Apr 02 2007
History? We don’t need no stinkin’ history!
The TimesOnline reported today that British history teachers are dropping sensitive historical events because it might cause irreparable damage to the mental well-being of some of their students. Among the dropped topics are the Holocaust and the Crusades. It does not take a genius to figure out from their circumlocution that they are referring to the school’s Arab Muslim students.
Schools drop Holocaust lessons to avoid offence
Alexandra FreanTeachers are dropping controversial subjects such as the Holocaust and the Crusades from history lessons because they do not want to cause offence to children from certain races or religions, a report claims.
A lack of factual knowledge among some teachers, particularly in primary schools, is also leading to “shallow” lessons on emotive and difficult subjects, according to the study by the Historical Association.
The report, produced with funding from the Department for Education, said that where teachers and staff avoided emotive and controversial history, their motives were generally well intentioned.
“Staff may wish to avoid causing offence or appearing insensitive to individuals or groups in their classes. In particular settings, teachers of history are unwilling to challenge highly contentious or charged versions of history in which pupils are steeped at home, in their community or in a place of worship,” it concluded.
However, it was concerned that this could lead to divisions within school, and that it might also put pupils off history.
And just before we get all self-righteous about this blatant rewrite of history, there is our own beloved Ward Churchill and Leftist professors to think about. Not to mention all the revised songs in our elementary schools (”We wish you a merry Winter, we wish you a merry Winter, and a happy new year!”) and how our kids don’t even know the patriotic song, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee“. The world’s just got a few screws loose…
It never ceases to amaze me when I read of western culture educators treat the Muslim culture like one who is about to walk on egg shells.
Meanwhile, the Muslim militiants and fanatics are laughing at the success of their strategy. I remember watching a History Channel doc about the Crusades. All of the “neutral” and Christian scholars were diplomatic or non-commital while at least one of the Muslim scholars spoke of the Crusades and their continued effect on the Muslim.. continued effect! For this guy the Crusades are still going on and Muslim losses must be avenged.
So, does anyone think the Muslims are emasculating the history they teach to their kids?