pulled me aside after school to "just chat" about religion.
Let me not first that I go to a public school.
Im openly atheist and she said to me," I felt compelled to tell you about my bible lesson yesterday in church."
Then she went on her spill then told me that " she would hate it if I wasnt in heaven with her one day".
So Im not sure what to do.
Shes retiring this year so firing is out of the question.
Im just tired of the teachers always saying something to me.
She even told me that one of my other teachers told her that I was reading The God Who Wasnt There.
She said that since school was out it wasnt a teacher to student deal but more like her just wanting to talk.
Give me some feedback here.
2007-10-08 10:22:52 · 14 answers · asked by Cody P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can always contact the ACLU and see what they have to say about the matter. She shouldn't be pushing her beliefs on you. I am sure their is something legally wrong with it if not it is a point to draw concern to other people. And defiantly talk with you parents. If their are other students that are also atheist talk with them to see if she has done the same with them. If so that could strengthen your arguments.
2007-10-08 10:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by taristidou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have read "the God Who Wasn't There" then you will know some major flaws in her belief system.
Call her on it.
Ask her to explain why the genealogies are different in the gospels. Why does the bible claim that Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem, when the reason given is totally false.
Why is Herod the Great's slaughter of children unrecorded? Especially as he was dead at the time? Why does Jesus have three different sets of last words?
If she believes in the OT then there are loads of things to gt her to explain, from the two creation myths, to the flood, and why God thinks that genocide and child rape is O.K.
By the time she retires she will be an atheist.
2007-10-08 17:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless she's a religion teacher, or you asked her, she had no business spouting off to you whatsoever. Do you think she'd get away with that if she tried it with a muslim student, or hindu, or any other religion. NO. She'd get the pants sued off of her, becasue there are laws against religious discrimination. It's because you have a lack of religion that she feels you're an open target. Incidentally, as long as it was on school property, it's a teacher to student deal IMO. If it makes you uncomfortable, it's wrong for her to do. She has no business spouting her religious beliefs to you. It's something I'd never dream of doing to my students, because I respect that they have the right to their own views on religion, just as I do mine. Next time she starts, tell her you're not interested. If she keeps going, tell the principal and have him/her deal with the teacher.
2007-10-08 17:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by since you asked 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would still say something either to your parents, guidance counselor or principal. I'm religious but I wouldn't do that to a person who considered me an authority figure. Actually, I don't give unsolicited religious "spills". She should at least know that what she did was wrong even if she can't/won't be fired.
2007-10-08 17:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by gumby 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Tell her since school was/is out, you are not interested and that if she persists, you will be forced to take steps that you'd rather not do.
Also, tell her you want others present. You cannot sue her without witnesses.
2007-10-08 17:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher approached you appropriately.. I would listen to her..And since she was off the clock and not on duty time and inquiring about the book you are reading..It was no different than someone sitting in a bus station and noticing the book you are reading and inquiring about it....Listen to what she has to say...share your views also ...and leave it at that..Take what you thought was interesting and leave the rest......
2007-10-08 17:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Rescuer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tell her clearly and firmly that such conversations make you uncomfortable. Let her know that you are not interested in being converted, and if it continues, go to the principal.
2007-10-08 17:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to mind her own bussiness and if she doesn't you will sue her for using school time to push her beliefs on you and probably other students.
2007-10-08 17:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to your parents about this? They should know if a teacher was out of line with you. They aren't supposed to coerce religion on you.
2007-10-08 17:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by Robin Runesinger 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Relax. She is treating you as an equal. If you are resolute in your own beliefs, what's the problem. If it really bothers you tell her that the subject makes you feel uncomfortable. Good Luck.
2007-10-08 17:28:03 · answer #10 · answered by Frank B 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