Waski_the_Squirrel
Resident of the least visited state in the nation.
This is one of those strange stories. Apparently there is a church (Christian) that is now hosting an Islamic congregation in its building. Back when I was a Christian, I would have been scratching my head, and I'm still scratching my head even now.
I can see loaning space. I used to go to a Presbyterian church with no space to hold functions. So the church across the street would loan us their space. I can see allowing the use of a facility for non-religious purposes. The Lutheran church where I live often hosts graduation parties, community fundraisers, and the like because they have the facilities to do so. The other churches (except the Catholic church) do not.
But, religious services are an entirely different thing. Maybe if the local mosque had a fire, you might help them out for a week or two until they find a location. But, for 8 years? To the point that they outnumber your own congregation?
A chapel on a ship, for example, might have to be interfaith by necessity. But, I find this story very strange.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/07/05/one-episcopal-churchs-largest-congregation-is-300-muslims.html
I can see loaning space. I used to go to a Presbyterian church with no space to hold functions. So the church across the street would loan us their space. I can see allowing the use of a facility for non-religious purposes. The Lutheran church where I live often hosts graduation parties, community fundraisers, and the like because they have the facilities to do so. The other churches (except the Catholic church) do not.
But, religious services are an entirely different thing. Maybe if the local mosque had a fire, you might help them out for a week or two until they find a location. But, for 8 years? To the point that they outnumber your own congregation?
A chapel on a ship, for example, might have to be interfaith by necessity. But, I find this story very strange.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/07/05/one-episcopal-churchs-largest-congregation-is-300-muslims.html