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Tennessee: Christian mom wants history textbook removed from schools for promoting Islamic propaganda

Nov 17, 2016 10:29 am By Christine Douglass-Williams

A Christian mother from Tennessee is asking a county’s board of education to remove a history textbook that supposedly promotes Islamic propaganda to schoolchildren.

The International Business Times claims that the Tennessee Christian mother is a member of an “anti-Islam parents’ group,” when the woman is specifically against Islamic propaganda and/or indoctrination — quite the difference. Every time something related to Islam is challenged, the challenger is first referred to as “anti-Islam,” and then labeled an “Islamophobe.”

Some groups such as the National Coalition Against Censorship, however, disagreed with Edmisten’s complaint, saying it “sadly reflects larger efforts to purge lessons on Islam from schools in Tennessee.”

The group also questioned moves to revise the school curriculum in the county retaining lessons on religions including Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, but removing information “on the history and spread of Islam, the life and teachings of Muhammad, and the study of Islamic art.”

There is a very obvious reason why the Christian mom has no problem with Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism being taught. It’s because none of these groups are threatening the peace of the world by invoking their religious texts to justify what is often state-sanctioned violence. None of these groups have as part of the normative practice of their religion the subjugation of women, the death penalty for apostates, and warfare against infidels. None of them are seeking to impose their law worldwide through dawah, hijrah and jihad. Their religious texts don’t call upon their adherents to “strike terror into the hearts of unbelievers” globally in the course of pursuing their brutal jihadi ambitions.

If Muslims choose to practice their faith privately in peace and respect the pluralism of Western societies, this is to be commended and they are to be supported. Unfortunately, however, normative Islam is political Islam, which is oppressive, anti-democratic, and anti-human rights. A couple of examples: 14 out of 15 of the top persecutors of Christians are Islamic states; and a million British girls were abused by Muslim rape gangs. Somehow I doubt that the children in Sullivan county, Tennessee will be learning about these facts and others about how Islamic supremacism threatens their safety and security. They would likely be told that Islam, like all other faiths, is no threat at all, as it is a religion of peace.

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“Christian Mom From Tennessee Wants History Textbook Removed From Schools for Promoting Islamic Propaganda,” by Andre Mitchell, Christian Today, November 12, 2016:

Christian mom from Tennessee wants history textbook removed from schools for promoting islamic propaganda, Christian Today, November 12, 2016:

A Christian mother from Tennessee is asking a county’s board of education to remove a history textbook that supposedly promotes Islamic propaganda to schoolchildren.

Michelle Edmisten, a founder of the Facebook group Sullivan County Parents Against Islam Indoctrination, wants the book “My World History” to be “yanked from the school immediately.”

Edmisten called the education board’s attention to the textbook after her daughter was asked to use the publication for an assignment where students were asked about the name of Islam’s holy book, and to identify the five pillars of Islam.

The mom told the board that her daughter felt that “some of the assignments went against her beliefs as a Christian.”

“I would like to see parents, Christians, veterans, anyone that’s anyone, stand up for this fight. How can I, as a Christian, say that I have these values?” Edmisten said, as quoted by The International Business Times.

This incident prompted the Christian mother to file a complaint with the education board asking the latter to pull out all copies of the textbook “My World History” from all schools in Sullivan county, saying the book gives “false claims and views on Islam” and tries to “normalise” the understanding of the Islamic faith to their children…..

Some groups such as the National Coalition Against Censorship, however, disagreed with Edmisten’s complaint, saying it “sadly reflects larger efforts to purge lessons on Islam from schools in Tennessee.”

The group also questioned moves to revise the school curriculum in the county retaining lessons on religions including Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, but removing information “on the history and spread of Islam, the life and teachings of Muhammad, and the study of Islamic art.”

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  1. Angemon says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Some groups such as the National Coalition Against Censorship, however, disagreed with Edmisten’s complaint, saying it “sadly reflects larger efforts to purge lessons on Islam from schools in Tennessee.”

    The group also questioned moves to revise the school curriculum in the county retaining lessons on religions including Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, but removing information “on the history and spread of Islam, the life and teachings of Muhammad, and the study of Islamic art.”

