The debate continues around the building of an Islamic center [1] two blocks from Ground Zero. According to a New York Times report [2], the center's organizers reached out to key interfaith leaders, including those from the Jewish Community Center, Trinity Church and the 9-11 victims' families, but they did not anticipate the firestorm in the media that followed.

In the midst of this controversy, Not In Our Town [3] offers these stories from communities about interfaith action and understanding. We encourage you to use these films to begin a dialogue in your town and with your firends. Please let us know [4] about the creative ways you develop to start a conversation.

A City Unites After Synagogue Arsons

Make Our Mosque Safe From Hate

 Instruments of Peace: Anniversary of Hate Attack on Unitarians

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