Did the parents of two Muslim boys not know that Calgary's Webber Academy was non-denominational? Of course they did. So, why did they sue the school when it objected to their sons' praying twice a day on school property? For money, in my view.
The delusional Alberta Human Rights Commission fined the Academy $26,000 for "distress and loss of dignity" when the boys chose to pray on school property. Please.
It's just so stupid. "A key pillar of our founding principles is that the school be a non-denominational environment in which children can thrive and focus on their academic success," said private school founder Neil Webber. Indeed. That's the point. Don't send your kids to a non-denominational school if you want them to practice their religion while attending classes.
Disclosure: I am a practicing Catholic, but had I chosen to send my children to a non-denominational school, I would certainly not have demanded a private room with a crucifix where my children might pray.
"Allowing two of 900 students to pray behind closed doors for a period of five to 10 minutes is insignificant in the context of religious identity, affiliation or influence," said the misguided commission in a typically "Canadian" ruling.
My friends, to allow religious practice in a private, non-denominational school is just the thin edge of a very scary wedge.
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