    Laudable as the NCAC’s professed goals may be (combating censorship), they should ask themselves: is islam over or under-represented when compared with the other religions? Is the information about islam accurate? Do the people they’re naming really want to “purge lessons on islam from schoolbooks” or do they want the lessons on islam to be accurate and on part with what’s taught about other religions? For example, do those school books talk about what muhammad taught regarding Jews and Christians – about them being polytheists (quran 9:30) and, as such, they’re to be attacked until they convert or pay the jizyiah (quran 9:29)?

    • le mouron rouge says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Angemon,

      Excellent comment.

      Usama Dakdok at “The Straight Way” http://www.thestraightway.org/, has been warning about the incursion of Islam into the school system for some time now.

      It is a “real and present danger.” Parents need to wake up and speak out on this issue.

      • blitz2b says

        Nov 18, 2016 at 2:41 pm

        Islam was never about truth so how could we expect to see the entire truth about this obnoxious cult ever be exposed.
        People blindly join this demonic religion because they are only told about what would make Islam palatable. All the disgusting truth are kept under cover.

  2. Ed Lee says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Mark Twain said, “First God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made school boards”.

    • le mouron rouge says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Ed Lee,

      Thank you for the quote, how true.

  3. Rev g says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 10:51 am

    As long as they cover Muhammad’s multitude of raids, pillages, rapes, and slaughters, let the coverage of Islam stay.

    • Mac-101 says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 11:15 am

      Exactly. Don’t forget sex slaves, killing Gays, infidels and honor killings!

      • john spielman says

        Nov 17, 2016 at 3:37 pm

        and his penchant for PEDOPHILIA

    • Tjhawk says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      How right you are. We actually need more Islam taught in schools. Here are some possible topics:
      Research the wives and concubines of Muhammed. What were their circumstances before Muhammed? Why and how did they come into contact with Muhammed? Why and how were they “chosen” by Muhammed? This can be a group project. You take Safiya, you take Rayhana, you take Juwayira, you take Mary the Copt, and of course you can take Aisha, etc. Look for common themes.

      Research the Jews of the Arabian Peninsula, past and present.

      Jesus was a refugee in Egypt. Muhammed was a refugee in Medina. Compare the effect that each of these situations had on the local population.

      Thomas Jefferson had slaves. Muhammed had slaves. Compare the writings of each man with respect to this issue.

      I could come up with more, maybe you could too.

      • Linde Barrera says

        Nov 17, 2016 at 2:05 pm

        To TJHawk- Awesome lessons would come out of your suggestions! Thank you.

      • High Hopes says

        Nov 18, 2016 at 6:14 am

        Have thinking along these lines for a while, when the religion of peace topic comes up? A question along the lines of, how effective was the peaceful preaching strategy compared to the violent conquest strategy, and eventually which became the preferred method? How did Mo die? My particular favourite, as it opens up the can of worms that is the story of poor Aisha. Calling it out, does not work in the work place or educational setting, however, I’m inclined to ‘keep my powder dry’ as they say, and lead them into the trap, where they defend the indefensible.

      • bob says

        Nov 18, 2016 at 1:16 pm

        Fantastic post!! We really need a good hard look into Islam and the truth behind it. Not the politically correct version. Once the barbarism is bought out then they will lose their numbers! Thanks

    • gravenimage says

      Nov 18, 2016 at 12:53 am

      If only. As it is now, though, it would be better if kids learned nothing rather than this grotesque whitewash.

  4. David says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 11:14 am

    Good heavens!
    Why on Earth would the State, any state, be spending Taxpayers Money, in the promotion of the CULT of “the penis” that islam is??????
    THIS IS NOT JUST NUTS, it’s Unconstitutional! And the “turds for brains” political leaders know it.
    SO! WHO IS PAYING THEM OFF to promote the DEATH CULT? I smell “milk” from that massive Saudi “Teat of Plenty” dripping all over this sedition and treasonous crime!
    And of course the Media will marshal all it’s force to make the parents appears as Bigots or worse!
    THIS MESS IS UNSPEAKABLE.
    THROW THE BASTARD OUT!

    • KM says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      You can begin by thanking Osama Obama in the White House. He has been ramming Islam down our throats for 8 years, trying to force us to feel guilty for the Islamic terrorists attacking us on 9/11.
      January 20, 2017 can’t get here fast enough! And thank God that Hillary & her Muslim girlfriend, Huma, lost!

    • gravenimage says

      Nov 18, 2016 at 12:54 am

      “Political correctness” and virtue signalling.

