veris..its unfortunate that you came across ppl who werent capable of handling the reponsibility to nurturing thought in kids the right way..
i had a teacher who once mentioned he's an atheist..when teaching 9th grade kids..though he actually taught us Hindi since the 6th std..
He was the best school teacher i came across..and the most respected of the lot we had in school..not bcos of his lack of belief (mentioned just once when asked),but bcos his classes were simply a joy to attend..
PM i dont see how governence based on Islamic law doesnt represent Islam..as in the case of Qatar..cos its a model thats put in place..whether the model is followed/not is human nature..