in literature, language,history,science,health, pretty much all my subjects, my teachers wrote on the chalkboard "i hope you have a very merry christmas and a happy christmas break"
isnt that against the law or something that you cant put anything on the board relating to religion?? i understand in history class that he (the teacher) can talk about god and stuff strictly for learning purposes, but i (dont call me a baby either) i was kind of insulted by that because i am not christian. NOW PLEASE DONT ANSWER IF YOU ARE SOME GOD FREAK CUZ I GET LECTURED ENOUGH AT HOME FOR CONVERTING TO A DIFFERENT RELIGION!!!
i am wondering what you think of this..give me your opinion please. (and i do go to a public school)
2006-12-21 16:15:42 · 31 answers · asked by hey its me, Dani!! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
but dont you think they should put happy holidays tho?
2006-12-21 16:19:16 · update #1
AND i dont celebrate christmas...my parents do....
AND in the mall or other stores they say "happy hollidays" not merry christmas..
and im not all "oh jeez..im gonna be mad over my HOLIDAY break because my teachers wrote merry christmas on the board" ---im not going to be like that...i was just wondering..
2006-12-22 03:13:38 · update #2
and yes, my parents (and sister) are christian...i converted to a different religion
2006-12-22 03:15:11 · update #3
If you're in the USA, you live in an overwhelmingly Christian culture. I suggest you get off your high horse and accept the fact.
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-21 16:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
This is a very valid question young lady! This is not written to upset you in any way. I am a Christian and a former teacher. Exactly what holiday is it?? I thin k that the inference to Christmas was probably only noticed by a very few people. It isn't against the law to refer to Christ or Christmas in school. It would be against the law for a person to attempt to convert you into Christianity. The Biology teacher probably refers to evolution as proven even though it is a highly disputable theory. In fact, so far it has been disproven more than proven in any sense of the word. Do you think that the biology teacher should be taken to court for spreading vicious lies? (I hope not.) Have a Very Merry Holiday Season. (Should I call it a holiday?)
Eds
2006-12-22 00:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be perfectly honest, I don't see any harm in a teacher writing "Merry Christmas" on the chalk board. For one..be glad that they care enough to wish you a merry Christmas,happy holidays, or what ever holiday that you celebrate b/c I'm sure that if they didn't..you would think that they would give a hoot what happens to you during the break. Its their way of showing that they care. But on the other hand i do see why u were offended. Yes they should of put "happy holidays" but its just a saying..it isn't like they crapped on ur parade. Lighten up and get past it. Enjoy your holiday season and quit pondering over the littlest things in life.
2006-12-22 00:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by pj172003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first part of the first amendment on the Bill of Rights prohibits the government from establishing any religion (making a "state" religion). It has been concluded in the courts that taxpayer funds must not be used in a manner that promotes a religion. The teacher, though a paid employee of the state, did not violate our rights by making such a statement, because taxpayer funds were not used to make such statement. Though the teacher was arguably on the clock, the amount of time he spent giving greetings was surely negligable, and did not reduce the services he was being paid to give.
The courts would also hesitate to consider this an establishment violation because the teacher's rights must also be considered - allowing him to say warm greetings would definitely fall under "reasonable accomodation" for his religious exercise, just as a Muslim teacher might be allowed to write a header on the top of any document he writes reminding himself to act morally ("In the name of Allah, the merciful and compassionate...").
2006-12-22 00:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Edward M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that Happy Holidays would have been a more appropriate choice of words, including more than one religion. I wouldn't get bent out of shape over it though. Merry Christmas was his choice and he's entitled to his opinions same as you. The man wished you well, take it or leave it.
I would definitely back your opinion if you were in an elementary grade which clearly you are not. Public school teachers have no business influencing any religious beliefs on a child during his formative years.
2006-12-22 00:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by Kalia 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I know Christmas is technically a Christian holiday and I am a Christian, but most of it is very much a Pagan holiday so I wouldn't worry about it... your right though, I thought public schools had to say "Happy Holidays" or something...
2006-12-22 00:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Amy D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are not a Christian then why celebrate Christmas??? Do we have to spell it out in kindergarten terms that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's not "Happy Holidays" it "Merry Christmas" for crying out loud. What part of it don't you get??? Would you be celebrating Christmas if Christ had not been born yet??? This is the most ridiculous bunch of crap that just gets worse every year. If you don't want to celebrate the birth of Christ then don't...I personally don't give a flip. However, don't deny me my right to say "Merry Christmas" because I happen to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Look at it this way: Christ M (my) A (awesome) S (Savior).
2006-12-22 00:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whether you want to celebrate christmas or not, it is a fact that on our calendars, on December 25th, it is referred to christmas day. They are just hoping that you have a good day. It is all in how you take it. If you choose to be offended, it is your problem. No, it is not illegal. It is a courtesy. Maybe you should lighten up. FYI I am not a GOD FREAK, but I do take the holidays and enjoy them
2006-12-22 00:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by cclleeoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fair question that deserves a fair answer.
There is a lot of hype regarding "seperation of church and state" and many times anti-christian people or groups love to misuse this slogan calling it law when in fact it was never a law.
To answer your question, no, it is not against any American law for a teacher to write or say "Merry Christmas". In fact, it would more more of a violation of our Constitution to restrict this teacher's right to say or write such things. Here is a link to the American Center of Law and Justice so you can be well informed as to what is and isn't law in regards to these so called separation of church and state matters:
(ACLJ home page)
http://www.aclj.org/Default.aspx
(Concerning Christmas and Schools)
http://www.aclj.org/Issues/Resources/Document.aspx?ID=2027
Hope this helps.
2006-12-22 00:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will answer you even though I am what you refer to as a freak. What else is Christmas if not what was written about the birth of JESUS? Now I don't know what religion your parents are but the bible promises the children of the righteous shall be delivered so if your parents go by bible scripture then that means one day you will come back to the Lord.
2006-12-22 00:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Godb4me 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
really i dont think he was taking that comment in a religious sense. he just thought of it as a holiday and most people celebrate it. thats what you are on now "a christimas break" so dont worry about it offending you because it has nothing to do with religion. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS YOU. JESUS NAME AMEN.
2006-12-22 00:22:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