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Controversy Over Proposed Mosque in Longview

Jim Bell — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:44:16 +0000

It's reported that some people in Longview are upset over the prospect of having a Muslim mosque in their neighborhood. The residents insist however, that they have nothing against the Islamic religion.

They don't want the traffic and noise a mosque will create.

Professor Fired for Remarks About Muslims

Jim Bell — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:24:53 +0000

A Philosophy and Religious History professor at Tarrant County Community College in Fort Worth was forced to resign last month, after two Muslim students complained that he was saying insulting and disparaging things about Islam.

Islamic School In Tyler Getting National Accreditation

Jim Bell — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:55:38 +0000

The Islamic Faith Academy of Tyler has been recommended for accreditation by AdvancED, an accreditation and school improvement company that works with more than 27,000 public and private schools around the world.