I remember when i was in elementary school (2nd grade), i was forced to participate and act in a school play about "The Nativity Story". I told the teachers that i did not want to be in it because it was not what i believed in, but she said if i dont participate i will get an F in my class.
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The school was in Tampa, Florida. I moved there for a year because of my parents' business. I was the only chinese person in the whole school.
2006-11-22 19:25:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
hmm. if you still feel like this is the case then, find a lawyer and sue for what you are entilted to. I think you do have a case
I would like to play devil's advocate here, becuase so many of the questions answered yes. I would like to propose that perhaps forcing a student to participate in a dramatic interpretation of a biblical story is not necessarily an infringement of your civil rights.
Granted, the nativity story is perhaps the lamest story in the bible, and if it was being performed at Christmas time it certianly is not best practices in teaching. There was no comparative study of religion in this instance, it was this is what you will do. I would have at least liked to have seen an alternate assignment offered in order for you to meet the requirements of the course.
It is important to remember that the stories of any religion are human stories, and are worthy of study no matter what an individuals religious beliefs are. Although forcing someone to participate in a nativity play is NOT the way to teach the stories of religion.
The story of Moses is one example of a story that is meaningful to people of 3 different religions, and people of any religion can still appreciate it for its narrative and historical value. David and Goliath is another story that comes to mind, it is a story that repeats a theme that is seen across many cultures.
2006-11-22 19:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup
Can you imagine the furor if some child of a christian parent were made to act the part of Aisha in a play about Muhammed at school?
2006-11-23 03:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was raised Buddhist (am a Muslim now) and was forced to go to a church the first time the rest of my Christian family saw me doing anything that even vaguely related to the Buddhist way of life church became mandatory. i participated in many plays and Christmas pagents that had nothing do with my beliefs both at this church and at school (public by the way). in my school there was myself and one Jewish girl. the rest were Christian
**whether or not our rights or beliefs were infringed on it is in the past and it will not be undone. we should be thankful that we are now adults who are fully aware of our rights and practice them
peace to all
2006-11-23 03:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by Living MyTruth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you have preferred Oklahoma?
The Nativity Story,is a story appropriate for Christmas time.
Why would you feel violated?
Does Tim Allen feel violated for playing Santa Clause?
2006-11-23 03:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by MamaJupe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, your rights were violated. its wrong for teachers or any adults to enforce religion or religious stories to children...esp when its not your own kid!
2006-11-23 03:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were not a christian at the time then it was a violation.
2006-11-23 03:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im from tampa -- what school? did you have to be an asian wiseman or something? i would sue for stereoptying you too.
2006-11-23 03:29:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they were.
2006-11-23 03:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