Wise path wished for Muslim community
THE GLOBE’S side-by-side placement of two op-ed pieces with opposing perspectives on the opening of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center allows us to easily contrast their views on the mosque leadership (@odds, July 5).
In the first, Michael Felsen writes about the cordial words he has heard over the years from these leaders and the absence of any words of animosity or hatred. In the second, Charles Jacobs and Dennis Hale write about the well-documented actions of hatred and ill will behind the sweet words. In considering whom to believe, we should ask ourselves: words or actions - which should be taken more seriously?
The writers of both op-eds clearly wish the Boston Muslim community well. I’d like to extend these good thoughts by saying that I wish for the Muslim community that they be done with those of their leaders, teachers, and funders who would take them down the wrong path, and that they find, instead, the wise and benevolent leadership they deserve. And I wish for all of us to have the courage and good sense to acknowledge the difference between the two.
Susan Krieger
Jamaica Plain 