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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Muslims Erupt As School Board Refuses To Shut School For Islamic Holiday

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

OK, can't get this to post. I used to be able to post the articles including pics and video. Not sure what has changed.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Soooo, take them off. They are excused absenses. We don't have Jewish holidays off in the South, but you can take them off. Geesh - what is so hard about that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
OK, can't get this to post. I used to be able to post the articles including pics and video. Not sure what has changed.

You broke the Internet... biggrin

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

If we close for every religious holiday, school would never open again.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I think our schools are closed today. I saw a bunch of kids in the neighborhood on my way to work. I assumed it was a teachers work day. I'm sure that is what they called it & maybe set it for the holiday as a convenience.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

This happening with other group too: www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/534/a-not-so-simple-majority

When a majority is in charge they will pick what is happening. If large enough Muslim populations get on the school boards they will change how things are done.

I am not sure how I feel about it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Yep.

And then all that separation of of church and state that is yelled about now will seem like the good old days.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

If a majority of the students would take the day off - then it should be a school holiday. So in high Muslim areas, yes, that is going to apply. If it is a minority of students, they can take it as an excused absense.

karl271 · Guru

What impressed me most in this article was:

One Muslim woman who attended the September 17 meeting said, “‘We’re no longer the minority, that’s clear from tonight. We’re going to be the majority soon.”

And when they are, watch out. Lots of things will change.

ed11563 · Guru

When I was in school, some of the teachers would schedule major exams (with no make-up exams for those who missed them ) on the Jewish High Holy days.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

karl271 wrote:
What impressed me most in this article was:

One Muslim woman who attended the September 17 meeting said, “‘We’re no longer the minority, that’s clear from tonight. We’re going to be the majority soon.”

And when they are, watch out. Lots of things will change.

This should be feared most of all.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

ed11563 wrote:
When I was in school, some of the teachers would schedule major exams (with no make-up exams for those who missed them ) on the Jewish High Holy days.

Was that is the 50's and 60's?

If so, a sign of the times. Sorry, ed.

As far as I know there are no Christian holidays honored in schools anymore. Christmas is now the winter vacation.

Easter is on a Sunday, so that one is not a problem.

But... lots of other holidays taken off from school that have nothing to do with religion.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

karl271 wrote:
What impressed me most in this article was:

One Muslim woman who attended the September 17 meeting said, “‘We’re no longer the minority, that’s clear from tonight. We’re going to be the majority soon.”

And when they are, watch out. Lots of things will change.

No kidding.

And people think Christians are "pushy". They ain't seen nothing yet.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

ed11563 wrote:
When I was in school, some of the teachers would schedule major exams (with no make-up exams for those who missed them ) on the Jewish High Holy days.

And that was HOW long ago?

ed11563 · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
When I was in school, some of the teachers would schedule major exams (with no make-up exams for those who missed them ) on the Jewish High Holy days.

And that was HOW long ago?

Before you were born, little girl.

When DS1 was in elementary school, they stopped setting up a huge Christmas tree in the lobby.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

The drama teacher at high school puts up a Christmas tree.

It is decorated with Christmas, Hanaka and Kwanzaa symbols.

He is Jewish.

He also wears stripped pajamas every Halloween.

chef · Guru

The school should allow an excused absence for religious holidays but still keep the school open if it is a regularly scheduled school day.

WYSIWYG · Guru

What impressed me most in this article was:

One Muslim woman who attended the September 17 meeting said, “‘We’re no longer the minority, that’s clear from tonight. We’re going to be the majority soon.”

And when they are, watch out. Lots of things will change.
- Karl271

This should be feared most of all.
- just Czech

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And why we should be happy when religion is kept out of, or removed from, government; instead of being upset about it. Christianity may be in the majority now, but what will we do when it's not? Once precedence has been set we can't exactly say "But, what about separation of Church and State?"

There's an old saying "Be careful what you wish for, you may get it".

karl271 · Guru

If (or when) Muslims become a MAJORITY, they can simply pass new laws, etc. That is a democracy.... Or they can simply vote to terminate the democracy in favor of another form of government. Sharia Law. What to do about this? I do not have the slightest idea.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

ed11563 wrote:
When I was in school, some of the teachers would schedule major exams (with no make-up exams for those who missed them ) on the Jewish High Holy days.

Then you are old. That would be illegal now.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

karl271 wrote:
If (or when) Muslims become a MAJORITY, they can simply pass new laws, etc. That is a democracy.... Or they can simply vote to terminate the democracy in favor of another form of government. Sharia Law. What to do about this? I do not have the slightest idea.

Yep.

It will be a very bad day for everyone once this "religion of peace" is running show.

WYSIWYG · Guru

If (or when) Muslims become a MAJORITY, they can simply pass new laws, etc. That is a democracy.... Or they can simply vote to terminate the democracy in favor of another form of government. Sharia Law. What to do about this? I do not have the slightest idea.
- Karl271

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One of my favorite reasons that I am happy the United States isn't a Democracy, but is a Democratic Republic. Because we are a Democratic Republic, the Muslims wanting to bring in Sharia Law would have to Amend the Constitution first, and that's much harder to do.

huskerbb · Guru

WYSIWYG wrote:
If (or when) Muslims become a MAJORITY, they can simply pass new laws, etc. That is a democracy.... Or they can simply vote to terminate the democracy in favor of another form of government. Sharia Law. What to do about this? I do not have the slightest idea.
- Karl271

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One of my favorite reasons that I am happy the United States isn't a Democracy, but is a Democratic Republic. Because we are a Democratic Republic, the Muslims wanting to bring in Sharia Law would have to Amend the Constitution first, and that's much harder to do.

On a national level--yes--on a state and local level, they could do a lot of damage.

ed11563 · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
WYSIWYG wrote:
If (or when) Muslims become a MAJORITY, they can simply pass new laws, etc. That is a democracy.... Or they can simply vote to terminate the democracy in favor of another form of government. Sharia Law. What to do about this? I do not have the slightest idea.
- Karl271

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One of my favorite reasons that I am happy the United States isn't a Democracy, but is a Democratic Republic. Because we are a Democratic Republic, the Muslims wanting to bring in Sharia Law would have to Amend the Constitution first, and that's much harder to do.
On a national level--yes--on a state and local level, they could do a lot of damage.

There would be a bloodbath.

karl271 · Guru

And that, Ed, is what I am afraid of. It seems the Muslims are not worried about a bloodbath... From my understanding strenuously getting converts has always been number one for them and if you do not convert, well... You get to see heaven early. Oh, oh. Am I going to get into trouble here?

ed11563 · Guru

I'm thinking about Egypt.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

just Czech wrote:
karl271 wrote:
What impressed me most in this article was:

One Muslim woman who attended the September 17 meeting said, “‘We’re no longer the minority, that’s clear from tonight. We’re going to be the majority soon.”

And when they are, watch out. Lots of things will change.
This should be feared most of all.

A huge concern of mine.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

karl271 wrote:
And that, Ed, is what I am afraid of. It seems the Muslims are not worried about a bloodbath... From my understanding strenuously getting converts has always been number one for them and if you do not convert, well... You get to see heaven early. Oh, oh. Am I going to get into trouble here?

They are specifically targeting the younger crowd. 20 somethings tend to not know how things work and like the "exotic" feel of being included in a demographic of people who are dangerous, it's the "bad boy" allure. And when they mature and realize they made a bad choice, it is too late in that religion.

karl271 · Guru

Excellent point, IKWTDS

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

karl271 wrote:
Excellent point, IKWTDS

Hate being right sometimes, Karl.

karl271 · Guru