We're So Outa Here!!!!

[DianaB]

Our community has had a run-in with the ACLU too. We have a Christmas pagent that the school puts on every year that tells about the birth of Jesus. Someone decided to turn the school in and now it can't be supported with school funds so a couple of local clubs pay the expenses and participation isn't required anymore. There's talk of this being the last year for it. It's sad how one person can complain and change things for everyone.

[judy]

Diana,

I think you should have the Christmas pageant somewhere else, but definitely have it!

The truth is, no matter what the atheists say, or the ACLU, or the government, kids are brought up with religion and they are not going to be quiet about it in school. We had quite a diversity of religions in my school.

They certainly voiced their opinions, especially when I taught Health and we discussed abortion, homosexuality and so on. There were some interesting, and very loud, debates in my classroom. I was happy to allow it because I think school is a very appropriate and safe place to be allowed to voice your real opinions and to learn about other peoples' beliefs. Nobody was ever allowed to be right or wrong in my class, but they certainly had the right to believe what they were taught to believe, and to be respected for it.

When I taught about evolution in Biology, I devoted a large part of the beginning lessons to discussing the fact that, in no way, does anybody have to believe in it. My main points were - believe what you were raised to believe - never let anyone tell you differently, but the NYS Biology Regents will be asking questions about evolution. They had to learn the facts required by the state, and then forget all about them if they wanted right after the Regents. They were fine with that, and I never heard a complaint from a parent.

I really dislike the fact that the atheists were able to change laws because of their beliefs. The squeaky wheel gets oiled is all that's about.
I really feel that we should just respect the fact that not everyone believes the exact same things, and that that is fine, and not in the least bit offensive.

[HALEY]

What i don't understand is there are so many Christians in this world vs. Atheist why don't they fight back in what we believe in?

In Pa try and find a Christmas card that says "Merry Christmas" it's very hard, most of them say Happy Holidays, very sad... I bet when God looks down on us he's not very happy these days....

The United States was built One nation Under God and that's the way it should be!!!!

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by HALEY

What i don't understand is there are so many Christians in this world vs. Atheist why don't they fight back in what we believe in?

In Pa try and find a Christmas card that says "Merry Christmas" it's very hard, most of them say Happy Holidays, very sad... I bet when God looks down on us he's not very happy these days....

The United States was built One nation Under God and that's the way it should be!!!!

I agree, why do we have to bend to these few loud mouths. What about our freedom of religion.

However, this isn't really an issue where I live. We have 11 churches in my town; the town only has like 5000 people. We are very free to speak about God & have bible studies whereever we please.

[DianaB]

[QUOTE=judy;70587]Diana,

I think you should have the Christmas pageant somewhere else, but definitely have it!........QUOTE]

The problem with that is the children practice their songs at school and the older kids have music and drama practice so it takes away school time. It's a lot of work (and well worth it in my opinion.) The Christmas pagent includes 2nd grade all the way through high school. It's really very beautiful. I have pictures so I'll make a thread and show you what it's like. It's always exciting to be picked for some of the special parts.