Hey.
My (public) school has The Christian Science Monitor in our library. Since my school has to be neutral on, or fair to all, religions, should my school's library continue to carry the CSM? I know the newspaper's articles are not religiously written, but "a daily religious article has appeared in every issue of the Monitor".--Wikipedia.
Should my school leave this the way it is or 1) get rid of the paper or article or 2) subscribe to all religion's newspaper?
Note: This is about seperation of church and state and freedom of religion, not a bash on religion.
2007-01-12 09:29:35 · 13 answers · asked by OwNaGeR 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no reason why the CSM should not be available in the school library. It is an excellent newspaper.
The people who claim that the Courts have prohibited prayer in schools and all signs of religion have either not read the opinions, do not understand the opinions, or are scoundrels.
2007-01-12 09:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by Prof. Cochise 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Having the CSM, a very good and balanced newspaper, in your school library does not promote a religion. There is also probably at least one copy of the Bible, usually in the reference area. This is not promoting religion either. Promotin a religion would be if you were required to read the daily religious article.
You may pray in school as well, but cannot be required to pray.
That is the difference.
2007-01-12 09:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Carrying the paper is different than promoting it. They should continue to carry it as an additional newspaper. Even the Los Angeles Times has religious articles.
2007-01-12 09:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by boredperv 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
since its in the library its not that big of a deal. no one is amde to read it. libs are where people go for education, and while some look for religious edu others may just want the social views. I don't think tis violating any seperation rules/codes/laws
2007-01-12 11:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my various readings the CSM is not really exclusive to Christians. It is a respected news source especially in foreign affairs. What other 'religious' publications have the circulation numbers that CSM has?
2007-01-12 09:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From what I remember of the publication, some of the articles are quite good with potential to being added to a curriculum.
But as it is religious, I'd want preachy parts redacted.
2007-01-12 09:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by SkewsMe.com 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not trying to bash the christian believe, and I'm not apposed to it,but it seems the arrogance of these people is just a little to much sometimes. It's their right gets said a little to often and the seperation of church and state was one of the main causes of our seperation from England, well over 200 hundred years ago. I think, personaly, you should call the school superintendant and tell them your going to start a class action suit against them.
2007-01-12 09:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Since it is in the library you are not being taught it, It is simply a resource made available to the students. It is the schools right to provide voluntary resources.
2007-01-12 09:40:11 · answer #8 · answered by smedrik 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of religion should be honored.
2007-01-12 09:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by Shayna 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
can't you find a bigger problem to worry about in your community? that is trivial.
2007-01-12 09:33:28 · answer #10 · answered by kissmy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