Aunt Catherine Ponders the Furor Over the Mosque to be Built in NYC

There has been an enormous amount of press coverage lately regarding the building of a Mosque near Ground Zero in New York City. One can easily step back and see both sides clearly. There are those who equate the tragedies of September 11 solely with Muslim beliefs and then there are those who abide by the Framer's vision for our country and will stand up for religious freedom for all who seek it.

When looking at things from an outside perspective and having an understanding of the passions felt by all involved, The Buddha Song by Jon Anderson continues to flow through my mind.

On my end, this is not an endorsement for either camp, but simply an invitation to see things on a larger scale.

Jon's preamble is charming as is the music that follows:


You are the light
You are the love
This is your time
This is your time
I wanna thank you Buddha for being my teacher
I wanna thank you Jesus for bringing this love
I wanna thank Mohammed for being the prophet
And singing Hare Krishna from heaven above

The Buddha Song. By Jon Anderson. Bilston, England. 03 July 2009. Performance.