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Originally posted by DWAlphaGam
Interesting how this is a complete reversal of what used to happen. Also, I think suing because you have to read a book about the Quran is completely ridiculous. Part of education is learning about things that you might not necessarily agree with; it (hopefully) teaches you tolerance when you are more educated about where people are coming from. It's not like these students were going to be forced to convert to Islam once they started college.
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I'd rather they have to read the Quran itself than a book ABOUT it. We have no idea what this book says - if every page says that every other religion sucks or the like, I'd be offended. And if a teacher chose that book I'm guessing they agree with that viewpoint.
I don't care if a teacher is a Nazi, but they need to leave their personal opinions outside when they come in the classroom. You should be judged on the quality of your work and your contribution to class - not whether you agree with the professor. It's the same as giving varsity athletes A's in gym and flunking the less coordinated kids, even if they're trying their best.