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Sectarian Curricula Threatens Coexistence in Syria.. Reveals HTS Intentions
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New curriculum changes expose dangerous ideological shift threatening Syria's diverse social fabric
Recent curriculum changes imposed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) under Abu Mohammad al-Jolani have sparked widespread anger in educational and community circles.
The controversial changes include mandatory religious education counting toward university admission, with hardline interpretations promoting sectarianism and hatred. Changes include redefining religious texts to exclusively label Jews and Christians as "those who earned anger and went astray," departing from previous moderate interpretations.
Modifications include removing historical figures like Zenobia and Khawla bint al-Azwar, redefining martyrdom to exclude national sacrifices, and deleting evolution theory from biology courses and historical images deemed idolatrous.
Observers note these changes reveal HTS's true face, contradicting Jolani's claims of accepting civil state and pluralism. Education experts warn these curricula risk breeding extremism, threatening Syria's future and regional stability.
Various Syrian communities fear attempts to impose hardline ideology. Political analysts see this as evidence of HTS's intent to implement an Afghan-style model despite public claims of accepting civil governance.
Community groups demand immediate halt to these changes, viewing them as threats to future generations and unified Syria's prospects.
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