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This is a Saudi textbook. (After the intolerance was removed.)
Washington Post ^

Posted on 05/21/2006 7:56:26 AM PDT by floridaobserver

S audi Arabia's public schools have long been cited for demonizing the West as well as Christians, Jews and other "unbelievers." But after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 -- in which 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudis -- that was all supposed to change.

A 2004 Saudi royal study group recognized the need for reform after finding that the kingdom's religious studies curriculum "encourages violence toward others, and misguides the pupils into believing that in order to safeguard their own religion, they must violently repress and even physically eliminate the 'other.' " Since then, the Saudi government has claimed repeatedly that it has revised its educational texts.

Prince Turki al-Faisal, the Saudi ambassador to the United States, has worked aggressively to spread this message. "The kingdom has reviewed all of its education practices and materials, and has removed any element that is inconsistent with the needs of a modern education," he said on a recent speaking tour to several U.S. cities. "Not only have we eliminated what might be perceived as intolerance from old textbooks that were in our system, we have implemented a comprehensive internal revision and modernization plan." The Saudi government even took out a full-page ad in the New Republic last December to tout its success at "having modernized our school curricula to better prepare our children for the challenges of tomorrow." A year ago, an embassy spokesman declared: "We have reviewed our educational curriculums. We have removed materials that are inciteful or intolerant towards people of other faiths." The embassy is also distributing a 74-page review on curriculum reform to show that the textbooks have been moderated.

The problem is: These claims are not true

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KEYWORDS: christians; hate; israel; jews; ourfriendsthe; saudiarabia; saudiembassy; saudis; school
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To: Allegra

I found out that at Iranian weddings it's common to pass a flask under the table.


41 posted on 05/21/2006 10:50:49 AM PDT by AmishDude ("They are so stupid. It's breathtaking how stupid they are." -- veronica)
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To: floridaobserver
One thing this points out is how effective propaganda is when taught to young minds of mush.

Kids will believe whatever they are told to believe.

Liberals will never have enough access to educate my children, until after I'm dead.

42 posted on 05/21/2006 10:51:37 AM PDT by Lester Moore (The headwaters of the islamic river of death and hate originate in Saudi Arabia)
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To: Lester Moore
I remind you that most of the 9-11-01 attackers were saudi arabian.

You don't need to remind me. I'm fully aware of it. Who's defending the Saudis? Did you go to public school, too?

What are you contributing to the War on Terror besides a lot of rhetoric?

Just curious.

43 posted on 05/21/2006 11:02:14 AM PDT by Allegra (My Tagline is Humblegunner Approved)
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To: Allegra
Your friends sound just peachy. Let us know when Islam is eradicated and we'll all have a big love fest.

Sabramerican has a right to feel the way she does and the way I see it, you made her feel that she doesn't just because you have a few nice Muslim friends. If you re-read the thread, you will see that she did not bash you personally. Quite frankly, your post did sound "cute" in the manner of the idealism of the Liberals (or maybe Rodney King). "Why can't we all just get along?"

44 posted on 05/21/2006 1:28:21 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: floridaobserver

Glad this story even made the Washington Post. Bump. Turn up the heat on Saudi Arabia.


45 posted on 05/21/2006 3:11:31 PM PDT by monkeyshine
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To: sageb1
My friends are certainly a lot "peachier" than some of you very insecure, nasty-spirited people who have infested FR over the last couple of years.

I have a different perspective on all of this, seeing as how I've been living in the Middle East for the last two and a half years.

If you can't deal with it, move on. I have gotten bored with your kind.

46 posted on 05/21/2006 9:59:48 PM PDT by Allegra (My Tagline is Humblegunner Approved)
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To: floridaobserver
"A Muslim, even if he lives far away, is your brother in religion. Someone who opposes God, even if he is your brother by family tie, is your enemy in religion."

This is exactly why so-called moderate Islam will not speak out significantly or, more importantly, take any action to interfere with the terrorists among them. Despite what they may believe about the appropriateness of terrorist acts, or unwillingness to take part in such acts themselves, they will always identify with the Islamic murderer before they will identify with the peaceful non-Muslims who are their victims.

47 posted on 05/21/2006 10:04:33 PM PDT by william clark
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To: floridaobserver

Ahhh the future of Europe.


48 posted on 05/21/2006 10:06:54 PM PDT by Sir Gawain
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To: Allegra
"If you can't deal with it, move on. I have gotten bored with your kind."

I don't really care about your so-called perspective. I think you are exceedingly naive. If you wish to be an Islamist apologetic, perhaps it is you who should move on.

49 posted on 05/21/2006 11:00:49 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: sageb1
This may come as a shocker to you, but I don't really care what you think. You have taken comments I made completely out of context sinmply because you have a bilious personality and decided that I am a "Muslim apologist." You're showing your IQ there, buddy. I'm not particularly impressed with your comprehension skills.

You contentious, arrogant types are a dime a dozen. Go play with somebody down on your own intellectual and social level and leave the adults alone, now.

I have nothing further to say to you.

50 posted on 05/21/2006 11:04:44 PM PDT by Allegra (My Tagline is Humblegunner Approved)
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To: sageb1; Allegra
"I think you are exceedingly naive."

That is the most poorly chosen and ill aimed insult I have seen in a LOOONG time. If there is one thing Allegra isn't, it is naive in matters regarding Islam, Arabs and terrorists (which can often be used interchangeably). She is an absolute expert on this topic.

51 posted on 05/21/2006 11:06:18 PM PDT by Rokke
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To: Rokke

We can tell.


52 posted on 05/21/2006 11:12:04 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: sageb1
"We can tell."

Are you plural?

53 posted on 05/21/2006 11:16:21 PM PDT by Rokke
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To: Rokke

Yes


54 posted on 05/21/2006 11:16:59 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Rokke

It has multiple personalities. ;-)


55 posted on 05/21/2006 11:18:19 PM PDT by Allegra (My Tagline is Humblegunner Approved)
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To: sageb1

Ooookay. Says all I need to know.


56 posted on 05/21/2006 11:18:23 PM PDT by Rokke
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To: Allegra

Sybilb1?


57 posted on 05/21/2006 11:20:19 PM PDT by Rokke
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To: Rokke
This is clearly one of the multitudes of idiots that has likely never set foot in the Middle East and gets all of her information from the news. You know those people who watch the news - they know everything.

Those types seem to have infested FR over the last couple of years. I find it best just to slap them down a little and then ignore them. Brain cells are our friends and these people apparently don't have many friends. LOL

58 posted on 05/21/2006 11:25:44 PM PDT by Allegra (My Tagline is Humblegunner Approved)
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To: Rokke

Look, no one appreciates anyone who tries to use smart-aleck quips to invalidate anyone's understandable feelings about those who follow Islam. And that is what happened here. sabramerican reacted to a comment that was specifically posted to invalidate his by implying that it must be erroneous just because someone had "cool" Muslim friends so they know better. The response was immature and certainly not indicative of being any sort of expert on Islam. If someone disagrees, that's fine. But when the thread devolves with the instigation of personal attacks, any discussion becomes worthless.


59 posted on 05/21/2006 11:30:29 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Allegra
"I find it best just to slap them down a little"

Thanks. You just proved my point.

60 posted on 05/21/2006 11:31:25 PM PDT by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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