The Mercury

I am very much concerned with regard to the possibility that ‘freedom of religion’ enshrined in our constitution will be overlooked in cases where petitions are drawn up to oppose the building of a Muslim place of prayer (Mosque). Your article, ‘Uproar over proposed mosque’ gives me the impression that people are not kindly taking to the building of the place of worship in the Queensburgh district.

It is indeed sad to note the canvassing for signatures and some undesirable excuses made by a few local residents. As a non-resident, may I suggest for peace to prevail in the community, the residents through the respective religious groupings arrange a meeting and resolve the matter amicably. South Africa has come so far in abolishing and making good of the most detestable past, which shows our strength in resolving disputes.