In Class Debate On The Creation Of Cultural Center Near Ground Zero Reflection

At the beginning of class I really did not know how the discussion will start but it was started by an argument by those who oppose the creation of the Cultural Center. Most of their arguments are mostly about how the Muslims should respect the families of the victims, and they said that they have nothing against Muslims. My team   argued that its their right, its part of freedom of religion and it will help get rid of hated. The opposing team said that how can they trust an Islamic Center if the Quran says to kill or convert non Muslim people, but that is the radical form of Islam, meaning they are stereotyping Muslims. Another argument is why do they call it Mosque when it is a Cultural Center that is started by a Muslim? Any faith and anyone is welcome, so why stereotype it? Because of ignorance and hatred. Overall I still believe that the Cultural Center should be built and that people need to get over Islamophobia.