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'''Murfreesboro''' is a city of 108,755 residents in the state of [[Tennessee]].<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/profile/TN</ref>  It is notable for being the site of a controversy regarding the construction of a [[Muslim]] [[mosque]] in the community.

'''Murfreesboro''' is a city of 108,755 residents in the state of [[Tennessee]].<ref>https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/profile/TN</ref>  It is notable for being the site of a controversy regarding the construction of a [[Muslim]] [[mosque]] in the community.

It is also the home of ''[[The Sword of the Lord]]'', an influential [[Independent Baptist]] publication.

It is also the home of ''[[The Sword of the Lord]]'', an influential [[Independent Baptist]] publication.

==Mosque Controversy==

==Mosque Controversy==

In May 2010, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro obtained permission from Rutherford County to construct a 6,800 sq. ft. mosque and Islamic center.<ref>http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2011847,00.html</ref>  Members of the Murfreesboro community have opposed construction of the mosque, staging demonstrations and expressing fears ranging from the mosque being used to train [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorists]] to the center aiding in the spread of [[Sharia law]] in the United States.<ref name="Ref1">http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100621/NEWS06/6210329/Mosque-expansion-proposal-Murfreesboro-spotlights-fear-shame</ref>  In opposing the mosque, some community members, as well as Tennessee Lieutenant Governor (and 2010 gubernatorial candidate) Ron Ramsey, have pointed out that [[Islam]] may not be a religion protected by the [[First Amendment]] to the [[United States Constitution]].<ref name="Ref1"/><ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20011712-503544.html</ref>  The Islamic Center's website claims that the organization's vision is "to join our neighbors and friends of all religious backgrounds, standing in unity to make a difference

In May 2010, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro obtained permission from Rutherford County to construct a 6,800 sq. ft. mosque and Islamic center.<ref>http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2011847,00.html</ref>  Members of the Murfreesboro community have opposed construction of the mosque, staging demonstrations and expressing fears ranging from the mosque being used to train [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorists]] to the center aiding in the spread of [[Sharia law]] in the United States.<ref name="Ref1">http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100621/NEWS06/6210329/Mosque-expansion-proposal-Murfreesboro-spotlights-fear-shame</ref>  In opposing the mosque, some community members, as well as Tennessee Lieutenant Governor (and 2010 gubernatorial candidate) Ron Ramsey, have pointed out that [[Islam]] may not be a religion protected by the [[First Amendment]] to the [[United States Constitution]].<ref name="Ref1"/><ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20011712-503544.html</ref>  The Islamic Center's website claims that the organization's vision is "to join our neighbors and friends of all religious backgrounds, standing in unity to make a difference

in this world."<ref>http://www.icmtn.org/about.html</ref>

in this world."<ref>http://www.icmtn.org/about.html</ref>