Freedom of speech, one of the most valued parts of being an American citizen, is often at odds with itself. In order to fully give freedom of speech, one needs to accept the entire negative that may come along with it, and the ability to defend such negativity in order to get all of the positive things that it protects.

The UK is slightly different with its laws, but they are still very westernized, all with the exception of an Islamic school.

The principal of an Islamic school has admitted that it uses textbooks which describe Jews as “apes” and Christians as “pigs” and has refused to withdraw them.

Again, one needs to accept the bad with the good, but for moldable young minds, it is often in how you present this information to them.

These books have good chapters that can be used by the teachers. It depends on the objectives the teacher wants to achieve.

Religion is a fierce topic in public schools, here in the US and on the other side of the pond in the UK, walking a fine line especially in tight knit communities. Out and out name-calling, or as it could appear to be, to children and young adults could lead to preconceived notations later in life.

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