A number of ceremonies took place today, in remembrance of the lives lost due to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which forever changed America. This year's anniversary comes at a time of significant conflict in America, regarding Christianity and Islam.
As a Christian, I am disheartened by the lack of peace in the nation, due to the 9/11 mosque controversy and the plans to burn Korans in retaliation for the former. Americans are hurt by what transpired on September 11, 2001 and take great umbrage at a mega-mosque being built at the grave site, but not final resting place, of thousands that died, when extremist Muslims crashed planes they commandeered, into the World Trade Center. In light of this, plans for the Manhattan mosque, set to debut on September 11th 2012, in the vicinity of the World Trade Center site, is extremely insensitive.
It is only human that some sought to and have burned Korans on this day. However, as a devout Christian, I implore people not to take this route, as it will be deemed insensitive and could spur the loss of innocent life. It will solve nothing.
Some Muslims, greeted the Koran burning news with anger and chants of "deaths to Christians" which is wholly inappropriate. Non-violent Muslims, who do not share these incendiary views, need to seek discourse with those saying such things and help them realize, they are giving Islam a bad name and perpetuating the feelings of distrust Americans hold, in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Violence is not the answer. As a human race, we must value each others' lives and right to exist.
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