Posted on 05/27/2024 1:09:19 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
A secondary school in Treviso, Italy, has come under fire after it was revealed that Muslim students were exempted from studying Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" due to the poem's depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in Hell. The epic poem, spanning Inferno, Purgatoria, and Paradiso, shows the fate of many non-Christians, per the immagination of the legendary Italian poet. Ancient poets Virgil, Aristotle, and other pagans are depicted as existing in Limbo due to their lack of Christianity.
According to a report by The Telegraph, the school allowed two Muslim students, aged around 14, to skip classes during the study of Dante's work. "The Divine Comedy," a 14th-century allegorical poem. It portrays a man's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, with Virgil as his guide. The story further depicts the Prophet Muhammad and his cousin Ali in hell being tortured by demons with swords.
An excerpt from the story reads, “How is Muhammad mangled! Before me walks Ali weeping, from the chin his face cleft to the forelock.” Muhammad is placed there because Dante viewed him as a sinner who promoted scandals, schism, and discord.
The school’s decision to exempt the students immediately drew criticism from Italian politicians across the political spectrum. Senator Simona Malpezzi condemned the exemption, stating that it was “deeply wrong” for students to be exempt from learning about the “deep knowledge of Italian culture that studying Dante brings."
"Knowing Dante does not take anything away from children’s religious faith and adds a great deal to their knowledge of Italian culture,” she stated.
MP Frederico Mollicone echoed this sentiment, saying, “This is just the latest shameful case of cultural cancellation. An exemption like this not only undermines our national identity but deprives new generations of formative scholastic study.”
Mario Conte, the mayor of Treviso, also criticized the school's move, stating that he "would prefer that they cut down on kids looking at TikTok and social media rather than Dante. Less mobile phones, more Divine Comedy."
Islam is a war plan.
Hiding the truth will not change the truth.
Liberals are willing to condemn Muslims to hell by denying them the truth about their religion.
Poor old Homohamhead.
Viewed him?? He was 10 times worse than Hitler.
School probably felt it was safer to not put teachers in the way of being killed while teaching literature that might offend people with little impulse control and unwillingness to allow societal restrictions on their behavior.
What about all the popes, cardinals and archbishops that Dante depicts as inhabiting the lower regions?
Most teachers would offer at least one alternative novel to read if the main one is objectionable. Better to provide a choice vs letting them skip the whole class period and assignments.
Hearing things you don’t like and not reacting violently is part of what getting an education is all about!
Another example as to why Muslims can’t fit into the West!
Mohammed IS in hell.
Cooked up by a pedophilic warlord.
And deservedly so!
He belongs in hell and worse for the misery and murder he brought to this world.
Like his brethren before and after him Mohammad was a squatter, a thief, a rapist and a murder... So of course he’s in Hell. Just like any Christian would be too if he were to do the same sort of evil deeds.
If Hell isn’t there for evil doers then why even have a hell?
If he existed. The actual historical evidence is surprisingly thin.
Well ....let’s be honest!!
Shouldn’t they be taught the evil of Islamic Cult instead of protected from the truth?
There should not be a single muslim allowed in any western nation.
Either the Muzzies grow up or kick their little *sses out. There are countries where they can live, and have lived without measurable progress for centures. Go home.
Islam: "Convert or die! Off with your head. Same goes for your kids, but after muslims rape them!"
Non-Islamic westerners: "Here's some free housing, food, and money. You can skip our school plays if you like. And do try to be nice, don't kill us."
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