i'm bob abernethy. it's good to have you with us as we begin this 15th year of "religion and ethics newsweekly." we will have a story on the large-scale operation now large-scale operation now under way by religious groups to help those hurt by hurricane irene. but first, as the 10 year anniversary of september 11th nears, we begin our special coverage of the lingering consequences for the still grieving families, for interfaith relations and for american muslims. >>> u.s. islamic groups are calling for an investigation of the new york city police department after the associated press reported thatndercover officers conducted wide-ranging surveillance of daily life in muslim neiborhds and mosques. according to the ap, a program known as the demographics unit maintained a list of "ancestries of interest." that list included predominantly muslim countries as well as american black muslims. the nypd said it does not employ undercover officers unless it has been informed of possible illegal activity. >>> me

i'm bob abernethy. it's good to have you with us on this weekend of remembering and trying again to understand what happened on 9/11/01, and what the consequences have been. religious congregations around the country are holding special services for the victims and their families. and, religious leaders are offering prayers for the nation. many interfaith events are also taking place. in washington, prominent leaders from several faith traditions spoke of the need for religious tolerance. >> the presence in america of people of all faiths and belief systems enrich our diverse country. the ideals that unite us are more powerful than the differences that divide us. >>> meanwhile, there were complaints that no religious leaders had been invited to speak at the planned ground zero memorial service. >>> a poll released this week shows that, ten years after 9/11, americans are deeply divided in their feelings about islam. the poll was conducted by the brookings institution and public religion research institu