A Religious Shrine at Ground Zero?


 

Publication Date: January 2001

Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)

Author(s): Daniel S. Brenner

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Memorial; Community Relations; Pluralism

Type: Other

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The author proposes that an inter-religious shrine be built at Ground Zero. He explains that it will serve educational, religious and spiritual purposes. It will also send an important message to the Islamic world about the American commitment to religious freedom.