What the hell is going on in LaPlata??
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mamatutu
mama to two
I don't get your reference 'see above', but that is ok. There is nothing wrong with being vigilant. As far as sensationalism, we see that every day in the news. It is one sided for the most part. Americans need to think for themselves. Seems to be that individual thought is becoming extinct. That's all.
acommondisaster
Active Member
His FB page indicates that he contacted the Misguided Children site. So I'd be inclined to think it is La Plata and there is a problem. FB page also names the VP and that there is a restraining order against him because he'd stir up a fuss about this.
MarieB
New Member
acommondisaster
Active Member
Wasn't supposed to mean much except confirmation that it was LPHS and current.
MarieB
New Member
What does that mean? You said there is a problem, but how did you confirm that or the restraining order?
Radiant1
Soul Probe
Although it very well may be the case, I'm finding it hard to believe that Judaism and Christianity are not also covered at some point in this girl's class. After all, world religions are part of world history. Both of my daughters learned about Judaism, Christianity, AND Islam in their History courses. After looking at the pictures of the girl's homework, some parts do seem to be misleading (to Western eyes and experience) and deserve addressing; however, I wonder why Mr. Wood's daughter was hiding the homework from him. I could be way off base, but I have a feeling Mr. Wood has a bit of an anger problem and most likely did not approach the situation with his daughter or the school in the best manner; hence, the restraining order. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
When I was a kid, I was told no religion in school. They told Ms. Lindsey no more reading the bible during breaks. So, isn't this also religion in school? Forget about the parent and the Islam aspect of this story. Just the fact that any religion is being taught in a public school is supposed to be "verboten".
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Exactly. I think this story has been blown waaaaay out of left field.
No different then anything else on this board ,people on this forum want nothing more than to insight a riot .
Radiant1
Soul Probe
It's my understanding that as long as it's taught as history it's ok, although it wouldn't be hard to slip in some religious doctrines like we saw in those LaPlata papers. It can be a fine line. J's teacher read the first few chapters of Genesis to the class under the guise of history. :shrug:
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
IMHO, no religion in public school should mean just that - no religion in public school. If you start teaching any religion under the guise of history, then any religion should be allowed into the schools. :shrug:
So, again, IMHO, since LaPlata is teaching Islam, all local religions should be allowed into that school and taught. Or La Plata should stop teaching religion. They are violating the law. I'd sue. Actually, I want to sue right now, and I have no kids in that school. It's the principle of the matter. Any lawyers on the board who can tell me if I can sue without kids in that school?
You want your kids to learn religion - you send them to a private religious school, teach them your religion at home, and send them to attend church, mosque, temple, whatever.
If you are a teacher and want to teach religion, then go to work at a private religious school or teach att he church, mosque, temple, whatever. But by law, you aren't supposed to be teaching ANY religion at a public school.
Radiant1
Soul Probe
I totally get what you're saying and agree for the most part because frankly I don't want anyone teaching my kids about religion except me, I don't trust anyone else. However, how does one teach world history without touching at least a little bit on the world's religions, especially Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? They played a huge role in history. If they were omitted, then one isn't getting accurate history (not to say it's accurate anyway but you know what I mean).
there's a lot of difference between insighting a riot and inciting a riot, worlds of difference.
I do, christianity, islam and nishirin soshu buddhism (a personal favorite of my history teacher's).
I did graduate 30 yrs ago ...
... I had religion in my religion class ...
... maybe I missed because 6-9th I was in private school
10th was Early Western Civ / Modern European
11th was 19 / 20th cen US
and I was done with history
awpitt
Main Streeter
I would tend to believe this too. So far, we've heard one side of the story. I find it hard to believe that a school would get a peace order against a parent because that parent complained about his kid's homework. I'm guessing there's more to this than what's been made public. I wouldn't be surprised if this girl's dad has a history that's been left out of the details of this story.
I did graduate 30 yrs ago ...
... I had religion in my religion class ...
... maybe I missed because 6-9th I was in private school
10th was Early Western Civ / Modern European
11th was 19 / 20th cen US
and I was done with history
33 years ago for me