Proposed Pocatello, Idaho mosque sparks religious debate
POCATELLO — A variance request hearing that was supposed to be focused on parking and public safety concerns surrounding the placement of an Islamic Center turned into testimony about religious tolerance and fear of Islam Thursday night.
Originally scheduled for a small meeting room in Pocatello City Hall, the hearing was moved to the City Council Chamber to accommodate more than 100 people — most of them Muslims.
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Opponents to the variance said the mosque would hurt Pocatello and put its residents in danger.
The Rev. Jim Jones of the Blazing Grace Church in Pocatello brought a copy of the Koran to the lectern. He said Islam faith preaches intolerance of others and promotes the killing of Christians and Jews.
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I think the "debate" was more like an Archie Bunker look-alike contest for some of these folks.