Muslim Group Protests Crosses At Catholic University In D.C.

A group of Muslim students have filed a legal complaint against Catholic University in Washington D.C. because of crosses throughout the campus, finding them offensive, and because they have not been provided with special 'non-decorated' rooms for them to pray.

The attorney for the students claims they should be allowed to pray in areas of the school where they don't have "to stare up and be looked down upon by a cross of Jesus."   The attorney, John Banzhaf, has previously been involved in litigation against the school, suing them over a case of same sex residence halls.   School officials say they have a number of students of different faiths attending Catholic University, and that none of them have ever filed lawsuits or complained about the Catholic presence at the school.   While there is not a tremendous theological difference between Catholics and other Presbyterian faiths (they all acknowledge God) there are even Jewish students who attend the school.   One would also think that especially since it is a Catholic school, the Muslim students would understand that before attending.  School officials say for example, a Jewish school should not be expected to provide liturgical opportunities for other faiths, so why should Catholic University have to provide special concessions to Muslims?   This is not the first time these types of issues have surfaced in the US.   Numerous other examples have recently occurred where those of the Muslim faith have asked for or expected religious 'favors' beyond those asked for or granted by others of other religions.