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Schools vs. mosques

May 13, 2012 4:00 PM

Why are there so many U.S. schools inspired by Turkish imam Fethullah Gulen? Y. Alp Aslandogan, chair of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, explains.

U.S. charter schools tied to powerful Turkish imam
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by 76003 September 3, 2012 7:33 AM EDT
Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag each morning would be a great way to start the day at any charter school run by Turkish administrators to remind students and teachers that we are first and foremost a US school with loyalties to our country.
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by ScientistinTX May 14, 2012 10:26 PM EDT
If the person knows something, it is upto his decision to say good or bad; however, if the person does not know anything, it is upto his prejudice, which is only bad.

Before to judge the work of Mr.Gulen, please read his books.. His main intention is to be in peace and tolerance, to have dialogue and build a bridge of friendship.
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by AaronCbs12 May 14, 2012 9:43 PM EDT
I think all the claims about this schools emerge from the hatred against Turkey and its past, sounds highly political.
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by Educator81 May 13, 2012 11:28 PM EDT
Great add-on. However, it would have made a lot stronger case if CBS had interviewed some parents and teachers from these schools. Then they also would be assured that the allegation of "Islamic teachings in Gulen-inspired schools" is baseless and totally false. Allegations like these are fabricated to prejudice people instantly because the accusers know that this kind of accusations will induce an acute response from American public.
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