https://patch.com/new-jersey/chatham/chatham-moms-hire-lawyers-over-islam-middle-school-curriculum
After seeing this article, I feel very disappointed to see:
1) People protesting a religion specifically (even though it isn't given special treatment in the curriculum)
2) seeing Americans think this is a christian country( it is NOT)
I was taught about Islam, Judaism, Christianity (several sects actually), Buddhism, Shintuism, and some ancient religions. We never had people going around screaming and trying to sue my old high school.
The article states they are fighting against this "propaganda" video:
It seems like as time goes on, the religious fanatics just get crazier and crazier. Just looking at the comments makes me pity people- while the majority of people who follow a religion are very tolerant and welcoming, it seems as though some people do not know what an opinion is called. The supposed "doctrines" of faith being taught are simple- the video stated that Muslims pray, give charity, fast, and must do a pilgrimage once in their life. I never thought teaching "(insert religion) for dummies 101" would be considered propaganda. I (along with my former classmates) learned the basics of the largest religions, along with Judaism. Even in a fairly conservative city, no problems rose from discussing how each religion worked.
Certainly not gonna bash any group of people though- I just hope the school stands its grounds. America is a secular nation, and a class about the world should teach about the second most followed religion in the world. Ignoring Islam in a world culture class would be like skipping everything about the Chinese in AP Geography.
It's disappointing in all honesty, as many people will shift topics to Islam and turn these types of discussions into a playground for insults. Not really sure what we will see from this thread, but I'm hoping we can see a decent discussion on this event.
I will say one thing; that video was pretty cheesy ;p
