If a muslim valedictorian H.S. student mentioned Allah a couple of times during his commencement speech?

Question

Would that be ok?
would that be ok?

How about if he mentioned Allah 11 times and said there is one god but Allah and Muhammed is his prophet?

Would that also be ok or would that cross the state establishment of religion line?

Let me be clear. This is a public school. It is run by the state and funded with tax payer dollars.

islam de,

My tax dollars would be going to the school and the money spent on the commencement ceremony.

Answer 1

If it is wrong for a Christian, then it is wrong for a Muslim.

Answer 2

For me, it would depend on how Allah was mentioned (this would also be the same for God or Jesus). If it is mentioned as "my motivation for success is partly a result of my belief in ____" I would find it acceptable. If it is done in a way which tries to promote their particular belief over some other belief, than it is not acceptable. For the most part, valedictorian speeches are not usually sanctioned as the views of the school or administration.

Answer 3

Yes. Technically, the state establishment of religion line is there to prevent the 'state' from establishing a religion. It is also there to ensure that no single religion is held up above any other. It was not intended to prevent anyone from talking about their own religion,or to prevent anyone from practicing their religion or to post anything pertaining to their religion in public places; even places that are funded by the state. I have never found any constitutionally sound legal proceedings or laws that say otherwise. If someone has evidence to the contrary, please email me & let me know.

Answer 4

No. You need to respect that other people are not all the same religion.

But this is a tough question because God or Allah is soooooooooo important to talk about. Some people get offended easy so watch out.

Answer 5

i might have no concern with the valedictorian pointing out God, Allah, Bhudda or in spite of inspired that individual to realize in the process their tutorial occupation. by definition, a valedictorian has outperformed his/her classmates and could take transport of a super quantity of freedom in how they choose their memory/legacy to be. as long by fact the speech isn't offensive or inciting a rebel, enable the youngster have his/her 2nd. interior the comparable way colleges shouldn't sell faith, they could desire to no longer discriminate against faith. you does no longer merchandise her quoting Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens or Albert Einstein. Why shouldn't Jesus Christ or Mohammed fall into this catagory?

Answer 6

The state may not promote religion--there is no restriction ona student's right to free speech (other than rules adults make with regard to children generally, wich is an unrelated matter.

Answer 7

actually, there was a big controversy in new york cuz of this, the kid mentioned God and he was escorted down, so u cant say any religious stuff. the parents were angry.
In my opinion it is a violation of the right to freedom of speech, but whatever, lol. have a nice day, peace out.

Answer 8

Muslim doctor with your islamic-nazi propoganda. Why do you post such long and rambling pathetic posts? Islam is evil, you need to wake up and get out of it.

MONDAY: “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.” – The Koran, Sura 8:12

Author Salman Rushdie needed to go into hiding after Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeni declared a fatwa calling for his death for writing The Satanic Verses, which was declared “blasphemous against Islam.”

TUESDAY: Slavery was an integral part of Islamic culture. Since the 7th century, 14 million African slaves were sold to Muslims compared to 10 or 11 million sold to the entire Western Hemisphere. As recently as 1878, 25,000 slaves were sold annually in Mecca and Medina. (National Review 2002)

The seven nations in the world that punish homosexuality with death all have fundamentalist Muslim governments.

WEDNESDAY: In Saudi Arabia, women make up 5% of the workforce, the smallest percentage of any nation worldwide. They are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle or go outside without proper covering of their body. (Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2001)

Most historians agree that Muhammed’s second wife Aisha was 9 years old when their marriage was consummated. NINE YEARS OLD

THURSDAY: “Not equal are those believers who sit and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to those who sit. Unto all Hath Allah promised good: But those who strive and fight Hath He distinguished above those who sit by a special reward.” – The Koran, Sura 4:95

The Islamist guerrillas in Iraq are not only killing American soldiers fighting for freedom. They are also responsible for the vast majority of civilian casualties.

FRIDAY: Ibn Al-Ghazzali, the famous Islamic theologian, said, “The most satisfying and final word on the matter is that marriage is form of slavery. The woman is man’s slave and her duty therefore is absolute obedience to the husband in all that he asks of her person.”

Mohamed Hadfi, 31, tore out his 23-year-old wife Samira Bari’s eyes in their apartment in the southern French city of Nimes in July 2003 following a heated argument about her refusal to have sex with him. (Herald Sun)

Hamas uses Mickey Mouse to inspire hatred and violence in children. Meanwhile an Australian cleric says that it's OK to kill children in battle.
But how surprised should we really be to find that a religion founded by a "prophet" who used a 9-year-old girl for sex isn't exactly 'kid-friendly'?

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

Answer 9

"If it is wrong for a Christian, then it is wrong for a Muslim."

Well said.

I think it's wrong to stop anyone from mentioning their god whenever they choose.

BUT, if you're going to unplug a girl who talks about the Christian God than you better be fair and shut down everyone.

In this case, NO! It's not ok.

Answer 10

Unfortunately, in this country, the feckless liberal bottom wipers that control the schools fold up at the mention of Allah, but scream bloody murder when the mention of the Jewish or Christian deity is uttered.

Answer 11

Isn't it the school, not the student, who can't mix the two? Also, there's a first amendment right to free speech.