Church Agrees to Host Anti-Shariah Conference After Hotel Cancels
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Pastor Maury Davis (Image Source: Cornerstone Church)
A Madison, Tennessee, house of worship has agreed to be the site of an anti-Shariah conference on November 11.
Cornerstone Church agreed to host the initiative after a Nashville hotel terminated its contract to be the conference facility for the Shariah Awareness Action Network’s controversial event.
According to the Christian Post, Pastor Maury Davis says that the church agreed to rent the space to the group, because the event will serve as an educational experience. Daves also says that he knows some of the speakers and that they are “very reputable people.”
“I don’t believe informative speech or educational speech is hate speech,” he said. “I want to know what is Sharia law, how did it come about, what does it mean and how is it implemented – just as a citizen and as a Christian, what is Sharia law?”
The event, called, “Preserving Freedom Conference: The Constitution or Sharia?,” will address these very issues. According to a web site for the conference, it will provide information about Shariah Law and its incompatibility with U.S. Constitutional law. Additionally, the conference will address the potential dangers that Shariah law poses to the American lifestyle.
“Conference has moved … The Hutton Hotel refuses to honor its contract because they want to be “sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,” reads a statement on the group’s registration site. “A new conference the same day at a greatly reduced price of just $20.00 will be held at the Cornerstone Church…”
Lou Ann Zelenik, an organizer of the conference and a former congressional candidate, claims that she was turned down by 20 hotels after trying to find a new location after the hotel cut the event. ”There was no room in the inn for freedom, but Pastor Maury Davis of Cornerstone Church opened his doors for free speech,” said Zelenik.
According to UPI, “Organizer William Murray said 300 people have signed up for the event, more than had registered before the cancellation.” Here’s a list of speakers who will attend and present at the event:

Pamela Geller, who runs the popular Atlas Shrugs blog, canceled her appearance once the venue was moved. She claimed that, though she isn’t opposed to speaking in a house of worship, she was upset that her voice had been silences in the public square.
“While I have nothing against speaking in a church per se, I refuse to have my message driven from the public square…Right now I’m more concerned with the marginalization and ghettoizing of our message of freedom,” Geller wrote in an email. “I am not going to consent to the attempts of the left and Islamic supremacists to drive our defense of freedom from public spaces.”
(H/T: Christian Post)




















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sizzler2220
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:15pmI read that Amerimar Hotels owns the property and one of its hotels in the UK held pro-sharia law conferences. Send them an email at amerimar-webmaster@amerimar.com
Report Post »There address is Main Office:
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Suite 1900
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Phone: 215-893-6000 Fax: 215-893-6060
ashestoashes
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:34pmThis is not about hate speech…it’s about a “HATE THEOCRACY” THE GOVERNMENT OF ISLAM>>THE RELIGION OF HATRED AND MURDER OF ALL INFIDELS MEANIING YOU IF YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THEM …AND EVEN IF YOU ARE..
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:50pmI see! Its controversial and dangerous even to point out through rational discussions of the facts concerning the laws under which the muslim must submit to. Those laws are now showing up in our country and we are still not allowed to discuss them. Sounds like a state of fear we are living in right here in America doesn’t it. Pretty soon, all talk against the Islamist and his doings will be banned outright and punishable by jail time as a hate crime. We are being taken over from within and all they need is just a little more time. America is on the verge of falling just like so many other western countries have under the threat of islam from within.
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:31pmSure seems like their comming out of the woodwork doesn’t it !
Report Post »Their crying about everything everywhere.
Wishkah
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 9:49pmThank you for the info…
as a second thought… why do these jerks insist on trying to hijack every thread with crap of their own… what a good way to show the libs what morons some of us can be
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:29pmI learned ALL I need to KNOW about islam and muslims on 9-11!!!
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:00pmIslam:
A Satanic Barbarian Death Cult.
Coming to a community near you. Courtesy of our corrupt politicians and the Obama administration.
And by the way, lets give a hand to Hillary C. She is doing her job the best she can serving the American people by working her best to get more Iranians in our best universities.
