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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Donzo on April 09, 2008, 08:24:24 PM
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I wonder why this charter school has not been shut down yet.
Where's the ACLU on this one?
Where's the outrage over the "separation between church and state"?
Why does this get a pass?
Link:
http://www.startribune.com/16404541.html (http://www.startribune.com/16404541.html)
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I hope they pursue this, tax money shouldn't be used for a religious school.
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It almost seems like there are two schools being discussed in the article. The second one a "public funded" charter school. Does MN use tax for all charter schools?
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Here ya go Mav http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=25470 (http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=25470)
They have received funding from the gov.
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Yeah Donzo I see that, it's clear in the second article. The first article was rather unclear about that. I had to read it 3 times really looking for the blurb that used the term "public funded". It almost seemed like it was saying the school was owned (privately) by the California based muslin group. That's why I edited my first post.
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Here's more on this:
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/04/020251.php (http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/04/020251.php)
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I always though charter schools were private schools ~ to include funding.
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The ACLU has responded:
http://www.aclu-mn.org/downloads/LettertoTarekAcademy.pdf
So, uh, there they are, to answer the OP's question.
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I hope they pursue this, tax money shouldn't be used for a religious school.
I guess you object to vouchers also which would be the equivalent?
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I don't want my tax money spent to indoctrinate someone too young to defend themselves. Plenty of folks here are fine with this, as long as it's a nice god fearing christian school. If they're equally sanguine about their tax money being spent on, say, a madrasas, then go for it.
Me? I'm not a fan.
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I don't want my tax money spent to indoctrinate someone too young to defend themselves. Plenty of folks here are fine with this, as long as it's a nice god fearing christian school. If they're equally sanguine about their tax money being spent on, say, a madrasas, then go for it.
Me? I'm not a fan.
I'm a fan of God fearing Christian schools. But I think that they should be privately funded schools entirely ~ not tax payer funded.
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I'm a fan of God fearing Christian schools. But I think that they should be privately funded schools entirely ~ not tax payer funded.
Tax payers are also the parents of those children. Vouchers seems like the best answer to me.
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I'm a fan of God fearing Christian schools. But I think that they should be privately funded schools entirely ~ not tax payer funded.
If God is so great.... Why must we fear it?
Respect possibly. Fear?
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It's The Church you need to fear, not God.
Catholic Bishops make a vow to The Church, not to God.
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If God is so great.... Why must we fear it?
Respect possibly. Fear?
He's a scarey dude. I fear his wrath, for sure. I'll save that for another thread though. :)
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So, anyhow, the ACLU responded to the school w/ a 'Nowwaittaminute...' and I've provided the link. Dunno if anyone has read it, thought I imagine quite a few have (and have been silent because acknowledging it goes against their preconceived notions).
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I read it.
Our Founding Fathers were Christians and knew large organized churches did not represent God. That is why we have a separation between Church and State. Our Founders didn't want the unelected having control over our lives.
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If God is so great.... Why must we fear it?
Respect possibly. Fear?
American Heritage Dictionary
Fear
n.
1.
a. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger.
b. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear.
2. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish.
3. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power.
4. A reason for dread or apprehension: Being alone is my greatest fear.
#3 When the King James Bible was written, fear was synonymous with respect. So you are right, we should not be afraid of God but rather respect Him.
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If God is so great.... Why must we fear it?
Respect possibly. Fear?
Visited Sodom and Gomorah lately?
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So, anyhow, the ACLU responded to the school w/ a 'Nowwaittaminute...' and I've provided the link. Dunno if anyone has read it, thought I imagine quite a few have (and have been silent because acknowledging it goes against their preconceived notions).
I just read it and I applaud them sending the letter.
Now we will wait and see if anything changes and they pursue the matter.
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He's a scarey dude. I fear his wrath, for sure. I'll save that for another thread though. :)
I guess so much for being a benevolant God.
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