SHould the Gov restore or repair Churches with tax money?

[Danno 1,228]

http://eca.state.gov/culprop/afcp/project_listings/search_results.cfm?PageNum_rs_search=1&search=mosque&submit=Search

Here are just 12 (of 29) projects going on.

Restoration of the 17th century Mullah Mahmud Mosque

Afghanistan

Funds are for the preservation and restoration of the 17th century Mullah Mahmud Mosque, a rare surviving example of late Mughal vernacular architecture. The site was heavily damaged during the internecine fighting between rival militias in 1992-1996. Funds will be used for documentation, restoration, conservation plastering and painting.

Restoration of the Kurshum Mosque

Bulgaria

To support the restoration of the Kurshum Mosque in Silistra. Although it is located in the center of town, damage has been caused by centuries of neglect and earthquakes. The mosque was built in the 17th century when Silistra was an important port city on the Danube River ruled by the Ottoman Empire.

Restoration of the Southern Section of the Bazaar Masjid Wazir Khan, Lahore

Pakistan

To support the restoration of the bazaar area at the entrance of the Wazir Khan Mosque. Built in 1634-45, the bazaar and adjacent mosque are prime examples of Mughal era architecture. The mosque was built by the governor of Lahore during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who built the Taj Mahal. The mosque incorporated all the building arts from brick and stone work to tile and fresco.

Preservation of the Mosque in Gao

Mali

To support the preservation of the remaining fragments of the mosque built in 1324 by manding Emperor Kankou Moussa following his pilgrimage to Mecca. The mosque was designed by Andalusian architect Es Sahali, testimony of the exchange between the Sudan and the Mediterranean regions. The project includes the construction of a protective shelter, the installation of interpretative site information and publication of a brochure about the site's history.

Preservation of the Aladza Mosque, Foca

Bosnia & Herzegovina

To support the documentation of the site and architectural fragments of Aladza Mosque. The mosque was built in 1550 representing the classical Ottoman style and is known for its decorative stone fittings. In 1992, the mosque was completely destroyed and architectural fragments were deposited into two mass graves. The peices will be returned to the original site, cleaned and registered.

Protection of the Mosque and Madrasa of Mehmed-Pasa Kukavica, Foca

Bosnia & Herzegovina

To support the preservationof the mosque and madrasa in order to stop further deterioration. The project will erect a fence around the complex, clean fragments of the structure, and construct a wooden shelter over the remains in situ. The mosque was built in 1751, the last one built in Foca, toward the end of the Ottoman Empire. In 1992, the mosque was dynamited and subsequently set on fire. In 2002, the dome collapsed. It was the only mosque in Serbian Territory whose remnants were not removed from the site after it was destroyed.

Restoration of the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Shkoder Castle

Albania

To support the restoration of an important northern Albanian monument, located within the walls of Shkoder castle. The site is at risk due to the age and size of the structure. Construction on St. Stephen's Cathedral began in the 13th century under Serb rule. As the country shifted from a Christian to a Muslim poupulation, the Cathedral was converted into a Mosque in the late 15th century, and abandoned in the 18th century. Restoration efforts in the 1980's consolidated the original church structure as well as additions from the 15th century conversion.

Emergency Stabilization of the Mosque of Aslam Al-Silahdar, Midan Aslam, al-Darb al-Ahmar, Islamic Cairo

Egypt

To support immediate preservation measures of the mosque to prevent further deterioration. Th Aslam Al-Silahdar mosque was constructed in 1344 A.D. during the Mamluk period. The building is remarkable for the tile work done by Iranian craftsmen who were briefly in Cairo during the 14th century. It is located adjacent to one of the entrances of the newly completed al-Azhar Park and its restoration will help to boost local businesses.

Restoration of the Ben Moussa Kuttab in the Medina of Tunis

Tunisia

To support the restoration of the Ben Moussa Kuttab built in the 19th century. The Kuttab was originally a Koranic school attached to a mosque, but was taken over by the state and now serves secular purposes as a pre-school. An essential element of the Medina, originally there were 137 throughout the Medina and today only sixty remain.