Report Post »http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/hillary-clinton-im-trying-increase-number-visas-iranian-students
Jaycen
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:21pmPerhaps you don’t understand that the Libs are the ones who are hijacking the thread. Did you know you can click on someone’s name here at the Blaze and see a list of all of their comments?
Check and see where this douche has been posting. He only started posting recenty. He only posts to Herman Cain articles, or he posts on unrelated articles about Herman Cain.
It’s a smear job by Progressives, probably Republican Progressives (Perry or Romney).
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on November 4, 2011 at 10:24amPamela Geller, who runs the popular Atlas Shrugs blog, canceled her appearance once the venue was moved. She claimed that, though she isn’t opposed to speaking in a house of worship, she was upset that her voice had been silences in the public square.
I heard an interview with Pamella Geller. She said that a muslim, from CAIR (or other similar organization), was going to be speaking. She said that she would not share the forum with them.
Report Post »sizzler2220
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:09pmHotel cancels because opposition to sharia law is controversial? Left winged loons are out and about and are running scared from the muslims and their tripe. Where is the list of the hotels?
Report Post »ehbardin
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:26pmRead the quote:
“Conference has moved … The Hutton Hotel refuses to honor its contract because they want to be “sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,”
“sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,”
“sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,”
“sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,”
threatened their property,” threatened their property,” threatened their property,”
We have a much bigger problem than liberals, because of liberals.
Report Post »All American Woman
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:08pmIf you are angry about this write to Hutton Hotel & let them know how you feel. I did.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:41pmMore thatn likely this hotel is run by Muslims…good luck
Report Post »flatdaddio
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:04pmthe tide is turning….people are standing up!
Report Post »db321
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:28pmGod Bless this Pastor, this Church, the Organizers and Speakers – They need our prayers – and sad to say they also need very good security – May God send an Angel to encamp around and about them.
Report Post »VigilantGuardShark
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 2:07pmIt is high time for Americans to recognise the threat, and that Islam isn’t just a religion, but a Social Covenent which enforces adherence to Sharia Law with mindless violence and death.
Report Post »zoro51
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:03pmthere will NEVER be sharia diahrea LAW in america WE ARE AMERICA NOT IRAN MUSLUM KILLING TERRORISTS … we have AMERICAN LAW thats IT you want this FALSE LAW go live in iran cause here in america ITS AMERICAN LAW PERIOD.
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:39pmYou can’t say that, especially not with such bravado. If we allow Islam in America, eventually, and it is only a matter of time, there WILL be sharia in America. The most silly people alive today are the twits who think that they can hold up a pretty piece of paper called the Constitution with their pinky in the air proclaiming their right to free speech or freedom of religion, when all that will happen, in due time, is a mob of Muslims will swarm you and physically annihilate you and your little piece of paper. Islam pi*ses on the Constitution and our quaint laws of freedom. Once they have enough people they will simply kill judges were resist Islam, kill journalists who write about sharia, etc. If YOU, TODAY continue to allow Islam in America, YOU are giving in to sharia and dooming your descendants to life under Sharia, however long it takes. Don’t forget, no one can leave Islam, it only grows, and that includes in America.
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:09pmThere have already been some idiot US judges that applied Shariah to cases they were judging. Judges should be voted out. If Muslims are citizens of the US, then they should follow US laws. If they are not citizens and want to practice Shariah, then they should return to their countries of origin.
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:25pmeagle, it isn’t about what muslims “want” – they have no choice, the problem is Islam. Once there are enough muslims those who claim they don’t want sharia get killed just like the non-muslims. Look at the so-called arab spring, they are getting sharia not democracy. Islam cannot be allowed in America in any way shape manner or form.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 11:55pmAB5R You are correct..But don‘t think Obama and Hilary didn’t know what they were doing in that Arab Spring…Bush propped up friends of the US and strongholds….Hilary and Obama tore them down and Obama’s mission is to establish a worldwide caliphate in which he sees himself as the chief Caliphator.. I love that picture of Hilary throwing peace signs with the muslim brotherhood in Lybia.. after murdering Momar Khadalfi .I think everyone should have a life size poster to remind them of whom we have to thank..
