Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - WTC Muslim Center

WTC MUSLIM CENTER

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Biography
Position:	Con to the question "Is It Appropriate to Build a Muslim Community Center (aka the ''Ground Zero Mosque'') near the World Trade Center site?"
Reasoning:	"We regard freedom of religion as a cornerstone of the American democracy, and that freedom must include the right of all Americans – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other faiths – to build community centers and houses of worship. We categorically reject appeals to bigotry on the basis of religion, and condemn those whose opposition to this proposed Islamic Center is a manifestation of such bigotry. However, there are understandably strong passions and keen sensitivities surrounding the World Trade Center site. We are ever mindful of the tragedy which befell our nation there, the pain we all still feel – and especially the anguish of the families and friends of those who were killed on September 11, 2001. The controversy which has emerged regarding the building of an Islamic Center at this location is counterproductive to the healing process. Therefore, under these unique circumstances, we believe the City of New York would be better served if an alternative location could be found." "Statement on Islamic Community Center Near Ground Zero," www.adl.org, July 28, 2010
Theoretical Expertise Ranking:	Organizations/VIPS/Others Individuals and organizations that do not fit into the other star categories.
Description:	"The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Now the nation's premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all." "About the Anti-Defamation League," www.adl.org (accessed Oct. 27, 2010)
Mission:	"The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." ADL Charter, 1913
Other:	Civil Rights Organization
Contact Info:	Phone: 212-885-7700 Email: None found Website: None found
Quoted in:	1. Is It Appropriate to Build a Muslim Community Center (aka the ''Ground Zero Mosque'') near the World Trade Center site?

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Biography