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[quote]Peace and Blessings of God upon you quarthadast,

I hope you and your family are well. Don't worry, you express yourself in English very well. I agree with what youhave written because although i am not yet a parent, when i will be, it will be my and my husbnad's responsibility to instill the best of values and morals in our children. Yes, I went to the University of Barcelona,and i remember we had many differnet people from South America, Catalans, Spanish, American, African, Arabic, Indian and Pakistani, as well as Asian students. I don't know anything about the shcool systmein Spain below the unversity level. I also think it is extremely diifcult to teach one how to practice their religion in a public school setting. Youare also right, childrne have more exposure to diffrent cultures and religions in a public school setting, but there are also other avenues for this. Ojala my childrne will go to a good Islmaic school the first years of their life for a solid religious foundation in school and home. Then ojala we will send them to a good public school for the rest of the education before the university. This will allow them to experience different things on a daily basis and have more well-rounded exposure and knowledge, while still having a strong religious base at home. I also see yourpoint that the two can complement each other in another way. If my future childrne can only go to public school, then we would have to make sure they got to Islamic school in the mosque on weekends to get lessons. Many Muslims parents do this as well. THis would be my alternative choice. Our children will be able to play with the friends they have in our neighborhood God willing. They will also have opportunites to mingle with friends and have friendships with other childrne from the commnity center who are not Muslim, as well as my mother's side of the family who are all Christian (Pentecostal and Baptist). We frequently have gatherings and there are many ways to not isolate my future children God willing. I agree that to totally isolate them and only let them be around, learn from, and befriend Muslims would be a grave mistake. I remember wheni was younger i had a friend who had her first communion and i was able to go. I learned a lot in just one day. It opened my eyes to the difference, but most of all, it made me appreciate them. You said you don't like the term "catholic". Please explain to me why you and others would notlike this term. I have never had someone tell me this. I would greatly appreciate the insight. I also thank you for the conversations we have had. I enjoy them and I understand your view more now, when i look back at your first post. Cuidese mucho y mucha bendicion para usted y su familia. May Allah continue to bless you and your family, and us all.

Your sister in Faith,
Jameelah[/quote]

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