German Muslim minister seeks ban on school crucifixes

Germany’s first designated Muslim state minister wants to ban crucifixes from classrooms.

Germany’s first designated Muslim state minister wants to ban crucifixes from classrooms.

Aygul Ozkan who is to become Social Minister in Lower Saxony state told news weekly Focus in an interview today that “Christian symbols do not belong into state-run schools.”

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