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(CBS) Most children growing up in the US memorize the Pledge of
Allegiance. But, in one Oregon elementary school, the kids won't be
allowed to recite it at an end of the year assembly.
The principal banned it that day so as not to offend Muslims.
One resident of ****tland, Oregon was a little surprised when she
received an e-mail from her stepson's school principal.
The e-mail said that the children would not be reciting the pledge
because of its reference to God.
Instead, the students would memorize and sing the Preamble to the
United States Constitution.
But it's not just non-Muslims who were offended.
At least one Muslim community leader says he feels the same way.
Muhammad Najieb says that 'God' is central to the Muslim faith, and
there are several references to him in
every prayer.
****tland school officials say the principal was trying to be
sensitive, but some Muslims say the ban caused hurt feelings, and may
foster bitterness and division within the community.
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