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Eric Allen Bell

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Eric Allen Bell is a documentary film writer and director. His work includes The Bondage (2006). In 2012, he received significant media coverage for his views on Islam. He has been involved in a dispute over the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[1][2][1][3] He initially supported the mosque but then became critical of Islam.[4][5] In the past, he was a contributor to the Daily Kos.[6] After a series of posts critical of Islam, he was banned from the website.

References

  1. ^ a b "Mosque controversy takes strange turns". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 2010-09-21. Retrieved 2016-11-10.
  2. ^ UPDATED: Mosque foes 'blindsided' by federal action; Ruling cites freedom of religion; foes' attorney says public will circumvented July 19, 2012 Tennessean
  3. ^ Laura J. Nelson After nasty fight, Muslims get new mosque - but not for Ramadan July 19, 2012 LA Times
  4. ^ Murfreesboro Mosque: Eric Allen Bell, Filmmaker Who Supported Mosque, Has Joined Anti-Islam Movement
  5. ^ Filmmaker switches sides and now opposes Tennessee mosque
  6. ^ Eric Allen Bell at Daily Kos.com