The following comes from a January 18 Catholic Voice article by Carrie McClish:
When her daughter asked to be taken out of the public school she was attending several years ago, Noreen Naqvi became frustrated. Naqvi explained that her children were not used to being in an environment that “lacked moral structure” and values, she said.
But where could she send her children? A close friend suggested enrolling her kids at St. Patrick School in Rodeo. The school had everything she was looking for: strong academics, values, discipline and a faith-filled environment. However, St. Patrick was a Catholic school and Naqvi and her children were practicing Muslims.
While predominately Catholic, the school’s population is about 20 percent non-Catholic, 80 percent Catholic, said principal Kelly Stevens. “Most of our non-Catholic children either are non-denominational Christians, Muslim, Sikh or Hindu.”
“When non-Catholic parents come to enroll their children at our school we tell them that we are first and foremost a Catholic school,” Stevens said. “Our Catholic identity does not change just because some of our students are non-Catholic. All children attend morning prayer, daily religion classes, and our weekly and monthly Masses and prayer services. All children are expected to participate. This is part of how we build community and develop our children’s moral character. Most parents appreciate that.”
Born in Pakistan and raised in Great Britain, Naqvi speaks flawless English and is neither quiet nor shy. “It was no problem for me” to speak up and ask and answer questions, she said. Naqvi had a plan. She began attending Mass at the parish church, drawing many glances from parishioners, which she welcomed. She said that the idea was for people to see her, a Muslim woman, and see that she was friendly and safe.
Muslims and Catholics share many “similarities” and “commonalities, but at the same time there are many differences,” Naqvil said. Followers of Islam believe that there is only one God, like followers of Christianity and Judaism. Islam, Christianity and Judaism all believe in the existence of prophets. However the religions differ on who they consider a prophet; Muslims hold that Muhammed is one, Jews and Christians don’t.
The problem is not necessarily with some Muslims themselves as I see it, the problem is that the man whom they consider THE perfect man was not very good by Christ’s standard’s. He married and consummated the marriage to a girl of ten when the average age for Jewish and Christian women to marry was fourteen. He was peaceful to Jews and Christians UNTIL they refused to accept him as the greatest and last prophet, then he turned against them, and it shows in the Koran as the Suras got more violent around that time. Obama ben Lauden did the same thing, After we helped him out against the Russians, he turned on us. Just saying.
I was, of course, referring to the Prophet Mohammed.
“However the religions differ…”
These are more than just trifles about minor points. When in particular dealing with Islam it is vital to understand what the (Koran / Quran) says about Christians and Jews – and what place / conditions if any they are permitted to live in.
When the Koran refers to “Infidels” it is talking about (amongst others) Catholics, and some Radical Islamists even enforce a Death Penalty for leaving Islam and embracing Christianity.
BTW – Are Catholic Students being taught about their “Infidel” shortcomings as a sign of ‘tolerance’?
This article lacks serious analysis of Very important issues like just What is Imported in to Catholic Schools.
This was a great article. Thanks for running it.
I can think of another difference between Christians and Jews on the one hand, and Muslims on the other. It’s called Sharia.
I agree, Hymie, and we Christians really do not consider Mohammed a prophet.
That does not mean, though, that we should deliberately lie about them and so forth. We must keep our own Ten Commandments. Recently a Muslim man in Kenyan did try to get Muslims who were attacking Christians to stop it, and they only attacked him. Later he died from the wounds they inflicted. I hope God accepted him in the end, and he is now resting in peace.
It is so sad, to see Catholic schools remaining open, despite declining Catholic enrollments- and then, make up for lost income, by accepting non-Catholic students! If I were the one in charge– I would close my parish school, rather than keep it open, accepting non-Catholic students, just to pay the bills! Instead, I would send the parish children to nearby Catholic schools! Or better– I would close the school, and then open a little “one-room” kind of school in the parish, make it VERY Catholic, and get lots of Catholic parents involved! That could be a HUGE success, for the parish!
