Islam on Capitol Hill

[artimus]

So, has anyone here seen the news of the "Islam on Capitol Hill" prayer service on the 25th? I read about it and thought it seems really interesting and a good step toward acceptance of the Muslim religion in the U.S. What does everyone think about this? Do you think such an event will influence any other countries or bring acceptance to any other religions than Islam?

Edit: Sorry, I forgot to post a link to the website about the event: http://islamoncapitalhill.com/

And now I'm not sure if it's spelled "Capital" or "capitol" Oh well.

[Asia Kali Yusufzai]

As a muslim, I will say that this is an excellent event and idea... will it make a significant impact upon the opinions of muslims that is held by over half of the US population?... No. I dont think it will. Events like this have come and gone in the USA, in Britain, in Germany, all over the place. They help a bit and do change the minds of quite a few people, but the people who are actively against Islam will most likely not be affected by this.

That said, there's always a good thing inherent to hope.

[artimus]

I see what you mean, but I think what's important about the event is that it would show other countries how accepting the US CAN be, which is not an opinion held widely. I think it just may help the view of America in some Muslim countries. Yeah, it is hope, but there comes a point where hope is the last refuge and I prefer it to cynicism, you know?

[¿ Jesse Pawman ?]

The US can be accepting?! OMG!