Kytro wrote on Apr 22
nd, 2009 at 1:55pm:
I see no reason to link any religion with education.
I second that, unfortunately we have tradition in Australia of Catholic schools and it is hard to say to other religions no.
But I have grave reservations particularly with Muslim religion.
I’ve seen quite a number of examples that teachings in Muslim outlets are quite hostile toward other religions. Couple of weeks ago one of Australian TV programs had an interview overseas with student who studied Koran, with minder present.
As soon as ‘difficult’ question was asked, minder told to stop rolling the camera, ordered to stop the interview and that was that.
Well, one might say no big deal it was not in Australia.
OK, another recent story from Australia.
Teacher from one Muslim school in Australia complained to management that Australian anthem was never sung during assembly.
Story leaked out somehow, teacher was sacked or resigned, reporters spoke to school master and it was said that anthem was sung occasionally, but they did not think it was important to sing Australian anthem often.
During reporter’s visit there was assembly and children sung Australian anthem.
Another teacher who did not want to be on camera said that this is the first time Australian anthem was sung in this school.
I am not surprised that master probably lied as there is another possibility that teacher did not tell the truth.
But extrapolating this and every other example of what happens behind doors in isolated establishments it is possible that Australian values will not be taught.
It is possible that hatred will be brainwashing and poisoning young minds.
It is possible that girls, future women will be brought up, to even not consider further education nor more liberal code of dress and so on.
And all this sponsored by our (taxpayer’s) money with the blessing from our democratically elected government.
Hard to believe, but under our noses and we cannot do anything about it!
(Sorry for not being precisely on topic, also I did not read whole thread as it somehow drifted and it is possible that my fears were voiced already)