"Drop in a book by Salman Rushdie or another critic alongside it -- give the students an opportunity to weigh the argument," said Glover. "But don't shield them from the truth about a religion that incites people to fly airplanes into buildings, killing 3,000 Americans at a time," he said, referring to the September 11 terrorist attacks.
John says: Everyone, huddle up! Hands in the middle, here we go! Another school year is approaching, and I just want everyone to realize the major quality we must have in order to proceed at this institution of higher learning. So, on the count of three, let's hear "Ignorance"!
Honestly, if they were told to read a review of the New Testament, do you think they would be up in arms? And would anyone mention all the bloodshed in the name of Christianity? Judaism? Catholicism? Atheism (as manifested in political movements), even? Does nobody remember the Crusades? Oh, and there have been a few wars since then, demonstrating greater atrocities.
Obviously, UNC is trying to do the right thing by breeding understanding, which is the first step towards peace. Each one of us admonishes every crazy who takes our religion to its extremity and commits horrible crimes in the name of the religion. Realizing this, and making others more aware of their own pitfalls is one of the most powerful things a University can do at this time. Let's hope this lawsuit fails miserably.
