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Title: Muslim Students at Catholic University Complain Christmas Gets Too Much Attention Um, how is that surprising at a Christian school?
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Truth Revolt
URL Source: http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/mus ... istmas-gets-too-much-attention
Published: Dec 9, 2017
Author: Trey Sanchez
Post Date: 2017-12-09 10:01:04 by IbJensen
Keywords: None
Views: 731
Comments: 8
Muslim students who knew they were enrolling into a Catholic university are now expressing dismay that come Christmas time, the campus is decorated for the holiday season. They want Islamic holidays to receive the same attention even though they represent just a small fraction of the entire student population. Loyola University Chicago is 60% Catholic and 40% a mixture of other religions, including other Christian denominations, Jewish, etc. The individual categories aren’t broken down. However, out of a total of 16,673 students for this academic year, only about 800 Muslims are enrolled. That’s less than 5%, yet, they want their traditions to be represented equally. A piece in the Loyola Phoenix, written by Sajedah Al-khzaleh, makes the plea: It’s that time of year again, and Loyola has decked out its buildings with decorations for the holiday season. But Christmas gets more attention on campus than other religious holidays. Although Loyola fosters a space for non-Christian religions to practice their faith — such as in the Damen Student Center’s second floor of Ministry Offices for Muslim, Hindu and Jewish students — there is a lack of public festivity compared to Christmas, such as decorations and activities of other religions’ holidays the entire student body could be part of. A 19-year-old Muslim student and a prayer coordinator for the terror-tied Muslim Student Association, Sajid Ahmed, said he likes the Christmas decorations around campus, but “wishes Muslim holidays were just as prominent.” The entire campus is invited to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, while Muslim students must celebrate in private without seeing the campus transformed into a Middle Eastern wonderland, the complaint continues. “For someone who lives far away and doesn’t have the opportunity to meet up with family, I would say making Loyola’s Eid as festive as possible would be great so that [Muslim students] can feel connected with their heritage and with their religion,” said Ahmed. “I think if the leadership is exposed to the Muslim voice, the voice who wants to make campus more festive for other holidays, I think that’s definitely one step.” Loyola’s associate director of the student complex, Bryan Goodwin, said that the school already tries to be more inclusive of other religions by decorating with secular icons like Santa Claus and ice rinks and by avoiding the phrase “Merry Christmas.” Goodwin said if any religious group requests a celebration, they could be accommodated. So, even with a traditionally Catholic school turning its back on its foundations and using watered-down Christmas decorations, Muslims aren’t satisfied. Like they say, give a Muslim an inch, and they'll destroy every mile. Same goes for leftist academia. Poster Comment: Merry Christmas, Muslims! Have a large slab of baked ham! Pack up your prayer rugs and your nostril wash bottles and trek back to the hell-hole you crawled out of. Christmas is not just a religious holiday, but also a traditional festival of Western Civilization. They are now attending school in the West and yes, they will be surrounded by our civilization.. If they do not like the symbols and traditions of the West, they can go elsewhere. No problem. But no, we are not going to adopt Eastern civilization traditions, after centuries of having our own and being extremely pleased with them. (Next they'll be asking why all the signs must be in English and not some in Arabic, so they can feel more included.) For English press 1, for Arabic press 2
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#1. To: IbJensen (#0)
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I fill the center of all my 230 grain hollow points... with bacon grease. I'd jump at the opportunity, while out in public, to be so lucky to help stop a few urine colored diaper head assholes, trying to run over the sheeple in a rented vehicle. I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
I'd jump at the opportunity, while out in public, to be so lucky to help stop a few urine colored diaper head assholes, trying to run over the sheeple in a rented vehicle. I notice that you often make claim of so-called BRAVDO with imaginary characteristics, yet you can't cite one phuckin' activity you ever performed to guard America other than silly posts upon a some out of the way chit-chat channel. Don't you have any idea of where you are going or the responsibility that you owe to the readership on Liberty's Flames??
What a ridiculous thing to say to another on this website. I believe you're just some kind of obnoxious little weasel that likes to jump on in an attempt to prove he knows something. Too bad you fail. Perhaps you should butt in on another website where others admire crap like you come back with. I believe the Democrat-Communists have a website you'll enjoy. Liberals are like Slinkys. They're good for nothing, but somehow they bring a smile to your face as you shove them down the stairs.
Screw the Moos. Mooslum deathcultists have never improved any place they've infested.
I agree. If they do not like the way things are here, then they can get the hell out. And they can take all the asshole muzzie suck ups with them !! Si vis pacem, para bellum Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. Never Pick A Fight With An Old Man He Will Just Shoot You He Can't Afford To Get Hurt "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." (Will Rogers)
Quit moaning lamer.
I've apprehended and assisted in deportation of hundreds of illegal scumbag invaders, from my republic. What have you ever done besides go AWOL on your country? I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
Heavens! I forgot there's two of you imbecilic pig dung swilling assholes here.
Liberals are like Slinkys. They're good for nothing, but somehow they bring a smile to your face as you shove them down the stairs.
#2. To: GrandIsland (#1)
I fill the center of all my 230 grain hollow points... with bacon grease.
#3. To: buckeroo (#2)
Don't you have any idea of where you are going or the responsibility that you owe to the readership on Liberty's Flames
#4. To: IbJensen (#0)
It's time for Allah the Pigraper to die.
#5. To: Hank Rearden (#4)
" Screw the Moos. Mooslum deathcultists have never improved any place they've infested. It's time for Allah the Pigraper to die. "
#6. To: IbJensen (#3)
#7. To: buckeroo (#2)
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yet you can't cite one phuckin' activity you ever performed to guard America
#8. To: buckeroo (#6)
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