Duke University to broadcast Muslim call to prayer on Fridays

 At some point you have to wonder if they’re just trying to create controversy down at Duke University. The school paper announced this week that they will begin broadcasting the Muslim call to prayer from the university chapel each Friday. 

But for a different slant on Duke’s decision to do this, we might ask if they need to go back and review their charter, as emblazoned on a plaque in the main quad of West Campus.

The aims of Duke University are to assert a faith in the eternal union of knowledge and religion set forth in the teachings and character of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; to advance learning in all lines of truth; to defend scholarship against all false notions and ideals; to develop a Christian love of freedom and truth; to promote a sincere spirit of tolerance; to discourage all partisan and sectarian strife; and to render the largest permanent service to the individual, the state, the nation, and the church. Unto these ends shall the affairs of this University always be administered.

Not sure how this new policy fits in with the charter, but I’m sure the good folks at Duke will be able to explain it all in good time."

[Hot Air]

UPDATE:    Duke Reverses Plan To Allow Islamic Prayer Chant
[Daily Caller]