented by the Department of Religion
The recent debate over the “Ground Zero Mosque” has been dominated on both sides more by sound bites than by careful analysis. This hour-long forum exploresthe myths and misunderstandings about both Islam and American society that thiscontroversy has brought to the surface. Its aim is to allow all of us to come to more informed opinions about both the legality and the propriety of the Park51 project. Short presentations by experts in U.S. religious history and Islam plus lots of time for reactions and response.
Moderator: Prof. Stephen Prothero
Panelists: Prof. Kecia Ali, Ms. Cristine Hutchison-Jones, Prof. Teena Purohit
Thursday, Sept. 16, from 7-8 pm, CAS 222