What does every one think about the teachings of the Islam faith to ours kids in school?

CW4 Robert C. — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:14:48 -0400

Response by Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin made Mar 31 at 2017 7:23 PM

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:23:56 -0400

Teaching students about each of the religions is fine. No emphasis on any one over another, focus on the primary beliefs, differences, etc. If you send your kids to a private school, which is also religious, it is that school's prerogative to focus on their religion.

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 31 at 2017 7:28 PM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:28:06 -0400

Point Blank...
If they will not allow Prayer, and Christianity In schools get the islamic Crap out...

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2017 7:30 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:30:02 -0400

Proselytizing? No. But I'm all for comparative studies. That said I don't want public schools teaching kids to be Christian or any other faith for that matter. Religion is a family, not a state, matter.

Response by MGySgt Rick Tyrrell made Mar 31 at 2017 7:31 PM

MGySgt Rick Tyrrell — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:31:06 -0400

I feel no religion should be taught in a public school. I also feel that no religion should be frowned on either. Religion can be taught at a private school because that is what you would be paid for.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2017 7:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:45:39 -0400

In a history class covering the time and place of a religion's inception or in a comparative religion class its fine, but NO RELIGION should ever be taught as "truth" in a public school.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Mar 31 at 2017 8:10 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:10:46 -0400

http://www.snopes.com/politics/education/revere.asp

Massachusetts School Is Forcing Students to Learn a Muslim Prayer?

Rumor: Students in Revere, Massachusetts, were forced to recite an Islamic conversion prayer.

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Mar 31 at 2017 8:15 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:15:15 -0400

Forget it and get it OUT of this country. Islam is directly opposite of Western culture, ideals, beliefs, and rights. The core beliefs of Islam tell them to kill all infidels. It also says to lie, betray, deceive them; which includes false peace.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Mar 31 at 2017 8:44 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:44:49 -0400

I studied "Living Religions" including Islam in college. It was an academic overview of religion much like the study of philosophy. I see nothing wrong in that. However, the study materials and videos I've seen that have been produced by the US Dept of Education are as much an indoctrination as anything I've seen. They only serve to reinforce my view that the DOE needs to be shut down. (And that's a period at the end of that sentence)

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Mar 31 at 2017 8:53 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:53:43 -0400

Since there is a common belief that a strict separation exists between Church and state, I would agree that it should not. But, this was a two week study of all religions in Social Studies driven by CommonCore.

Response by Kelli D Gordon made Mar 31 at 2017 10:22 PM

Kelli D Gordon — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:22:43 -0400

I'm all for it. One of islam's best strategies is keeping people confused and ignorant as to what islam really is. If they want to teach it then teach it for what it really. A political theory of conquest. Utter degradation of women and children and especially taqiyya. Teach our kids every horrible facet of Mohamedan belief. Warn them to guard against, to fight and to crush islam. But that's just me. :)

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2017 10:23 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:23:08 -0400

If any religion is being banned/shunned from schools, all of them should be.

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Mar 31 at 2017 10:29 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:29:44 -0400

I don't like it. Thankfully, they are NOT teaching it to my grandson in Murfreesboro, TN where he is in the 2cd grade. I have discussed it with every teacher he has had from K-2cd grade.
Rick

Response by MSG Lance Kelly made Mar 31 at 2017 11:09 PM

MSG Lance Kelly — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:09:30 -0400

I agree with most, keep it out of public schools. If we are kicking and screaming about any form of Christianity in schools now why introduce another religion and think it ok. Under a religious study, I get introducing it as you would any other simply for understanding it but who would decide what context to teach? Would you only tell of the good? Would someone of that faith agree to what was being taught? I'm not one to say "yes" or "no" because in many aspects I am uneducated on most religions and could use some schooling myself. However, I stand by those that feel it should not be taught in public schools.

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made Apr 1 at 2017 2:28 AM

CSM Eric Biggs — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 02:28:36 -0400

What happened to NO religion in school?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2017 3:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 03:57:43 -0400

That's a misleading question. They are not teaching the Islam faith, they are teaching about it. Huge difference. Our kids should know about other religions and cultures. Even if you hate Islam, you should want your kids to understand it. Whether your goal is to fight it or appreciate it, you should understand it. You can be damn sure your enemies are studying your culture.