The unwarranted growth of same sex relationships in Canada has come around with its horrifying charisma for the last few years to eclipse the horizon of this great country. Such behavior is not only contrary to the well established laws of the nature, but is blatantly aggressive to the key wisdom and notions of all the identified religions, cultural traditions of life and civilized social norms. The esteemed readership of the Miracle newspaper may remember that this Islamic news medium has been frequently creating awareness in the Muslim Ummah on the subject, since from the time of the emergence of this anti-Islamic thesis for the first time. The front-page article captioned “Muslim morals at stake” appeared around five years ago in the Miracle newspaper, denouncing the introduction of literature depicting homosexual couples in the school curriculum for the kids and presenting the Islamic view point on the subject, can safely be cited in fortification. The said article was precisely referred to in his speech by Mr. R.C. Puri, at the time of his address before the Surrey School Board, presided over by the then Chairperson Mary Pollack. Mr. Puri while presenting the Hindu viewpoint on the subject, described the full concurrence of Hindu and Islamic viewpoints on this issue. Quoting Hindu scriptures, and other religious entities of the world, he had suggested that the article should have been titled, “Human morals at stake.” The public outcry on this issue was fruitful at the time. In the view of the then judicial pronouncements, the stand taken by the Surrey School Board and the unified stance of the South Asian Communities in specific, the clouds of this menace appeared to have been completely blown over.

Nonetheless, the hazard in question continues to hang on the necks of the people of these communities like the sword of Damocles til date. The most agonizing aspect is that the ill-fated same sex education is being forcibly thrust upon the tender minds of the future generation of the thousands of people of such communities, who are, without a doubt, feeling awfully affronted by the inclusion of such material in the school curriculum.

Most religions of the world share some common beliefs and teachings that are in perfect melody with the laws of the Divinity, nature and social traditions. Even the statutory laws all over the globe, are legislated in accordance with the mindset of the society. It is, therefore, highly astonishing that the general approach and the way of thinking of the substantial majority of the people, deeply concerned with the issue, are being uncared for in order to appease only a handful people of adverse thinking. No doubt, everyone in the democratic society is free to promote his beliefs and philosophy in any manner he deems appropriate. Nonetheless, it is the equal responsibility of the society as well to make sure that the said way of thinking is not forcibly thrust upon the people, who do not desire it owing to their strict adherence to their time-tested religious beliefs, cultural values and customary traditions. No democratic government anywhere (and Canada is no exception thereto) is bestowed with the unfettered powers to curb the liberty of one or more of its dwelling communities by crucifying their primary concerns at the altar of the so called ‘freedom', guaranteed to the subjects under the Constitutional laws. Hence, the proposed changes in the school curriculum, aiming the introduction of same sex education in BC schools from KG to G12 are liable to be knocked down for the solitary reason of being repugnant both to the Constitutional Law of Canada and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There is no law that may justify (even remotely) the deprivation of the Constitutional Freedoms of the communities, for the mere protection of the so-called freedoms of a handful of people.

Mr. Len Remple, the Chairperson of the Society of Parents for Democracy in Education, was pleased to interact with the highly regarded members of the Muslim Ummah on Sunday, the June 29, 2008 , at BCMA's Rehmah Mosque in Surrey . The problem owes its renewal from an agreement allegedly entered into by the BC Minister of Education with two Gay Rights activists Peter Corren and Murray Corren, assigning them the privileged role in developing Public Education Policy and curriculum for BC Schools. The decision is bad on several counts. Through his information brochure, Mr. Len Remple informed the parents to be aware and feel concerned and alarmed of the ill-intention underlying the review of the school curriculum, which is designed to benefit the lifestyle of the homosexuals. In the estimation of Len Remple, once the review holds the field, it will be incumbent upon all the teachers and schools to impart same sex education to the children without exception and regardless of the parents' religious beliefs, social values and cultural traditions. People in various communities ought to be well aware of the potential dangers to the parental rights and religious freedom and they must stand up to counter this threat with all their might. He cautioned community leaders that if they do not involve themselves to oppose the move and if suchlike teaching takes place in the BC schools, what will be its impact on the socio-religious values they have been adhering to since the times of their forefathers. Would the children, then, be taught all the rubbish that is contrary to the parents' beliefs and aspirations? The children of the community are, indubitably, the most precious the nourishment of their mental make up on the healthy grounds is the pious obligation and prime responsibility of Muslims and Non-Muslims alike.

It is pleasing to observe that the Surrey-Delta Branch of the BC Muslim Association, Masjid-al-Noor , Fiji Islamic Centre and Canadian Society of Fiji Muslims have optimistically reacted to combat the problem by actively associating with the Society of Parents for Democracy in Education. This, however, is not deemed enough to serve the objective. Other Islamic organizations too need to come forward for generating the desired force for defeating this ill-conceived move at the doors of the provincial government. It is not out of the context to make the readers aware that the Catholic Civil Rights League had rightly protested, firstly that Peter Corren is absolutely unsuitable for such a role and secondly, the Minister of Education too has no right to grant privileged access to the school curriculum, specifically on the ultra-sensitive subject matter of homosexuality, which is prone to affect the tender minds of the school-going children. Public schools are meant to serve the cause of public good and not advance particular agendas. Nonetheless, it is very hard to dissuade the government from following the path of confrontation with the communities at large, except by public resistance, which will be of essence only when it is jointly offered by all the ethnic groups of people, no matter what their religion is or where they have come from.

Waan laysa lil insani illa ma' sa'aa

That man can have nothing but what he strives for.