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Living as Muslim
WHSV - News ^ | Dec 30, 2006 | Kelly Creswell

Posted on 12/30/2006 4:17:16 PM PST by A. Pole

The Spotswood High School students are researching the Muslim culture and finding out how much no one really knows about this culture that is sometimes is negatively stereotyped by the public.

"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Islam?" said Casey Morris.

"Iraq," a fellow student replied.

That's what Casey Morris hopes to eliminate through his research project, the stereotypes the public has about Muslims. Not only will he learn about the culture by wearing traditional Muslim clothing and praying five times a day, but "Also going without pork for 30 days, that's going to be rough but we'll make do," said Morris.

Morris says he is prepared for the criticism that comes along with it.

"Yeah, we're probably going to get some funny looks as we go down the hallway. I'm expecting comments maybe here and there. You know what, I'll be honest, I'll be disappointed if we don’t get some," said Morris.

Members of the Muslim community here in the Valley say many people don't understand the Muslim culture.

"Any effort that tries to educate people and increases to their information can turn very positive towards wider benefit of our society," said Zulfiqar Ishaq, a member of the Muslim community.

Morris' goal is to get a big dose of multiculturalism.

"Alan and I will obviously come out of the deal with a great understanding of the culture with great respect and appreciation for the Islamic culture and hopefully we'll impart some of that upon other people too," said Morris.

"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Muslim?" asked Morris.

"Umm, prayer books?" replied a student.

Morris says he and his classmate will start the actual project January 2 and go for the whole month. They will capture everything on video and put together a documentary not only showing what they learned, but the local attitudes toward Muslims as well.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: brainwashing; children; diversity; globaljihad; indoctrination; islam; islamicculture; islamicpropaganda; jihad; mediapropaganda; multiculturalism; muslimculture; pc; politicalcorrectness; publicschool; schools
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To: A. Pole
"Alan and I will obviously come out of the deal with a great understanding of the culture with great respect and appreciation for the Islamic culture and hopefully we'll impart some of that upon other people too," said Morris.

Oh my. Talk about a biased experiment. They've made a lot of assumptions going in.

21 posted on 12/30/2006 4:37:35 PM PST by workerbee (Democrats are a waste of tax money and good oxygen.)
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To: Mad_Tom_Rackham

This kid has alraedy made up his mind to be a young Jihadist. Look for him in a few years to either be carrying a suicide belt or shooting at an American soldier. His parents need to take him in hand right now or he is a goner. Speaking of his parents they are probably liberal idiots.


22 posted on 12/30/2006 4:40:07 PM PST by sgtbono2002 (The fourth estate is a fifth column.)
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To: Mr. Mojo
Let's make some Muslims live as Christians for a month and see what happens.

This

23 posted on 12/30/2006 4:43:02 PM PST by mosquewatch.com (The trouble starts with an "I" and ends with a "slam".)
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To: Bullish

"Let's make some Muslims live as Christians for a month and see what happens."

I have a better idea: let's invite some muslims to live as Jews.


24 posted on 12/30/2006 4:44:15 PM PST by Buck W. (If you push something hard enough, it will fall over.)
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To: LiteKeeper

Interesting idea...but first, I'd prefer that some FEMALE classmates of these two clowns be required to try out this 'lifestyle' as a part of their so-called experiment...wearing burkas for the entire month whenever out of the house, of course, and only then in the company of a male family member. Maybe the occasional whipping for being impious or disobedient? How about a simulated forced marriage? Should be a wonderful learning experience for all concerned...


25 posted on 12/30/2006 4:44:49 PM PST by Clioman
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To: A. Pole
No Islam, Know peace....

mosquewatch.com....

26 posted on 12/30/2006 4:46:15 PM PST by B.O. Plenty (liberalism, abortions and islam are terminal)
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To: A. Pole

I say, 'okay', as long as we give them the same degree of cultural immersion in the other culture that's perpetually vilified these days: Serbian Orthodox Christian culture. That ought to either quash the whole project or serve as a sufficient counter balance to Muslim indoctrination that they end up more anti-Muslim than before the project started.


