GOVERNMENT AND RELIGION

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/real-estate-news/2011/08/perry-likely-gop-presidential-candidate-leads-30000-prayer-houston-ra
On Saturday 08/06/2011,the governor of Texas Rick Perry led a huge number of people, almost 30,000 in prayers concerning the nation. Perry was much concerned about the country and as he addressed the congregation, he just talked briefly about the scripture and his main concern of praying for the nation and the president too. Many people showed up for the prayer which is a sign that people are concerned about the crisis in our society and that religion has a big role in our country. What fascinated me the most is how different people responded to Perry`s call for prayer. Some people argue that this is just a way of campaigning because he is believed to bid for the Republican presidential nomination although he has not yet declared the position. Others argue that he was mixing politics with Christianity and he had no right to do that. There was also another group that complained that he was emphasizing on Christianity as a dominant religion which is unfair. The above example shows how our society is filled with many conflicts. I think it was a good idea to gather together to pray for the nation but some people disagree because they have negative views about the call for prayer.

ANTI MUSLIM DISCRIMINATION

It is sad to learn that Muslim children and those from Islamic countries face discrimination in schools. The worst thing about it is that teachers also contribute to this type of injustice . Instead of preventing inequality, teachers contribute to it by making wrong implications about the families of these children. I never imagined that children could call their fellow classmates "terrorists" just because of their religion. Schools should be places where children learn how to interact with others from different religions and backgrounds, but this is not the case. Parents also contribute to discrimination among Muslim children because they may comment negative things about the Islamic religion which will be rooted in the minds of their children and later be manifested in the way that they interact.This type of injustice is in the conflict perspective because it encourages social change among children because the Muslims are discriminated against.
In stead of treating the children unfairly, i agree with the point of incorporating Muslim teachers so that the children may learn that they are normal people like themselves. Children should also be taught how to interact well with others and that not all Muslims are terrorists. The media needs to carefully present its views about Muslims to avoid misunderstandings. Lastly strict measures should be put in place to prevent discrimination in schools so that children like Amir may have peace of mind.