US synagogue welcomes Muslims seeking a place to pray

[cali]

16 August 2012 Last updated at 19:51 ET Help

Muslims around the world are gathering for Friday prayers, and in one neighbourhood in the US state of Virginia, the worshippers will enter a building that could hardly be further from a traditional mosque.

At a time when religious differences are sparking conflict in the Middle East and beyond - it is cooperation between two faiths which is allowing this unique programme flourish.

The BBC's Katty Kay reports on how the Jewish community opened its doors because the area's mosques could not accommodate all of the growing Muslim population.

video at link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19289226

Lovely story.

[gollygee]

1. Nice to see some good news

people being respectful of each other and working together.

[cali]

3. nice to be able to post an uplifting story.

Wish there were more of them.

[LeftishBrit]

2. Great story!

[riderinthestorm]

4. This is great! K&R! nt

[HopeHoops]

5. That's beautiful, but how long before some wingnut shoots up the place?

I'm saddened by the attack on the FRC. Unfortunately, it was a rare case of someone on our side of the issue doing something despicable and in line with the right's approach to matters. The SPLC has addressed this and I share their view on the matter - there's no excuse for that action.

http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/news/splc-family-research-council-license-to-kill-claim-outrageous