Of course, other religious teachings have long been forced out. My latest in PJ Media:
In yet another sign of the confusion of our age, Plano, Texas City Councilman Tom Harrison is in hot water. Mayor Harry LaRosiliere wants him to resign, and local Muslim groups are planning protests until he does. His crime? Calling for a ban of Islam in public schools — in which no religion is supposed to be taught as fact or favored.ee
The ACLU and atheist groups fought for decades to get Christianity out of American public schools, but are they rushing to defend Tom Harrison? Of course not.
The controversy began when Harrison shared a short video on his Facebook page with the words: “Share if you think Trump should ban Islam in American schools.” LaRosiliere first gave Harrison a chance to get back on the politically correct reservation: “I waited to hopefully see some type of retraction that his account was hacked. I’m not sure why that was there, but that didn’t happen.” And so he called for Harrison to resign: “Mr. Harrison’s position indicates that he is unfit to represent this richly diverse city. This conduct is inconsistent with the values of the city of Plano.”
Dallas imam Omar Suleiman — who last year prevailed upon Google to alter its search resultsto conceal criticism of Islam — was likewise enraged: “When an entire group of people are targeted either by a teacher or an elected official, then those people are unfit to educate or to lead. I think that’s what the post is really all about.” He vowed to drive Harrison from office: “We’re going to stage protests, we’re going to continue to mobilize to make sure that the councilman is replaced.”
Nafis Pathan of the Islamic Association of Collin County was on board with that: “I hope the city councilman understands the consequences and accepts the demand from Mayor Harry.”
In the face of this onslaught, Harrison folded almost completely, issuing an apology:
I want to sincerely apologize to the Plano Muslim Community for the unintentional hurt I caused by reposting something on my personal Facebook page that wrongfully implied I am anti-Muslim. My intent on putting this on my personal Facebook page was to emphasize that Christianity is not the only religion being targeted for exclusion in our public school. It was not meant as a personal attack against the Islamic faith. As a Christian, it is my belief that all should be free to worship as they choose, but we live in a time where any practice of religious expression in public schools is rarely tolerated. My hope is that due to the rightful negative response to my post, that it will spark a renewed discussion about all religions and their place in our public schools. My other regret is that my personal action has reflected poorly on the City of Plano. My action was personal in nature, but I should have remembered this past Monday night’s Council discussion …. none of us are ever truly off duty. None of us are perfect, and we will all be judged one day by the highest authority. Until then, I ask for forgiveness within the community and acceptance of my sincere apology.
This has not, of course, mollified any of his critics. But amidst his groveling, Harrison makes a valid point about Christianity having been driven out of the public schools while Islam is now being introduced.
Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas, recently established a prayer room for Muslim students, drawing a rebuke from Texas Deputy Attorney General Andrew Leonie, who said: “Liberty High School’s policy should be neutral toward religion. However, it appears that students are being treated different based on their religious beliefs. Such a practice, of course, is irreconcilable with our nation’s enduring commitment to religious liberty.” But in response, Liberty High School doubled down, and kept its Islamic prayer room.
There have been reports of Islamic indoctrination in public schools in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Jersey, and elsewhere….
Read the rest here.
mortimer says
If the religion of 70% of Americans is not to be in schools, then it is logical and entirely that the religion of 1% of Americans should not be in schools.
Just looking at this question numerically, it does not add up. No special privileges for one faith over and above others.
How is it that EQUALITY as a concept has become controversial. The US constitution is predicated on equality, but Islam is predicated on the INEQUALITY of Muslim MALES vis-à-vis females and the dirty KUFAAR whom Muslims are required to HATE ‘for the sake of Allah’.
mortimer says
correction: it is logical and entirely REASONABLE
Eagle Nest says
The FBI should be notified, It looks to me the CAIR-Hamas Muslim Brotherhood is holding Harrison hostage somehow. This is so insane. Where is the separation of religion and state?
J D S says
MORTIMER I don’t have a problem with Muslims in our schools as long as they don’t have weapons or any other children for that matter it I do have a problem with anything to do with islam being taught in our schools unless of course the schools teach actual Islam is destroying the world and really ANYONE who wants to ALLOW Islamic teachings to be taught in our schools Should be tried as a traitor.
gordon miller says
It’s as if many American’s have somehow been able to do “self-brainwashing.”
Rick says
“Loss of situational awareness” is not confined to to aviation. It can easily apply to a liberal mayor and his ignorant constituency.
gravenimage says
Actually, 83% of Americans identify as Christian.
I very much take your point, though, Mortimer–and agree.
Johan Elzinga says
How can we help to eradicate this filthy terrorist backward nonsense from those schools? A law should make it a major crime to indoctrinate children with islam!
Linde Barrera says
We need to call the mayor of Plano and remind her that no religion can be taught in American public schools, unless it is in the context of descriptive explanations and comparative analyzations. When I was in Far Rockaway, NY high school studying world history, we had a comparative unit for 6 weeks on the world’s 5 major religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism. But you can bet your last dime that we didn’t learn anything about “Kill the infidels” or “Take captives of your right hand” or any of the bad parts of Islam. ?
