It's a public school, not a church!
2007-01-05 15:35:25 · 17 answers · asked by Becca 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Are you a student or faculty?
Student: I would ask in a polite respectful way....
IE why the need to mention (insert diety of choice) when we are discussing geometry.
Faculty: Your faith appears to be very important to you, which we respect. Please have the same respect for our students' faith and keep yours to yourself.
If all else fails....talk to the principal...they don't have to keep her on as a sub.
2007-01-05 15:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by christina k 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the circumstance in which the subject is raised. Any prosteleytizing is forbidden, but Jesus is certainly an important historical figure, so its not like any mention of him is expressely forbidden.
The context is the most important part of the discussion. If the teacher is bringing up Jesus simply to name-drop, then a little biblical lesson about the lesson of humility might be in order. You can even use the subject to bring up a discussion about Jesus, in relation to other famously generous people. Nobody 'owns' the values of Jesus, and certainly Christians do not own him, however much they may believe they do.
A comparison of Jesus to MLK Jr., for example, is especially relevant since his birthday his coming up. And that could lead to a discussion of Ghandi, since MLK Jr. was strongly influenced by the teachings of Ghandi. How does the life of MLK Jr. and Ghandi square with the 'values' of Jesus, and whom might he consider more his 'brother'? The 'good samaritan' parable is a great example of Jesus' ability to recognize 'deed' over affiliation.
A class is a place of discussion and learning, and so, make it into a place where discussion and learning can occur. If they are truly interested in education and enlightenment, they will welcome the inclusion. If not, then their behavior should be reserved for the church, not the school. If their 'beliefs' cannot bear the weight of questions or discussion, then it is no belief, and therefore bears no relation to the true teachings of Jesus.
2007-01-05 23:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Khnopff71 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How Blessed you are, and you are complaining.. I wish those kids from those schools that had all those shooting would have had a substitute teacher, or anyone before all that happened talk to them about Jesus..Try to listen, she might be your help and your hope, an Angel sent for you and your school.. God Bless
2007-01-05 23:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mari-Mari 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just because you do not believe in Jesus, does not mean someone cannot talk about Him- school or otherwise. I do not believe in the theory of Darwinism, I do not like what Hitler did, but if I told teachers not to mention them, they would still be mentioned.
2007-01-06 02:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the thing, there are thoughts and ideas that students, especially students before college, have never heard about. Students that get caught up in the current liberal issues are taught to do something in particular: They cover their ears, and their eyes. If they are going to go that far, they should also cover their mouths. But they don't. So while they are busy trying not to hear and not to see, they utter strange things that do not make any sense. Mainly liberal mantras.
So ask yourself, what can you learn? Why put horse blinders on and walk like a good little liberal? I do not think that's what you want to do. You are here being exposed to other ideas. Christian, Muslim, Atheist, FSM; all different ideas glopped into one place. Why can't school be like that? Why should activists and politicians tell you what you can talk about and what you can't?
You have your own mind though. I guess that you are asking this question in order to get someone in trouble?
Just think about what I said. Just a little.
2007-01-05 23:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It would depend on the context.
If it had to with what the coming of Christianity had to do with the fall of the Roman empire, it's appropriate. If it is in the context of naming people upon whom religions were based it's appropriate. If it had to do with morals, wanting to say prayer during class and conversion of school kids, not appropriate.
2007-01-05 23:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Call the principal, the district superintendent, your family, the state's attorney general, and every news outlet you can find.
Tell them your substitute is exposing the district to a massive lawsuit that could cost the taxpayers millions of dollars.
2007-01-05 23:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by You Should Be Pied 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus Christ's name is Holy and worthy to be praise, not matter where you are. A Christian does not stay a Christian just in a church. The church is just a building like a school is just a building therefore why not continue saying the name of Jesus??
Being a Christian does not simply mean you believe in God, it is who you are and in a way our identity. So, to tell someone to stop saying the name of Jesus, is like telling someone to stop being their selves and in a way you take away their identity. I rather hear my teacher say the name of Jesus than a bad word or curse word.
2007-01-05 23:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by lala 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
1. Complain to the principle.
2. Complain to the School Board
3. Contact the ACLU
4. Fight, and keep fighting until their teaching certificate is revoked. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior.
2007-01-05 23:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, you could report this teacher to the principle...
I dont really think it's a matter of doing anything WITH the teacher, I'd say it would be more like ABOUT the teacher. Anyhow, i don't really have any kind of answer to your question.
2007-01-05 23:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by ronaldinhostpovr 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