This summer, city-backed plans to build an interfaith community center and mosque two blocks away from Ground Zero sparked an international debate. Although there are nuances to the arguments, one side clearly feels that building a mosque near the site of the September 11th attacks is an affront to the victims; on the other hand, supporters say that there is no reason to block the plans, beyond simple “Islamophobia.”
With the help of our partners at The BBC’s World Have Your Say, The Takeaway listens to some everyday international voices on either side of the debate.