How come the school libraries have tons of books on Christianity, Jusaism, and Islam, but have no books what-so-ever on Wicca/Neopaganism? Or even Hinduism or Buddhism for that matter? I mean, that's a little prejudice right?
2007-02-25 09:28:05 · 10 answers · asked by Caity S 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your school library may not have the funds to purchase all of the books the students would like to use for research. Your best resource then is your public library and it's on-line card catalog. From there you will be able to obtain information on every type of religion, pagan, Wicca etc. that you could want! Happy Reading!
2007-02-25 09:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by trixiedogs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite possible that they had books that explained Wicca, and that another student liked them so much, they decided to keep them, rather than return it to the library.
Many public libraries can contain book on Wicca.
You can check the Non Fiction section in the 133.* section.
The reference section (books that cannot be removed from the library) may also have books that are helpful.
Enter Wicca into your libraries computer system to see if something good comes up.
My favorite book to suggest for a beginner is "Wicca: A guide for the Solitary Practitioner" by Scott Cunningham.
2007-02-26 01:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by AmyB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some excellent answers here already. I'd just summarize that those in charge of provisioning school libraries are aware that book choices have been challenged all across the country. They are afraid NOT to stock books on Christianity where the majority is Christian, on Judaism where there is a sizable Jewish community, and on Islam where there is a sizable Muslim community. But they are just as aware that many Christian, Jewish, and Muslim parents consider Hindu, Buddhism, and the Neopagan religions to be dangerous cults and fear that they may become embroiled in a nasty book-banning case that might cost them their jobs.
2007-02-25 09:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Society" still hasn't accepted the religion of Wicca/Neopaganism. School officials usually think that it is some sort of cult or sacrifice-based religion. Also, some schools are afraid of what the parents might say or do if their children came home with a non-academic (i.e. math, english) or non-christian (i.e. stories about Jesus) book. The school is merely covering their butts. They don't want their enrollment down because of parents pulling their kids out of school due to the availability of non-christian books. Your best bet would be to check out your local public library. They are a little more open minded, but still usually have slim pickings. They probably could order you a book from another library if you have a specific title in mind.
2007-02-25 09:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by dragonslayernd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a bit prejudice. In my opinion the reason is that Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all based on the same God. Christianity and Islam both split from Judaism and followed their own path. Also, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam make up the greatest percentage of the world's population, therefore they cater to those. Hinduism and Buddhism and Shamanism are all looked upon by the above as Pagan beliefs and therefore they discount their validity, since especially Christianity and Islam believe there is only one true religion, their own.
2007-02-26 03:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very prejudiced. That's why I'm a pagan home-schooling mom of 3. None of that xtianized public education (indoctrination and dumbing down) for my kids. I have a 16 yr old about to graduate who is an expert in ancient cultures and my 11 yr old speaks three languages. My 24 month old knows all her colors, shapes, numbers 1-10 and abc's. We are beginning French and phonetics with her right now. Not to mention their musical, environmental and magickal studies. They all play an instrument, know herbology, elemental work, ritual creation, potions, tinctures, metal working, correspondences, sacred drama, comparative religions etc. My 11 yr old could put most ppl to shame regarding world religions.
HOW in the world did that rant come about? I have no idea....oh yeah public schools.....LOL
2007-02-25 09:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by Medusa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Father is always so sensible
but have you asked if they will include some ?
perhaps they dont realise the need for it
my daughter asked her RE teacher to include Wicca in the curriculum and he was happy to include it ( although he asked that she speak about it rather than him lol )
2007-02-25 09:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may desire to be your librarian. I prepare in a jr. severe and each and all of the religion books are in the religion area. i don't be responsive to that they could desire to stay with the Dewey Decimal gadget or the Library of Congress gadget, yet i could think of they could opt for one or the different. the two one in all them have confident faith sections. i could ask the librarian why they are there.
2016-10-01 23:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a better school with a better library.
2007-02-25 09:31:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is.
2007-02-25 14:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