Have been to my grandsons Christmas play but not one?

Question

christmas carol was sung and there was no sign of the nativity play.I know its very PC not to do these things anymore but hasn't anyone realised we only celebrate Christmas because of Baby Jesus being born on that day? What I really want to know is do schools now not celebrate any religeon or is it just the Christian festivals they cant have?

Answer 1

that is a very good question that should be brought up everytime someone wants to do away with christian holidays. If the school is in a predominately Jewish area and 90% of the students are Jewish, do they stop their festivities because 10% are of another religion? I highly doubt it.

It's a mentality of when something's the majority, it's oppressive. We need to stop thinking this way. If people are so worried or offended, then have a holiday montage type of play where EVERYTHING gets a chance. Small skits of everything. Yes, at one time the christian church forced it's religion on people, but that's the past, the church has learned from this. The church no longer goes around slaying people for not converting. They might send a few messengers around town to spread the word, but most religions do this. And yes, there are those who will put you down because you don't believe, but what religion doesn't have these kind of people?

It is said that we must show tolerance...but what does that really mean? Tolerance doesn't mean that one group has to stop everything to pacify another group. Tolerance means as per webster dictionary: a : sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one's own b : the act of allowing something.

If this definition is used the way it should be used then how tolerant are other religions of christianity?

I think that if people of other beliefs are feeling left out, then ask to have a play of their own (though I think the montage thing is pretty good). Why not? What would be the harm? People might be interested in learning about other religions. Not all humans are stubborn and one-sided, some of us actually like to learn new things. I'm of no particular religion, but I love seeing the local areas reditions of their religious beginnings.

Remember offended people, tolerance means allowing something, dealing with it, NOT stopping it, that's intolerance. I don't think Christians are trying to stop your beliefs, they just want to practice theirs, just as you want to practice yours.

*disclaimer* I wasn't picking on the Jewish religion, I was just using it as an example.....same would go for any religion dominating a particular area.

Answer 2

It depends on the age of the children. Some schools have two plays, the main whole school production and the nativity left for the younger ones - Yr R and nursery. Plus, many schools have a separate carol concert at the end of the year, and parents - and grandparents, are also invited. Why not ask and see if the school does this? I enjoy going to the latter. It reminds me of what Christmas is about.

My recollection is that state schools must teach mainly Christian, but also at least two other faiths. I'm sure the Christmas story must be covered in general assemblies and RE lessons.

Answer 3

25th December,is not a christian,festival.
Sorry! it is actually the"pagan"(before christianity) festival for the last day,before the new year i:e the last of the dark nights before the Northern part of the Earth returns to the sun(Spring time).

Our Saviour was born in/March-April.
As all conquerors do,the Roman's did so,encorparated,our pagan,natural solar cycles,to appease and comprise our Natural faith.
Please have a very happy day on the 26thDecember,when you see the dark of Winter recedeing and the days of Sping returning.
I love you and understand it is not P.C(but the people of P.C) do not listen.
They are happy to not see the truth.

Ask anyone from Israel(shephards tend their flocks ,feb -april
There are no sheep in the fields in December.(in Israel).
While the shephards watched their flocks,it was then that the SON OF GOD was born.(March/April)Look at the seasons on the Old Testament/New testament callendar.

Answer 4

just been looking at schools for my son to start next year and got too full of this PC. the schools cannot mention christianity, but have to "adopt" a faith (but it cannot be the christian one) that they celebrate and teach to their children, whether or not there are children of that faith in their school.
I think it is PCness gone too far, and insulting the majority of Christians living in the UK. The ruling monarch (i.e. the Queen) is the earthly head of the Church of England, part of the christian church, but politicians don't have the strength of character to stand up to the values that have held this country up for so long. Christianity, on a whole, is growing and strengthening in the UK, both among long-time residents and immigrants, but because politicians are afraid of what might be said (but is not actually said) by any other religion, they just go along with yet another American imperial inheritance (political correctness extreme).
May God bless you this Christmas!!

Answer 5

Public schools are no longer allowed (by law) to "enforce" a single religion.
they can no longer say prayers , have highly religious festivities etc. simply because there are other students with other beliefs.

Its easier to erradicate the christian side of things then deal with complaints from muslim , jewish , pagan children etc.

However not the whole idea behind xmas is the birth of christ.
Gifts are given due to st.nicholas buying three young maidens and giving charity to children on that day of the year.

Even before jesus there was yule tide celebrations.

Answer 6

I believe it is sad that many schools these days are afraid to be religion-specific when it comes to holidays. No, I don't know if these schools discriminate against other mentions of religion besides Christianity. You have to ask them.

Fortunately, it is not the school's job to teach your grandson about faith. That's his parents' job, and your job, and the church's job. Even if Christianity and other religions were freely expressed in public school--as I believe they should be--that would not be sufficient to ensure your child's faith education.

So, tell him the Nativity story. Be sure that you, too, live a life as best you can to reflect the heart of Jesus.

Answer 7

attempt the salvation military and local church homes. that's terrible. no longer to communicate undesirable about your grandson's mom yet her baby might want to come first over any guy. that's somewhat neglectful to that little boy. i choose you the purely right. also attempt craigslist they from time to time provide away free products that are in good challenge. i wish your grandbaby has a good christmas.

Answer 8

I know. I had a bit of an argument about this with a professor friend. She thought it Okay to not say Christmas tree, just call it a tree, and all sorts of crap. I admit I lost it a bit.
We are supposed to let everyone crap on us, and kiss the ar*ses of everyone else, but one time of the year, we can't celebrate the birth of the greatest, most famous Person who was ever born.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
Happy Christmas to you M'Lady, and everyone else!

Answer 9

My daughter goes to a Catholic school and her play is based on the Nativity.

Answer 10

If you want religion send your grandchildren to religious schools and then you'll get all the things that you found missing.

Public schools are paid for by ALL taxpayers and believe it or not a lot of them are not Christians.