Separation of Mosque and State?

Separation of Church and State; a highly debatable topic in today's political arena. A topic that has been covered in every way shape and form. Should we allow "under God" in the Pledge of Elegance? Or is it acceptable for the name of Jesus to be even mentioned in the schools, or is it offensive to others? Every area has been thoroughly examined and argued, but as our eyes were turned another way did something else creep onto the scene?


A Massachusetts school district took its students to the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, one of the largest mosques in the Northeast for a tour. They had been learning about "Enduring Beliefs in the World Today," and their tours included trips to a synagogue, a gospel musical performance, and a meeting with Hindu religious leaders. But the fun did not end there. The district was soon apologizing to the parents for allowing a group of schoolchildren to participate in a midday Muslim prayer.

One parent videoed the field trip and at the video shows a spokeswoman for the mosque telling students, "You have to believe in Allah, and Allah is the one God, the only one worthy of worship, all forgiving, all merciful." Parents were outraged and even one parent says that he is considering filing a lawsuit or a complaint against the school district.

Are these parents overreacting? Or are they just being protective. The truth of the matter is that it does not matter! The main point is that while Christianity is under attack in schools, children are being escorted around to mosques on a field trip. They are taught about Allah and of the Islamic faith; they are also taken to a synagogue and to Hindu religious leaders, just to keep the playing field fair and safe. But when it comes to the topic of Christianity a "gospel musical performance" is showed. You can't get anymore rated G then that.

Separation of Church and State is strictly watched and censored. God forbid a bible may be found on a teachers desk where children may see it. But what of the Separation of Mosque and State? It is non existent. Why? Maybe because we do not wish to offend others or play favorites, But honestly? I have no idea.