Ground Zero Declaration A group of political Independents has just launched a new website which affirms First Amendment rights to freedom of religion but that opposes the Ground Zero mosque. Centroids --a short form for Radical Centrists-- takes the view that many traditional Islamic beliefs are not compatible with the values all Americans cherish and regard as necessary for citizenship.
The site includes a copy of the Declaration and a place to sign to show your support, and a Resources section that features a Questionnaire for Muslims who wish to become US citizens. The questions, each of which quote the Qur'an, make it clear that on a minimum of 10 important matters of Law, many teachings of Islam are antithetical to American citizenship. For this reason the Declaration calls on Muslims to reform their religion if they wish to become part of American society. This is essential --given how diametrically opposed major parts of the Qur'an are to vital parts of the U.S. Constitution. This approach to the Ground Zero debate takes the issue to a whole new level, to the foundations of Islam itself. That is where the problem really lies --for everyone who regards the Constitution as binding and essential for all Americans. We hope you will visit the site and add your signature to the Declaration so we can send a message to our elected officials that we want a frank and honest debate about Islam in America. All personal information you share will be kept strictly confidential. You view the site at: http://www.groundzerodeclaration.org/ Or Google us by typing in " Ground Zero Declaration " Thank you Billy Rojas Site Coordinator www.groundzerodeclaration.org/about-us -- Centroids: The Center of the Radical Centrist Community <[email protected]> Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/RadicalCentrism Radical Centrism website and blog: http://RadicalCentrism.org