Let’s see, a Muslim mother with hijab (chador, niqab, burka) “born in Pakistan, . . . began attending Mass at the local parish, drawing many glances from parishioners . . . .” Sorry, but after San Bernardino (or 1979–or 610 AD for that matter), I fail to see how that would make people feel the she was “safe and friendly.”
I even suspect some of the congregation might think that she was, uh, “dressed to kill.”
That is what the terrorists want you to think.
My Sharia Amour. A hijab-garbed Muslim girl leading morning prayers at a Catholic school. What’s wrong with this picture?
Let’s avoid making problems where there is no problem. A predominantly Catholic school with some non-Catholics is not the same as a Catholic school serving a non-Catholic majority. We have a few Muslim students at my school, there is no issue and the families support the school’s efforts. In my Religion class, I teach only Catholic doctrine, although I will answer questions. Other religions are discussed in world history, as is appropriate. We do not, however, allow the hijab to be worn with the uniform.
The problem is Stealth Jihad, compounded exponentially by its enablers, however witting, clueless, or indifferent they be.
Tom – Would a Jewish student be allowed to wear a kipah with the uniform?
That hijab looks very much like the headcovering ‘required’ for women at Catholic religious event prior to the mid sixties. Others decry the absence of such headcoverings in the current Church.
Mike M., women wore mantillas, scarves and hats prior to the mid sixties in church before the Blessed Sacrament. It was/is the nuns and sisters who wore/ do wear headdresses similar to the hajib. I do not care if a Muslim women wears a hajib, but burquas are scary as one never knows who is under one, and in our culture those covering their faces are usually up to no good. Women who want to drive and have the same rights as the rest of us should not be allowed to wear burquas. If there is a car accident, and the driver is wearing a burqa, there is no way to identify the person. It is the same with similar incidences.
Yes and Naqvi fails to say that Muslims hold that Jesus was a prophet, not the Son of God. I think that is a pretty significant difference.
Anne T – Regarding ‘Fashions by Omar the Burlap Tent Maker’
I recall returning from Saudi Arabia after Desert Storm (deck officer on merchant marine supply support ship) and the Male Crew were thoroughly searched; while the 5% women were separated and knew enough to put underwear on top their bags and were hustled through.
We guys sat in flea-infested sand in the sun waiting for truck transport, while the women went by in air conditioned vans with tinted windows.
I watched a car pull up to the port security gate with a male driver and passenger wearing the full tent.
He inspected the drivers ID and then took a card from the individual in back. I don’t know what picture was on the card, or how he could compare anything, but he…
Bay Area Diocese also lost a Substitute Provider, who closed their NorCal office:
“San Fran Gov’t School Substitute Teacher Shortage: Too Expensive to Live in City
https://www.capoliticalreview.com/capoliticalnewsandviews/san-fran-govt-school-substitute-teacher-shortage-too-expensive-to-live-in-city/?
of the 1,600 teachers who missed a day of school that month, there were 550 instances in which classrooms could not find a substitute.
But housing is not the only reason teachers do not want to teach in San Fran. This is a school district that allows bullies, drug dealers and classroom disruptors to STAY in the classroom—making the teachers and students fearful.
So a combination of physical threat and financial ruin assures the…
Classic case of Stealth Jihad where elements of Islam and Sharia are introduced incrementally, allowances demanded, and refusals bring charges of intolerance, racism, and Islamophobia.
See original article: Children placed in school. Later show up in hijab. School modifies dress code. Additional dress code accomodations made. Dietary restrictions mentioned. Muslim (from Pakistan!!!) with no interest in becoming Catholic regularly attends Mass in muslim garb. Any guess on response should others speak up?
The woman dismisses terrorists as not representing Islam; smears media and politicians for dividing Americans and Muslims. Muslims described as Envoys of Peace and respectful of others.
You’ve been…
Who will be trying to convert who? Will the Muslims be trying to infiltrate the V2 schools and slowly get them to accept Allah and Mohammed, or are they truly interested in becoming Christians? We’ll find the answer over time.