Report Post »jaxson
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 3:12amyes and they have a dozen kids each, then having many wives one muslim will make 50 kids, the women will live off welfare and suck the system dry…its going on right now
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:01pmIt is critical to remember that much of the “Islamic World” are conquered lands once home to our ancestors and out culture.
Also remember the should silently suffering under the yoke of Mecca; many terrified to apostate for fear of death.
Liberate the suffering. Do not appease the enemy.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:08pm… they want to be sensitive to Islamist’s who have already threatened those at the hotel? Another reason to start deportation of all muslim immigrants …
Report Post »hi
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:00pmThe hotel management just did t want their hotel to be blown up.
Report Post »Red Beard
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 2:19pmSo, they’ve made their decision. They’d rather be put out of business. Lets get it done.
If they were truly threatened, there are laws to protect them. Those avenues should also be pursued. This has to be nipped in the bud. Fear WILL NOT dictate how we live!
Report Post »Truth1776
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:55pm“Conference has moved … The Hutton Hotel refuses to honor its contract because they want to be “sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,” Isn’t this like the “protection” racket the mafia and local hoodlums use? And when did it become ok to be “sensitve” to terrorists and blackmailers? THEY ARE TERRORISTS! No sensitivity required! Hutton Hotel – a bunch of cowardly wimps – move to an Arab country if you want to live under sharia law! What happened to freedom of speech?
Cornerstone Church – God Bless You and Keep You Safe! Thank you for standing up and providing a plce of learning about sharia law.
Let no one be fooled – sharia law is an enemy to all Christians and Jews around the world – and to the USA.
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:51pmagree totally! prayers for the church, as a private business owner I am pretty sure I wouldnt want the crazed jihadi’s targeting my property or employees. when is our government going to start charging these idiotic islamists with making terroristic threats when they threaten backlash for drawing mohammed or taking a public stand against islam. this is a religious racket these misguided brainwashed people are running thru fear and intimidation. This church needs all of our prayers everyone!
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:54pmNO more MUSLIM IMMIGRATION!
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:02pmFuture generations will look back on our generation, having lived during 9/11, having witnessed on live TV the bringing down of the World Trade Center, and yet still refusing to stop the spread of Islam within America, and they will curse us to the pits of Hell for all eternity for dooming them to live under the jack boot of Islam in the once free America. Now is the time to stop the destruction of America at the hands of Islam, before it is too late. There will come a time when it will be too late to stop it, short of a massive civil war that will destroy America far worse than whatever damage just making Islam illegal in America would do now.
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:35pmYo 83:
Report Post »Our president has the door wide open. I’m with you …shut it down! If they don’t like it too bad.
TyrannyNoMore
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 10:29pmI agree with you, but would also demand no more mosques be allowed ! They are nothing but indoctrination centers for would be terrorists. Islam is a political ideology more than it is a religion. They do not teach love of their fellow citizens. The message they preach is seditious in nature and seeks to destroy our Constitution along with our way of life. I am loaded for bear and ready to fight! The treachery that is occurring in the name of tolerance can no longer be allowed to continue.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:52pmBoy, I wish they would host in my area. I would love to attend one of these conferences.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:59pmPamela Geller said, “While I have nothing against speaking in a church per se, I refuse to have my message driven from the public square…Right now I’m more concerned with the marginalization and ghettoizing of our message of freedom.” So she cancels her speaking engagement, and now her message is not heard anywhere. That’s really showing them.
