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April 09, 2008
With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures
For some, understanding is a one way street.*
A primary school in Amsterdam wished to provide its pupils with an understanding for other cultures. But during a visit to a mosque, the children were told they were dogs.
With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among children, primary school De Horizon regularly organises outings to various religious organisations. The chairman of the El Mouchidine mosque told the children from group 7 (aged 10) and their chaperones however that non-Muslims are dogs.
With a view to developing understanding and respect for other cultures among children, primary school De Horizon regularly organises outings to various religious organisations. The chairman of the El Mouchidine mosque told the children from group 7 (aged 10) and their chaperones however that non-Muslims are dogs.
It sounds to me as though the field trip was a success. These children should come have come away from the experience with a perfect understanding of the culture with which they are dealing. And also something of the failings of their own culture; credulity, for example.
* As are other terms including but not limited to "terror", "innocent", "victim", "respect" and my personal favourite, "peace".
Posted by Ghost of a flea at April 9, 2008 06:18 AM
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