Mennonites threaten to abandon Quebec

[laurent]

The province insists the group's children must go to a sanctioned school. Leaders say they'll leave the province rather than conform


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"We don't agree with the emphasis on evolution, which we consider false; we don't like the morality standards; and we don't like the acceptance of alternative lifestyles," he said, explaining the Mennonite community's opposition to the curriculum.

[Ladybug]

Good for them, standing up for what they believe in. Hopefully it will be resolved without them having to move.

[newname]

Wow! It's amazing to see a group stand up for their convictions even to the point of hardship. Cool deal!

[Indiana Janz]

Mennonites have traditionally put the practice of their faith before every other consideration.

[Witness4Jesus]

Good for them. It is getting harder to stand up for the bible, God and Jesus.

[antsinmypants]

I agree, good for them!

I was homeschooled with mennonite curriculum from sixth grade to twelfth.. and I had to go to a school in Cullman, AL (nearest to us) to take my exit exam.

I just hope that they are able to do what they believe is best.