I have to say, the assignment here doesn't really match up with the issue.  Pictures of "local" churches is a nice idea, but what about maybe pictures of THE CHURCH that best symbolizes "getting along" -- you know, the opposite of what the Swiss voters more or less decided.

My nomination for that church is The Mezquita or also known as The Great Mosque of Cordoba -- found in Cordoba, Spain.  You can read much more about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_C%C3%B3rdoba

This is my absolute favorite of all cathedrals I have ever been in.  As you can see in the second picture which is an aerial view of the cathedral at google.com, the later "Christian" "high-rise" cathedral was built in the center of the older "low-rise" mosque.  Note the "cross" inside the huge low-rise structure.

I visited and photographed this special place in 2005.

In this mosque/cathedral, I felt the presence of wholeness, holiness, acceptance, forgiveness, love, and adoration and all that is spiritual MORE than in any other cathedral I had ever been in.

It is a place of wonder and, in a sense, should be an example for all of us about how to respect each other's religious beliefs and holy symbols.

#1 - The Mezquita from across the river -- high rise part is Christian, low rise part is Mosque

#2 - Aerial view of Mosque/Cathedral

#3 - Mosque section exterior wall

#4 - Mosque section interior, right inside entrance (3 sec exposure, very dark)

#5 - Mosque section

#6 - Mosque section

#7 - View from Mosque section to Christian section

#8 - Christian section

#9 - Christian section

#10 - Christian section

All photographs Copyright 2005, Ron Sterling, All Rights Reserved.