  5. Tommy says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 11:30 am

    I bet the school board bans saying ‘Merry Christmas’

  6. Linde Barrera says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 11:32 am

    This parent is very with-it. God bless her and her group. I hope they succeed in their endeavors.

    • Myxlplik says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      It will be great to see Donald Trumps voucher program in action, the Left will lose its lock on our kids, “bilgy”, and fast through parental defunding.

      • Linde Barrera says

        Nov 17, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        To Myxlplik- Thank you for your comment to me of 12:21 pm, Nov. 17, 2016. I think choice is ok, but I do advocate for public education having been an elementary school teacher in NYC for 19 years. Several studies from several sources have shown that charter schools are not more effective than public schools, and charter schools do not have to take special education students. And I can tell you when I was in Far Rockaway (Queens) HS we learned about the 5 Pillars of Islam, but as you would imagine, nothing about jihad nor “kill the infidels wherever you find them.” So it was factual, but only the positive points. Lots about Islam were left out. I do not remember any of my teachers mentioning anything related to Islam before high school. I think that your nun/teacher’s description of MO and his evil band of men was great. Too bad all teachers could not state what yours said. Take care, and I love your moniker!

        • stopogandorff says

          Nov 18, 2016 at 11:44 pm

          Seperation of church and state worked for over 200 years

          learn math science and geography in school

          listen to religious indoctrination in sunday school or saturday synagogue or friday mosque
          whatever your family your choice

          What is ILLEGAL and UNCONSITUTIONAL is using collective public taxes to teach ANY religion in state funded schools.

          Outside of 12th grade humanities courses which get into culture islam or any other religion has ZERO place in a public school be it textbooks lessons or teachers going off curricula.

          This is a new phenomena of the fascist leftists and quite illegal and treasonous.

          There was ZERO mention of islam or jews or christianity for that matter in my education
          curricula in the 50’s or the 70’s much less 5 pillars or any of this propoganda.

          It is a new communist socialist fascist thing and common core is neither common nore core teaching.

  7. Classroom Watch says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 11:40 am

    There is a lot of this sort of pro-Islamic bias in Western schools. This is an attempt to highlight various instances:

    http://www.classroomwatch.wordpress.com

    If you have personal experiences as parents or teachers, or can identify offending textbooks or suchlike please let us know.

  8. Myxlplik says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Nuns taught me all about Islam, they were spot on, very politically incorrect lol ;).

    “Mohammed was a pirate, who sanctioned others who wanted to be pirates to join him and through this Satanic violence destroyed half of the Christian world.”

    2nd grade history lesson.

    • gravenimage says

      Nov 18, 2016 at 12:58 am

      Wow–if only more kids learned the truth about Islam in school.

  9. Jay Boo says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Muslims should apologize.
    They truly should.

  10. Dexter L. Wilson says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    if they want islam in the public school they would have to reinstitute Christian teaching. But go ahead and put Islam in as long as they quote the Koran about cutting off hands and feet for theft and second offense killing the person. Also put in that of taxing the individuals for not belng a Muslim and if not converting must be beheaded. Also if they convert to another religion they must be beheaded; also beheading anyone who does not convert. Shall I go on, all of this is in there. Oh I forgot, they can also lie to you as an unbeliever. Now if they put that in the curriculum sure it would be alright to have it.

    • Linde Barrera says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      To Dexter L. Wilson- I think your affirmative comments about the negative, down-side of Islam are very appropriate! Thank you.

    • le mouron rouge says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Dexter L. Wilson,

      Well said.

      What can we expect when Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Hussein Obama have persistently lied to the American people about Islam being a “religion of peace?”

      An example of their deception, is the deliberate misquote of verse 32 in Sura 5 of the Qur’an, which they claim demonstrates that Islam is truly a religion of peace:
      “that if any one slew a person – unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land – it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people.”

      The translations below are from an Islamic web site http://majalla.org/books/quran/ and are considered accurate translations of the Qur’an by the Islamic community. If Islam is truly a religion of peace then why is it necessary to misquote the Qur’an, shouldn’t the full text be allowed to speak for itself?

