Washington, DC —
At a press conference today, President Obama announced plans for the
first ever federally funded Muslim outreach program. The program will be
available nationwide for all elementary school students grade K-12
beginning February 1st, 2014. The program is designed to educate
children about the fundamentals of the Muslim religion and Islamic
belief.President Obama spoke with reporters to explain why it is so important that these outreach programs exist. “The Muslim community deserves our full understanding and respect,” Obama said. “We have killed millions of Muslims overseas since the September 11th attacks. These folks are not all bad. In fact, most of them are hardworking citizens just like you and me. I encourage every student in America to participate in your school’s Muslim outreach program. Learn about the Muslim community, the beauty of the Sunnah and the magic of the Qur’an.”
35-year-old Paul Horner, a teacher at Starks Elementary School in Louisiana, told MSNBC he is excited about the new program. “I think anything a child can learn is good. Keep Reading
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