We create the ideal situation for terrorism when we focus on the things that make us different rather than the things that bring us together. As a nation struggling with our economy and enormous political divisions, we simply cannot afford to stereotype every individual. This makes it too easy for terrorists to play up our fears and then act on them.

There are always innocent individuals behind any movement, and it seems to me that these are the ones that most often get hurt. There is nothing wrong with being kind.

I see the true power of kindness acting in several ways: 1) Sometimes the simplest acts of kindness turn the hearts of our enemies to us, and they may join us in what we believe and do; 2) blessings of safety and peace come for everyone as we practice living as kindly simply because God always blesses that kind of obedience; and 3) WE HELP EASE THE SUFFERING OF SOMEONE ELSE.

I think that third reason is reason enough to be kind, no matter what the religion.

I have confidence that we can be kind to people of other religions without tolerating the evil practices that some use religion to rationalize. Being kind to others will help to defuse those situations.

Kindness unifies us. It’s really its own reward.

Why are you proud of hosting a venue for one of the most hateful and intolerant religions in the world?

Islam is evil.