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:07pmGeller does have a point. Even in countries totally controlled by Islam people are able to speak out against Islam if they do it in secret hidden away from the public. This is America and while we still supposedly have free speech it is critical that we not allow Islam and Sharia to eliminate freedom of speech already! We still have a relatively minuscule population of Muslims and they are already able to eliminate one of the core doctrines of freedom we used to have. It will only get worse if it is not stopped now.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:03pmJust look how few gay activists it took to turn this countrys values upside and inside out. We think we are free, we are fallen decadent people who are being threatened by those who say they will be law and order through submission to their allah. They will reign in children who are out of control, they will reduce crime by harse sentences of death for the smallest in fractions. They will do all these things in America if given anough time and support by those in Washington and the MSM. Both are happening right now in the name of our freedoms. Yes, our ancestors will curse us for not acting, but they will also be ignorant under Islam of our reign of freedom and power, the revisionists will see to that. When they reach politcial power in this country, the flood gates will open up and out of the middle east will come the most massive outpouring of muslims to the USA that any country will ever witness. They will own us, conficate property thats been passed down to you and yours and put you in the streets to beg. We will be a conquered people hated like the Germans were hated by the world after WWII. Americas Wars in the middle east for all these years will become the tools they will use to pass sentences of guilty upon all of our heads. The worst will befall those of European ancestry. Your Whiteness will become your curse. White people by the worlds view are looked at as the real Americans. You will be sought out and disposed of…your women and daughters consumed.
Report Post »AB5r
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:59pmChief, They will teach “history” that includes descriptions of 9/11 as a wonderful victory for justice and Islam, a heralding in of a new age, the beginning of the end of the heathen Christian usurpers in the Islamic America. All of the inventions and advancements of America through the years will be claimed as Islamic.
Report Post »VigilantGuardShark
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 2:10pmWe need to hear a speech from Rep. Col. Allen West on the subject.
Report Post »Red Beard
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 2:55pmAllen West. Now there is a man I would vote for for president any day of the week!
Report Post »Rajabear1
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:48pmThank God for this church stepping up, Lord knows they could face the threat of a fire bomb like the french paper got. Just remember this church, it’s congregation, and the people participating in the seminar in your prayers. Wouldn”t hurt to put this on the prayer list at church either. It may make our places of worship more aware of the real responsibilities that they have to the masses.
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 8:07pmAmen! Consider it done. It’s a real shame we have to pray to our Heavenly Father to protect them against free speech!
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:46pmYou know, now that the fox is in the hen house I think it‘s high time we start discussing what time we meet to start discussing when we will start discussing what vehicle we will dry over to Rhett’s house to discuss what kind of materials we should build a fence out of.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:43pmBesides the Hutton Hotel – list the other un-American Hotels
Report Post »We can Boycott them all – Money talks!
brntout
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:31pmReally after serving overseas I got to serve in third world countries.The difference ,they were always angry at their government.Sound familiar?
Report Post »762x51
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:27pmShariah law is in 23 states people. This creeping disease is quietly taking over America just like the cancer of liberalism before it. http://shariahinamericancourts.com/
Since Islamist‘s don’t hesitate to make threats, retaliation in kind should be the order of the day. It is only a matter of time before some thin skinned jihadi kills someone over some alleged insult to his dopey religion. It is a sure thing that our Marxist controlled courts system will do little to nothing about it when it happens. The enemy is comprised of all manner of evil, Communists, Nazi’s, Anarchists, Islamist’s, street gangs, convicts and derelicts.
That is when you must decide whether you will continue to meekly allow the enemies of our country to take over or whether you will stand and fight. I mean straight up gunfire in the streets fighting. Civil war is upon us and the darkness is about to fall, that darkness will enslave you and your children. I refuse to have to explain to my children someday why they must be slaves when I could have done something about it before it was too late but was afraid. Will you die on your feet or live on your knees?
Report Post »BCPATIOT
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 3:54ampretty prepared-prefer Not to die…..but I will Not give in to terrorism/Sharia…. I will Not.
Report Post »Barbara
SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:26pmThis church had better hire some security guards. I fear the muslims will fire bomb the place once this news gets out.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:35pmNo biggie. Just lay in wait and take a mess of them out.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:02pmHopefully Tennessee favors the 2nd amendment.
Report Post »FNTM
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:58pmOh, Tennessee favors the second amendment alright.
Report Post »Save our Freedoms
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:14pmHotels will allow Amadenijad to speak, but not people opposed to Sharia??
Christians are to shut up, but athiests, Muslims and others are free to speak freely??
We lose God, we lose America
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:31pmThat’s because in general Americans can not think for themselves, although they keep telling Americans they can think for themselves all while Americans are getting trained to not think for themselves.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:38pmPersonally I find it easier to teach a old dog new tricks than a person.
