What Does 60 Minute Say about Fethullah Gulen
I watched the famous 60 Minutes segment about Fethullah Gulen and the so-called Gulen-inspired successful charter schools in America.I honestly think that Fethullah Gulen or those charter schools could not do a better job than the producers of the 60 Minutes in terms of self-advertisement.
Later on, I sat down to read some reflections on the program. Among all, Dr. Kurt's article got my attention, because he touched on some nice and subtle points about Fethullah Gulen, the Movement and so-called Gulen Charter Schools. I mostly agree what he had to say with few reservations.
I remember giving some references to some of Dr. Kurt's articles in the past and this is no different from the ones I alluded to. In that article, several topics ranging from Gulen's modesty and humility to his alleged seclusiveness were duly mentioned.
If I were a total stranger to this subject, I would probably laugh at some of the (non)evidence between Fethullah Gulen and those high performing charter schools, because you don't bring evidence to the table by just saying there are connections. Nobody would believe you!
As for cult issues, it was the funniest of them. Cult is a sort of organization founded by mostly marginal people who try to express themselves in a radical and unusual way. But, as Dr. Kurt pointed out, we are talking about a social and mainstream worldwide movement whose members tally millions. So, Gulen Movement, with its supporters from all walks of life, is called cult? Are you serious?
Later on, I sat down to read some reflections on the program. Among all, Dr. Kurt's article got my attention, because he touched on some nice and subtle points about Fethullah Gulen, the Movement and so-called Gulen Charter Schools. I mostly agree what he had to say with few reservations.
I remember giving some references to some of Dr. Kurt's articles in the past and this is no different from the ones I alluded to. In that article, several topics ranging from Gulen's modesty and humility to his alleged seclusiveness were duly mentioned.
If I were a total stranger to this subject, I would probably laugh at some of the (non)evidence between Fethullah Gulen and those high performing charter schools, because you don't bring evidence to the table by just saying there are connections. Nobody would believe you!
As for cult issues, it was the funniest of them. Cult is a sort of organization founded by mostly marginal people who try to express themselves in a radical and unusual way. But, as Dr. Kurt pointed out, we are talking about a social and mainstream worldwide movement whose members tally millions. So, Gulen Movement, with its supporters from all walks of life, is called cult? Are you serious?