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RE: TIZA, an American Public Muslim school - 8/11/2008 6:43:15 PM
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Jhud
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What part of 'Minnesota Department of Education has completed its investigation' don't you understand? It 'tolerates' TIZA because it found only two violations, which the school said would be corrected - and if not, further steps could be taken. Actually, the investigation seemed generally to agree with Kerstens analysis. And the Department of Education is of a similar liberal stripe is it? In Minnesota? Absolutely. quote:
I don't see what the name has to do with anything...is it prohibited to name the school after a military figure? Well, it is hard to separate Muslim 'military figures' from their religious figures. quote:
Actually it sounds like an overreaction from the school officials and possible trespassing from the camera crew. It's a public school - they should respond to question by the press. Someone has to, before other religions are targeted. In any case, this isn't about defending Islam, it's about defending secularism. I am not on the Muslim's 'side'. I thought if problems existed, then the school could justifiably be criticised and action taken. You consistently defend Muslims and attack Christians; it's not about secularism, it is about hypocrisy. quote:
Now if problems still exist (what are they again?), then the ACLU or in fact any member of the public can call this to attention, as they did before. And I am certain you will again attack the person who points it out, and defend the Islamic fundamentalist school.
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RE: TIZA, an American Public Muslim school - 8/12/2008 3:21:28 PM
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michlang
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To be fair, I have worked in a charter school that was essentially a Christian school. The school only hired Christian teachers, Christian holidays were celebrated, prayer was encouraged, etc., etc., etc. The ACLU never came after us I suppose because they really don't care. I know Christians like to think the big bad ACLU is out there to "get them", but, I'm not sure it is a justified or legitimate fear.
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RE: TIZA, an American Public Muslim school - 8/12/2008 3:26:29 PM
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scutus
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There's no arguing with you Jhud. I'm no Muslim-defender. I take issue with unjustified criticism thrown their way, but I would do the same for Christians as well (though, I haven't had the occasion to).
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RE: TIZA, an American Public Muslim school - 8/12/2008 4:21:42 PM
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Jhud
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There's no arguing with you Jhud. I'm no Muslim-defender. I take issue with unjustified criticism thrown their way, but I would do the same for Christians as well (though, I haven't had the occasion to). So you would support a public school, named after a Christian saint that was attached to a church, had a pastor as a director, dimissed children during the day to pray in the chapel, and included Bible Studies in their lesson planner? Cool.
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