Restoration and Conservation of Eid Mosque, Male

Maldives

To support the preservation of the Eid Mosque. It is deteriorating due to lack of maintenance and abuse from the elements, a condition worsened by the recent tsunami (December, 2004.) The project includes a survey, photo documentation, restoration, management plan, and scope for continued maintenance. The Eid Mosque was built in the 18th century and is one of the few remaining traditional timber and coral stone mosques.

Roof Renovations of the Central Grand Mosque of Porto-Novo

Benin

Funds are for the renovation of the Central Grand Mosque of Porto-Novo, the political capital of the Republic of Benin. The construction of this mosque goes back to 1920. This building represents one of the rare examples of Afro-Brazilian architectural in West Africa.

Restoration of the Mosque and Library of Osman Pazvantoglu Complex in Vidin

Bulgaria

Funds are awarded for the preservation of the mosque and library of Pazvantoglu. The complex was constructed in 1801-1802 to commemorate Osman Pazvantoglu a well-known Turkish feudal lord from the end of the 7th to the middle of the 8th century AD.

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There are churches in America which are considered part of our historical heritage and therefore fall under the purview of various government entities at various levels in terms of restoration and restoration.

[The_Dude 1,142]

There are churches in America which are considered part of our historical heritage and therefore fall under the purview of various government entities at various levels in terms of restoration and restoration.

You know context isn't in Danno's repertoire

[mawilson 2,133]

There are churches in America which are considered part of our historical heritage and therefore fall under the purview of various government entities at various levels in terms of restoration and restoration.

Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Mali, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Egypt, Tunisia, Maldives and Benin are not in America.

[Atencio 43]

I have no problem with restoring Mosques or Churches of historical nature. My only question would be the financial impact given the runaway spending of our Federal government.

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Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Mali, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Egypt, Tunisia, Maldives and Benin are not in America.

Your powers of observation impress me.

[Neonred 3,601]

I think we have wasted enough money in Afghanistan already. Time to get the hell out of that wasteland.

[TyandAllie 17]

Danno, I'm not sure why you only listed mosque projects? Entering "church" in the search on your link provides a lengthy list of projects around the world.

[peejay 327]

I have no problem with restoring Mosques or Churches of historical nature. My only question would be the financial impact given the runaway spending of our Federal government.

Actually the Chinese and Japanese will end up paying for this folly once the USA eventually defaults on its loans or debauches the currency to the point of worthlessness with this runaway foolishness.

No...the American taxpayer shouldn't be funding this idiocy. It's just another nail in the fiscal coffin. A few million here...and a few million there...and then we're talking about some serious money. More buying sh*t we don't need with money we don't have.

[thongd4me 69]

If you ask a govt. rep, they will say that it's a cultural project, a people-to-people thing,

but everything the government does is political so it's just a means to an end.

[Danno 1,228]

Danno, I'm not sure why you only listed mosque projects? Entering "church" in the search on your link provides a lengthy list of projects around the world.

Post the list then.

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Post the list then.

Danno, I'm not sure why you only listed mosque projects? Entering "church" in the search on your link provides a lengthy list of projects around the world.

You wanna be spoonfed?

[TyandAllie 17]

Danno, I'm not sure why you only listed mosque projects? Entering "church" in the search on your link provides a lengthy list of projects around the world.

You wanna be spoonfed?

Also, if you click on the individual mosque projects, I only clicked in the first 3 or 4, but they are dated 2004 and 2005.

[The_Dude 1,142]

Danno, I'm not sure why you only listed mosque projects? Entering "church" in the search on your link provides a lengthy list of projects around the world.

You wanna be spoonfed?

Also, if you click on the individual mosque projects, I only clicked in the first 3 or 4, but they are dated 2004 and 2005.

I refer you both to my first post in this thread.

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Actually the Chinese and Japanese will end up paying for this folly once the USA eventually defaults on its loans or debauches the currency to the point of worthlessness with this runaway foolishness.

No...the American taxpayer shouldn't be funding this idiocy. It's just another nail in the fiscal coffin. A few million here...and a few million there...and then we're talking about some serious money. More buying sh*t we don't need with money we don't have.

100% agreed!!! I couldn't have said it better! If we're gonna be spending millions restoring buildings, then they ought to at least be American buildings! And at the rate things are going....one day the Mexican peso will be worth more than the American dollar, I think.