27 posted on 12/30/2006 4:47:08 PM PST by The_Reader_David (And when they behead your own people in the wars which are to come, then you will know. . .)
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To: A. Pole

LOL.

I did a quick check of their mission statement and found 3 typos and a whole lot of liberalspeak. Major hurl.


28 posted on 12/30/2006 4:50:22 PM PST by Wicket (God bless and protect our troops and God bless America)
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To: A. Pole
"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Islam?"

Oppression. Terrorism. Death.

29 posted on 12/30/2006 4:58:35 PM PST by Tatze (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: A. Pole
"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Islam?" said Casey Morris.

A so called religion that will kill people that don't agree with their take on religion.

A class of people that will kill their own to forward there take on religion.

A class of people that are more evil than the Nazi's, the KKK, the Communists, etc.

30 posted on 12/30/2006 4:59:13 PM PST by rocksblues (Do unto others as they do unto you!)
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To: A. Pole
"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Islam?" said Casey Morris.

"Iraq," a fellow student replied.

'Blood' was the first thing that popped into my mind.

That's what Casey Morris hopes to eliminate through his research project, the stereotypes the public has about Muslims. Not only will he learn about the culture by wearing traditional Muslim clothing and praying five times a day, but "Also going without pork for 30 days, that's going to be rough but we'll make do," said Morris.

I wouldn't let my kid within spitting distance of this person. Well, maybe.

"Yeah, we're probably going to get some funny looks as we go down the hallway. I'm expecting comments maybe here and there. You know what, I'll be honest, I'll be disappointed if we don’t get some," said Morris.

I'll bet.

Members of the Muslim community here in the Valley say many people don't understand the Muslim culture.

As I've said before, I've read the book, and know all I care to know.

31 posted on 12/30/2006 5:00:32 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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To: trumandogz

LOL, I've got a bridge in Brooklynn I'd love to sell you.....


32 posted on 12/30/2006 5:00:40 PM PST by nevergore (?It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.?)
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To: Brilliant
"Living as Muslim" Must be sheer hell.

I don't know about that in the here-and-now, but I believe that's the destination. www.prophetofdoom.net

33 posted on 12/30/2006 5:04:48 PM PST by theymakemesick (Under sharia law, bacon will be illegal in Americistan, reason enough to keep islam out of America)
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To: Brilliant
"Living as Muslim" Must be sheer hell.

I don't know about that in the here-and-now, but I believe that's the destination. www.prophetofdoom.net

34 posted on 12/30/2006 5:04:49 PM PST by theymakemesick (Under sharia law, bacon will be illegal in Americistan, reason enough to keep islam out of America)
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To: A. Pole

"Members of the Muslim community here in the Valley say many people don't understand the Muslim culture."

Knowing that 9/11/2001 was in the name of islam was enough.

No further intellectual curiosity.


35 posted on 12/30/2006 5:06:35 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: Brilliant

Odd, nobody has suggested living as a Christian for that period of time.


36 posted on 12/30/2006 5:08:19 PM PST by alloysteel (A battle cry of the Crusaders: "Denique caelum!" (Latin, "Heaven at last!))
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To: A. Pole
Does your child fail if you are against him/her taking part in this? I truly wouldn't want my child in this class. Are they planing to do ALL religions as well?
37 posted on 12/30/2006 5:12:06 PM PST by pandoraou812 ( zero tolerance and dilligaf?)
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To: A. Pole
"What's the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Islam?" said Casey Morris.

I wonder what the first thing would be that would come to their mind if one were to say "Christianity"? Naw, I don't need to wonder. I believe I know the answer.

38 posted on 12/30/2006 5:12:27 PM PST by taxesareforever (Never forget Matt Maupin)
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To: alloysteel
Odd, nobody has suggested living as a Christian for that period of time.

It is hard to live as a Christian, even for a Christian :(

39 posted on 12/30/2006 5:12:27 PM PST by A. Pole (Hugo Chavez: "Huele a azufre, pero Dios está con nosotros")
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To: A. Pole

This "student" is a revolting piece of shit.


40 posted on 12/30/2006 5:12:59 PM PST by montag813
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