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An Ontario school board released a report via email guiding staff on how to support Muslim students and challenge Islamophobia, a Liberal MP moves to muzzle “hateful” religious scripture, and more.
Ontario school board quietly publishes internal “Islamophobia” guide to staff
Ontario’s third-largest school board released a report via email guiding staff on how to support Muslim students and challenge Islamophobia. The 39-page guide, produced in collaboration with the National Council of Canadian Muslims, has raised concerns from parents and policy experts about the growing influence of ideology and politics in schools.
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Liberal MP moves to muzzle “hateful” religious scripture
Liberal MP Marc Miller is defending his remarks about limiting religious defences in hate speech cases, stating freedom of worship is not threatened, but public incitement of hatred should not be shielded by citing scripture.
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So, I don't understood all this Islam stuff? Why is Islamophobia being pushed? Especially in schools to innocent children? Shouldn't there just be a "don't hate" rule in schools/workplaces? No one person, or group of persons is better than other. Stop making victims!
Utterly ridiculous! Teachers should be educating children, not grooming them. The instigators of this policy need to be called out and forced to explain themselves.