The Daily News Journal reports some wore Christian- or patriotic-themed clothing to the Thursday meeting.

World Outreach Church pastor Allen Jackson told commissioners, ``We have a duty to investigate anyone under the banner of Islam.’’

Some residents complained there was no public notice that the mosque would be on the planning commission’s agenda when the panel approved the 52,000-square-foot facility.

Planning Director Doug Demosi said the commission only publishes its agendas when it holds rezoning hearings. The land where the mosque will be built was already zoned appropriately. Demosi also said it is illegal to reject a project for religious reasons.