      Qur’an 005.032

      YUSUFALI: On that account: We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person – unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land – it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our messengers with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. (Emphasis added)

      PICKTHAL: For that cause We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. Our messengers came unto them of old with clear proofs (of Allah’s Sovereignty), but afterwards lo! many of them became prodigals in the earth. (Emphasis added)

      SHAKIR: For this reason did We prescribe to the children of Israel that whoever slays a soul, unless it be for manslaughter or for mischief in the land, it is as though he slew all men; and whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept alive all men; and certainly Our messengers came to them with clear arguments, but even after that many of them certainly act extravagantly in the land. (Emphasis added)

      “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
      Albert Einstein

  11. davej says

    Nov 17, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    The basic tenets of all world religions should be taught at high school level so that students have some knowledge and perspective on world history and current events. Not at grade school level using rose tinted descriptions and cheerful cartoons – that is just inexcusable propaganda.

    There is in fact an urgent need to educate people about the reality of Islamic principles and goals, with translations of Koranic instructions, so they can assess for themselves what is going on. It is not an exaggeration to say that this “religion” is so opposed to us that it seeks our submission or death. So in the case of Islam accurate knowledge is necessary for self-defense, particularly when so many are in denial or are busy excusing Muslim misbehavior.

    Also, any “religion” that has a death penalty for leaving that “religion” is obviously and uniquely a cult and should be described as such.

    • Linde Barrera says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      To davej- I agree with your comments about teaching Islam in high school and not before. You stated everything as I would have said it. Thank you.

      • davej says

        Nov 18, 2016 at 12:23 am

        Linde – thank you for that compliment. I feel strongly that Islamic influence is the greatest threat to civilization since the Nazis. But it goes back long before them, a sad curse upon Humanity.
        Resist we must.

    • PRCS says

      Nov 17, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      When you consider the eagerness of so many adults who think Islam is “the religion of peace”, I’d probably support introductory lessons beginning in kindergarten–not just to inform “filthy unbelievers” during their school years, but for little Muslim “skulls full of mush” to learn the truth about their “complete way of life” from imams, parents, etc.

  12. gravenimage says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Tennessee: Christian mom wants history textbook removed from schools for promoting Islamic propaganda
    ……………………………..

    Kudos to Michelle Edmisten!

    And that cartoon of the Islam kids just makes me want to barf–I can only imagine what whitewash and Taqiyya text accompanies it.

  13. Stan Lee says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 2:51 am

    More parents should be as alert as this Mom is. The leftists are entrenched in education and working their agenda to the detriment of the teachings of Judeo-Christian faiths. Certainly, it’s been the Obama plan to undermine Christianity (or to be more exacting, Judeo-Christianity) Our kids come out of such homes only to be totally confused by teachers and books the kids are taught to respect by well-meaning parents.
    The Leftists, primarily involved in public education have been at work undermining the kids for almost a generation that I’m aware of, plus these kids know little to nothing of American history, its heroes, and our Constitution. As long as our kids must be earmarked for public education, or until school choice prevails for everyone, parents must stand up to the shortfalls of public education.

  14. duh swami says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Pro-Islamic propaganda is all over the place…It’s on radio. television and in print…One sided fluff peaces where victimization is discussed but not Quran or Mohammad…There are voices who know what they are talking about, but they are vastly outnumbered by people who have never cracked a book or studied anything…

    • duh swami says

      Nov 18, 2016 at 6:34 am

      That should be pieces, not peaces…

  15. Creole Gumbo says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Rebecca Bynum said it well:
    “I often liken Islam to a duck-billed platypus which superficially resembles an otter. Upon closer examination, one finds this animal has a duck-like bill, lays eggs, and has many other characteristics which are not otter-like. So it cannot therefore remain in the biological category containing otters. It is simply too different and has to have its own category. I believe the same thing is true of Islam. It is much too different from the other religions to remain in the religion category, it should be uniquely classified in its own category.”

    Islam is NOT a religion as that term has been traditionally used in Western society.

  16. El Cid says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Absolutely Islam should be taught in US schools.

    And, the curriculum should be developed by Robert Spencer.

  17. Dean says

    Nov 18, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    The truth about Islam and its violent hateful verses. http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/violence.aspx

  18. annmarie says

    Nov 19, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Give the teacher a book on Sharia Law.

  19. Michelle Edmisten says

    Nov 21, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you for getting my story our there. I cannot say how much it is appreciated. Something has to done and this MUST be stopped!

    • Linde Barrera says

      Nov 21, 2016 at 11:36 pm

      To Michelle- We of the anti-jihad movement really appreciate your with-it-ness and ability to speak up. God bless you and yours. From Brooklyn, NY.

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