Wolfenstein says
If it’s that important to practice Islam religion, they HAVE Private Religious Schools for that. Or let them leave every Friday. I agree with Robert Spencer. People Wake Up & Support Robert Spencer!!
Tony says
if is that important then go back your country and kill each other
JawsV says
“the bad parts of Islam.”
It’s all bad. There are no good parts. Islam is a BAD religion. 100%.
gungadin says
I support Robert Spencer and Ms Geller in virtually all they stand for and support. Here in NJ the city of Jersey City has a huge influx of Muslims. Not too long ago in a school meeting, – they the Muslims -demanded that their holidays be observed on the school calendar. One of their malcontents stood up and stated “when there are enough of us, things will change”……I’m paraphrasing her exact words but I’m sure you get the idea…….
My grandparents came from Europe just after WWI….they had nothing and worked many jobs and lots of hours to put food on their tables……They made NO DEMANDS…..they worked for what they received ….these damn libs in todays society demands NOBODY should have to pay their “Dues”…..Pity…..I fear for my grandkids the way this country is going…….
FYI says
At least the Bible follows and teaches the Laws of God:the 10+2 Commandments.
They took these out of our schools with clear results.
islam’s koran does NOT follow the laws of God or teach obedience to them:instead it teaches warped equivocations designed to suit muslims.
{compare and contrast God’s commands (on anything:murder,adultery,bearing false witness etc) and compare with the commandment-violating teachings of allah…who is NOT the Biblical God}
…and of course,laughably,the most important aspect of the True Judeo-Christian,the 2 Chief Commandments,found in Judaism and Christianity are COMPLETLY MISSING in islam,in the koran and in the islamic way of life.
Art Bowie says
10+2 commandments? Are you talking about Jesus saying the greatest commandment is to love God with all you heart, with all your soul and all your mind and you shall love you neighbor as yourself? If so, this is a summary of the Ten Commandments. The first four deal with our relationship to God. The remaining six deal with our relationship with others.
Mark Swan says
Thank you Art Bowie—What you have written is correct.
mariam rove says
Islam is all about silencing people. Period. M
Tony says
islam is about silencing people, killing , raping, enslaving and ruling the world,,,, sounds like satans goal in the bible
John Dyson says
what happened to the church/state divide?????
Wolfenstein says
I need to change the name on my comment
Wolfenstein says
Correction: I mean’t Tom Harrison
Michael Copeland says
“Dallas imam Omar Suleiman … was likewise enraged:
‘When an entire group of people are targeted either by a teacher or an elected official, then those people are unfit to educate or to lead.'”
What happens when an entire group of people (filthy kuffar) are targeted by an ideology for hatred, subjugation and killing?
Omar Suleiman would have to say that that ideology is not fit to educate or to lead.
Aaron says
Why is this anti Christ religion in schools
Wake up Christians before its to late
Islam is not a religion of peace even if George w bush
Thinks it is
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
mithra ,the pagan god of christians has much influence on the thinking of this idiot old ugly monkey .Take him to Lunatic assylum for confinement. Islam has Come to stay in the West forever.
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gravenimage says
Once again, Muslim supremacist Ibrahim itace muhammed is claiming that Islam has already won in the West. Think again, Mohamemdan–there are plenty of us who are on to Islam, and know just how hideous it is, and plan to stand our ground against its predations.
Mark Swan says
Yes indeed gravenimage,
gravenimage says
Mark, he just wants us to roll over and surrender. Too bad for him that is not going to happen.
Mark Swan says
I am sure Muslims and all other enemies of freedom—can not begin to imagine
what it means to be able to rule over a people who love freedom..
AleX says
The only thing worse than mohomot wearing makeup is mohomot wearing high heels.
LeftisruiningCanada says
“mithra ,the pagan god of christians has much influence on the thinking of this idiot old ugly monkey .Take him to Lunatic assylum for confinement. Islam has Come to stay in the West forever.”
Goodness, what a broken record.
You can parrot your unsubstanitiated ‘pagan mithra’ blah blah all you like Ibrahim, but do remember who it is that bows down to an idol many times a day.
(hint: it’s not us)
islam will stay forever in the West?
The disdain in Spain falls mainly on islaame.
Mirit says
Get the hell out.
gravenimage says
Robert Spencer in PJ Media: TX Councilman Pressured to Quit for Wanting Islam Out of Public Schools
………………………
Shameful.
Wellington says
All religions are created equal in Leftworld (and RINOworld) except one religion is created more equal than others.
Mark Swan says
Absolutely Wellington,
Granddaddy says
Someone needs to take the city to court for allowing a violation of church and state. It’s supposed to be a law. If, on the other hand, they want Islam in the schools in Plano, then someone should tell the girls to get ready for FGM (it’s legal in sharia and compulsory). I think people don’t realize how barbaric Islam really is. All they have t do is read the Quran. Or is the Quran radical too? I don’t understand how so many people can be so ignorant?
