Recently I heard that one of our schools was having children read a Muslim book. Many parents are outraged with the decision. I can see why they are. I mean our country is at war with terrorist of the Muslim culture. However, not all Muslims are terrorist; just like all people black or white aren't assholes. What is it hurting to allow children to learn about other cultures? Students have always been taught about different cultures in school. So why is the Muslim culture different?
I was discussing this topic with my Gramma the other day. She informed me that when she was growing up Italians were looked down on and not excepted. Funny how time changes how others view other cultures. In the past African Americans, Asians, Mexicans etc have been hated by others. I still don't understand why people feel the need to be so ignorant toward other cultures. At one point in American history every single culture was hated by someone else.
Shouldn't we be teaching the next generation to become educated about others and not judgmental?
Promote education & love, not hate &ignorance.
I was discussing this topic with my Gramma the other day. She informed me that when she was growing up Italians were looked down on and not excepted. Funny how time changes how others view other cultures. In the past African Americans, Asians, Mexicans etc have been hated by others. I still don't understand why people feel the need to be so ignorant toward other cultures. At one point in American history every single culture was hated by someone else.
Shouldn't we be teaching the next generation to become educated about others and not judgmental?
Promote education & love, not hate &ignorance.
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