The Islamic Center of Augusta left a feeling not to far from home. The overall aesthetic view was different to me. This may be due to the expectation of what a mosque in Turkey looks like in comparison to one in Augusta. This is similar in the fact of the old built cathedrals across Europe in comparison to church across America. The experience overall was one I'm glad I am able to absorb.
The leader of the church, unfortunately I forgot the particular name, but his words made lots of sense. I am a little hurt that my timidity overwhelmed me and didn't ask the questions I pleased, but the main question about the bible was my main fit. I thought it was very interesting that the words of the Qur’an have never been touched. Like the words from the days they were assembled are the same ones that are read today. As in the place of the bible, which has unfortunately been manipulated.
The most respectful feature is that he studies the bible, which I belief is a very outstanding ability to have by reciting the holy writings of another religion especially in respect to yours. I'm sure it helps a lot to receive a more thorough knowledge in your own belief.
My one misconception may have come from the room we were in. I came a little late so I may have missed the statement made, but I'm sure we weren't in the prayer room because I guess I was expecting the qibla, and definitely no chairs but that definitely reflects back to class that said that the mosque had it's different sections such as those for classrooms, and kitchens and miscellaneous. I guess what my expectation was for it to be like the Hindu temple, but of course my intuitions could be false.
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