Report Post »11:11
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:13pmgood for you cornerstone church! and on that note i feel like having some pork ribs and i think i’ll go and pet my dogs!
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:10pmHate to see this… now the islamists are going to harbor ill thoughts tward Christians.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:36pmLike all of a sudden even.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:53pmRight, because they never have in the past, right?
Report Post »majorsco
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:09pmThis hotel values muslims over Christrians!!!!!! This hotel needs to exit the business of serving the public. They don’t honor contracts, and they are blatently anti Christian and pro-muslim. I would never, ever do business with anyone that would take a stance like that.
Report Post »netmail
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:09pm“Threatened property”?? What’s keeping someone from wearing a vest to church?? If I want to know anything about Sharia Law, I’ll google it. Lots of churches seem to be going off the deep end these days.
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:50pmThe way that I see it, the ones going “off the deep end” are the ones that attempt to minimize what is happening and attempt and complain about a conference to inform people just what sharia is. In this, I would have to say that the churches are not going off the deep end, only the ones that attempt to stop or make a mockery of someone doing this. Sound familiar? As for the hotel, I won‘t waste my time saying anything about it because even though it doesn’t seem like it because they have bigger and louder mouths, these weirdo’s ARE a minority! The true majority is still people that believe in God, in our Constitution, in our country and in each other. Unfortunately, too many of this minority will not get up off their backsides and standup for what’s right. They don’t have to say a word even, just refuse to enter the doors of a business that is pro-muslim or to quietly stand tall for what’s right. There are a lot of ways to stand up against these people, either with their money and the willingness to stay at a function if it turns into an anti-American pro-muslim function or anything like that. Make your “voices” heard by showing everyone by your actions that you will not take it anymore and that you are for your country!
Report Post »netmail
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:06pmServant….Sorry I didn’t explain myself better here. I simply believe Sharia law should be stomped out of existence in America from within our own government and public forums first and foremost. Obviously, the Cornerstone Church is the only one with the courage to take on the issue head on. I pray nothing bad happens and that religious wars don’t start because of the conference being held in a church. I worded my initial opinion poorly. Sorry.
Report Post »right
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:08pmI’d like to make a donation to this church. What is their address? Hope I find it online.
Report Post »Thanks Cornerstone Church!
11:11
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:08pm“Conference has moved … The Hutton Hotel refuses to honor its contract because they want to be “sensitive” to Islamists and Jihadists who have threatened their property,” reads a statement on the group’s registration site. SENSITIVE to islamists and jihadists who have threatened their property? this is the UNITED STATES isn’t it ? why is everybody catering to their feelings OH we don’t want to hurt their feelings but they sure want to hurt more than just our feelings!
Report Post »toto
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:55pmIt’s all too simple, we have become a nation of cowards.
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:05pmI’m all for fighting Sharia Law, but they really need to be hosting an “Anti-Government Warrantless Checkpoints on Highways” Conference.
Report Post »Red Beard
Posted on November 3, 2011 at 3:00pmThats your local gov, V.
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on November 5, 2011 at 9:01amIt’s local teamed up with Federal and State.
Violation of Posse Comitatus.
Report Post »capitalismrocks
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:05pmGood, keep up the support — We need the Congress to pass a law that Sharia is banned and no court in the United States may be allowed to use any law or exemption over US Law, bottom line.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:21pmThe only way to keep Sharia out of America is to keep the islamists, jihadists muslims out of America. They are a small minority in America at this time but look at the problems they cause. Could you imagine what trouble would befall us if they were 20%, 30%, 40% of the population?
Think of any muslim dominated country for your answer. Not one is a worlds leader in anything other than murder.
Report Post »netmail
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 6:26pmYES, that’s were it belongs, from our government and from ‘We the people’ in a public forum, preferably not from a church. However, it appears that the Cornerstone Church is the ONLY ONE with the courage to deal with the Sharia Law issue head on. Guess that just demonstrates how weak kneed and politically correct America has become.
Report Post »toto
Posted on November 2, 2011 at 7:59pmOur government is no longer interested in protecting the interests of Americans. We need change alright, and we’d better get prepared to fight for ourselves because our government is defending everyone but American citizens.
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