Lydia Church says
They want all religion out of schools for decades….
can’t even have a CHRISTmas play that mentions Jesus at Christmas,
let alone anything else that goes deeper….
no religion at all so that atheists will be pleased….
with the exception of…
islam……
the worst religion aside from satanism, or just as bad!
gravenimage says
Actually, as repellent at Satanism is, they are not actually opressing and murdering other people.
Lydia Church says
Actually, they are.
They kidnap children and adults for ritual sacrifice involving torture and murder.
Insiders who got saved and defected to the Lord have revealed this.
Law enforcement knows this too.
They use animals also, but kidnapped humans whenever possible.
StellaSaidSo says
You are right, Lydia, the emerging evidence regarding child abduction and ritual sacrifice in satanic cults is very disturbing.
LeftisruiningCanada says
+1
It’s real folks.
Lydia Church says
It’s like, oh no! We can’t have the only true religion that is good in public schools,
but the evil islam, oh sure! No religions, but for islam they make an exception!
When one smart man opposes islam in public schools, his job is threatened.
Where are the atheists and their outcries against the religion of islam in the public schools?
Not an important issue in this case?
When they take out Christianity from public schools, no one comes to the rescue.
Those supporting the removal probably got promotions.
That’s how backwards things are in this fallen world!
Undaunted says
Not OT:
With the current demand for immediate “action” to protect American schools, I predict that Islam will be forcefully shoved down the throats of at least one US school just the way it was at Beslan. Muslims already here in the US will want to stage their attack before school security is upgraded to include dedicated, armed security officers and/or armed school staff.
If it goes down this way, it will be a bloodbath because 99% of US cops are not trained or equipped to respond effectively to well-armed, highly-motivated, savage motherfuckers… the ones who face generally east when they pray 5 times a day.
I hope I’m wrong.
gravenimage says
This is horrifying, Undaunted–but it would not surprise. Muslims must already know how vulnerable our schools are.
Z says
When I was in school I learned a lot about Islam. I read a story about two girls who were married to the same man. He abused them. When the Taliban took over they couldn’t work or go out alone. One of them was forced to give up her daughter. One finally had the strength to kill their husband in defense and she was executed for it. I learned a lot about Islam and what it does to people in that geography class
LeftisruiningCanada says
Sounds like the plot of a Khalid Hosseini novel
MFritz says
Don’t excuse, don’t resign. Stand your ground. They will NEVER be satisfied.
If Harrison wasn’t a councilman and thus a public person, he’d be insulted (e.a. on Twitter, FB and YT), he’d be doxxed, denunciated as a “racist” to be fired by his employer, him and his family would threatened with violence and/or death, his car and his house demolished and/or smeared with graffiti etc.
All of these things are happening EVERY SINGLE DAY now.
bodega says
I sent an email to the Mayor of Plano, a black man who became a citizen of the USA sometime ago. He is supposed to have a degree imputing that he is an educated man. I was very clear he was subverting the Constitution about separation of church and state.
I think we all should email him as my email did not get out of my server. It is odd that all my anti Muslim remarks when sent by me are somehow returned by Google. I will try it again. .
Who owns google now and how can I get out from under its censorship?
johnnnybigtime says
The Bible was completed many hundreds or years before Satan energised the Muslim religion, as a counterfeit to the Bible.
The Bible teaches people to love others as they love themselves; ‘love does no harm to a neighbour, therefore it is the fulfillment of the Law’
The Muslin religion teaches its adherents to maim, mutilate and murder other people.; the exact opposite of the Bible.
Murderers (some Muslims), unbelievers (all Muslims) and whoremongers (a lot of Muslims)
shall have their portion in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
1st death physical; second death spiritual.
Revelation 21:8
The Muslim religion is the only religion on Earth which teaches that its followers should murder and rape people.
Common sense tells you which is the true religion, and which is from Satan!
Mirit says
Hi,
I am an Israeli Jew. I send my kids to a religious Jewish school.
There are secular schools in Israel, and religious schools. Those of you who care about religious education, why can’t you send your kids to a Christian school?
Islam should be banned from any school in any non Muslim country. If they don’t like it, tough!! The Muslims have 57 countries around the world. They can go and live in any one of them and teach their children their religion.
LeftisruiningCanada says
Hi Mirit,
It’s definitely possible to send your kids to a Christian school if you want to, though i speak for Canada it is probably the same in the States too.
It does cost though, since once you leave the State run education system, the funding reduces greatly or is stopped completely.
While you are able to avoid the State education system, you are not able to avoid paying for it unfortunately.
Politicianophobia says
The Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund sued the San Diego Unified School, arguing that CAIR- as a religious organization cannot steer public curriculum and programming without violating the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause separating religion and state. Where are all the out raged citizens?