2007-01-23 08:07:11 · 22 answers · asked by uzumakinarutoninjafox 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Does the American government have the authority to single out Christianity as a religion to be promoted, endorsed, and encouraged? The Constitution, American law, and basic moral principles would appear to be unambiguous in rejecting such a position, but a few Christian Nationalists are capable of manipulating words and ideas to justify exactly this.
2007-01-23 08:08:51 · update #1
The ACLU's lawsuit was filed on behalf of two Old Hickory parents, who said their son — a kindergartner last year — was exposed to religious events and messages that were "coercive" and "highly offensive."
The activities included a "Praying Parents" group that regularly met in the school cafeteria during school hours and dropped off fliers in classrooms to let children know they'd been prayed for, according to the suit.
And it says that the school observed "National Day of Prayer" by holding a competition for students to draw posters promoting the day, handing out stickers that said "I prayed" to students who'd participated and encouraging students to link up for the day with "prayer buddies."
Those students without a prayer buddy or a sticker stood out, "disfavored and isolated," the suit said.
2007-01-23 08:10:14 · update #2
ACLU attorney Eddie Schmidt said he did not object to religious events that took place on school grounds before or after the school day, as long as they did not involve the endorsement and promotion by school officials. Some of these events, however, did take place during school hours and established a pattern and practice of endorsing not only religion, but a particular version of Christianity, ACLU attorneys said.
2007-01-23 08:10:24 · update #3
yes, not everyone is christian. would you like it if you were forced to pray like a muslim?
2007-01-23 08:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jason Bourne 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It couldn't be more wrong. The freedom of religion written into our constitution means that no one in this country is allowed to pass laws that favor one religion over another, and in my book letting church groups meet on public property that is to be used for the purpose of educating children during school hours is exactly that. I hope the school was severely fined for such practices and the administrative officials who allowed this summarily canned. If people want their children led in prayer during the school day by officials of the school (or even outside parents), then they should send their children to Christian academies, which exist throughout the country. A school is nowhere for fundamentalists to be proselytizing, and they have no right to subject other peoples' children to their religious views. I'd like to know where this happened so I can be sure to never move there.
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2007-01-23 08:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't been involved in any public schools for a very long time, have you? Christmas is not even allowed anymore, no more prayer, can't even say the pledge of alliegence anymore, much less christianity. This would have made sense in 1960, now its just ludicrous than any American wouldn't know that.
I have no idea when this supposedly happened, sure haven't seen it on the news, and believe me, the ACLU would be all over it, but that kind of stuff is already illegal, and the school would have a lot to explain.
2007-01-23 08:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
In United State there are Freedom of Religion. And also most of the Citizen are Christians so what is wrong with that. I grow up from muslim country. In muslim country there are no freedom of religion. Also all of the public school you must learn Islam too. so why you complain too much if you already get your right to beleive what ever you want without any discrimination, any torture, any violent.
God Bless America
2007-01-23 08:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by OpenMinded 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jefferson, in 1800, wrote of the desire of Christians to establish a religion in America. His words say it all. The last clause is engraved on the Jefferson Memorial. Most people assume it was directed at King George.
[The 1st amendment has] "given to the clergy a very favorite hope of obtaining an establishment of a particular form of Christianity thro' the U. S.; and as every sect believes its own form the true one, every one perhaps hoped for his own, but especially the Episcopalians & Congregationalists. The returning good sense of our country threatens abortion to their hopes, & they believe that any portion of power confided to me, will be exerted in opposition to their schemes. And they believe rightly; for I have sworn upon the altar of god, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."
2007-01-23 08:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by Dave P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am firmly against Christianity in the schools unless taught during a comparative religion class that features other world religions from Greek mythology through modern interpretations of the same old story.
Re: Presagio above: Judaism and Islam both teach values as well. Would it be alright with you if Christianity were dropped in favor of Judaism?
2007-01-23 08:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well, considering that atheists and liberals have successfully institutionalized their religion of evolution upon the masses of public students, a little balance wouldn't be too bad.
2007-01-23 08:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by God Still Speaks Through His Word! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing is for sure,taking prayer out of the classroom stopped the Holy Angels from protecting our kids as a whole in school now.Doesn't that make you guys that didn't want it happy? Kids killing kids.
2007-01-23 08:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is disgusting, and I'm a Christian. I would never allow my own fundamentalist relatives to teach my children their beliefs let alone put them in front others peoples children.
Maybe you would think different if some other religous organization was trying to teach or confuse your children with their beliefs.
2007-01-23 08:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by mykl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello uzumakina... :)
A believers faith is everyday..not just on Sundays..
I have no problem with others not praising and serving the Lord..
Why can not we be allowed this same freedom.. :(
As for sending our children to private schools..sometimes we do not have any choice.. :(
I thought "everyone" was allowed an education, no matter what their faith was or not..
In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
2007-01-23 08:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think Christians should have an influence in school. Furthermore I think that public schools should teach Christianity and its beliefs like they used to even though it will never happen.
2007-01-23 08:19:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