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In France, Muslims prefer Catholic school.

althouse.blogspot.com » 2008 » September » 30th » In France, Muslims prefer Catholic school.

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The NYT reports: “There is respect for our religion here,” said Nadia Oualane, 14, a student of Algerian descent who wears her hair hidden under a black head scarf. “In the public school,” she added, gesturing at nearby buildings, “I would not be allowed to wear a veil.” In France, which has only four Muslim schools, some of the country’s 8,847 Roman Catholic schools have become refuges for … Continue Reading »

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