Some parents in Walton County rebelled when they learned their children were learning about Islam as part of a middle school social studies class. But Islam has always been part of world religion courses and should remain so, says the author of a new book on teaching world religions in schools. Linda Wertheimer explains why she believes schools have a critical role in ending religious intolerance and expanding cultural awareness. In a second column, a University of Georgia graduate takes issue with the Georgia-Florida game bash on St. Simons, questioning why the annual event is treated as a valued tradition.
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