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Court ruling effectively outlaws Islamic schools in India’s most populous state

As an individual who strongly believes in the separation of religion and education, the recent court ruling in India’s most populous state effectively outlawing Islamic schools is music to my ears. The idea of children being subjected to intense religious indoctrination at such a young age is deeply troubling. Education should be a place where young minds are encouraged to think critically, explore various subjects, and form their beliefs based on rationality and evidence, not blind faith.

The arguments put forth by various individuals advocating for the ban on Islamic schools resonate with me on a fundamental level. The notion that state funding should only support secular education is a reasonable one.… Continue reading