so far, this year, my kids school has held an indian day, african day and a chinese day. They all had to go to school dressed up and would learn about the different religions and taste different foods etc. If our kids are willing to do that then why can't they learn about their OWN english traditions at christmas time in case they cause offence???
in my opinion if English children are expected, and happily learn about other religions, then why shouldn't they be able to do a traditional nativity play in thier own school, in thier OWN country??
are we losing our identity? or are people from other religions and countries stealing it??
BTW our kids are doing a play called "manger mouse" where they have to sing about mice and stuff. i know, it's ridiculous.
2007-12-07 00:04:11 · 26 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
You're confusing nationality with religion. Learning about India, China and Africa is much different than learning about religions. Are your children also being asked to participate in Hannukah or Kwanzaa plays? If so, I would complain that they aren't being allowed a Christmas play. But if no religious services are being held, then comparing a lesson on nationalities to a lesson on religions is comparing apples and oranges.
2007-12-07 00:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It has gotten out of hand ... the school now has a Winter Concert ... ok I can deal with that, they sing chanuka, kwanza,
and even a mexican (sorry don't know the holiday) songs. And they did sing a "traditional" christmas song - and I can't remember the title but after the concert I went home to look it up and it was written in the late 1800's, so it's a classic too. The reason I was curious was because I heard comments made about the "religious" song that was being sung at the time ... and how wrong it was! As a society we're definitely setting ourselves up for a poor future ... instead of embracing and respecting each other, we're dividing and losing ourselves and what's worse we're passing it on to the young ones to accept nothing.
2007-12-07 08:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Chele 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know, it's rediculous isn't it? We are in the UK, our heritage is predominantly Christian and the festivities for Christmas have been with us for generations. So for goodness sake, in all schools, celebrate the origin of Christmas in the way it should be celebrated ie with a nativity play depicting the story of the birth of Jesus.
I doubt if any other religious sector would have any legitimate grounds for protesting about this. If they do, then that is their problem. In the meantime, bring on the crib, beg or borrow a doll (to be baby Jesus), cut a few sheets up and add a couple of teatowells, dress the children as angels and the Holy Family, and sing Christmas Carols.
Ooooh, don't get me started!
2007-12-07 08:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty Katty 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Luckily enough the school where my children go (and where i am doing my training) are putting together a nativity and its sooooo nice. Every parent in school have been commenting on how glad there are they their children are learning about the story of Jesus birth. Like you said they also learn and celebrate other religions so i think its only fair that they learn about Christianity. Finger crossed they are not going to go all politically correct on us any time soon as it would be a big shame as no one has actually got any complaints about it they are actually doing the opposite. I would also like to add that its a mainstream school and not a catholic one.
2007-12-07 09:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by Francesca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is totally rediculus too!! When i was at school we ALWAYS done the nativity and every one always wanted to mary or Joseph (i got to be mary twice!).
I was reading an article a couple of months ago about other religions in the UK saying we should either play down Christmas or Play up all the other religious festivals which i think is rediculas! The UK is prodominatly Christian. If we went to live in another country where christmas wasnt celebrated we would not expect them to play it up for us or for them to play down their own religious festivals!!
Anyway rant over lol!!
I would just like to make it clear that i think every religion has the right to celebrate their festivals as they see fit, but please dont expect a christian country not to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Merry Christmas.
2007-12-07 13:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by lucy m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not allowed to have a nativity play but you can put together halloween pictures and models and stuff. So you're allowed to worship the devil at school but not the other end of the spectrum.
It's sad that Christianity is being kicked out of school while foreign "cultures" are being embraced.
"in my opinion if English children are expected, and happily learn about other religions, then why shouldn't they be able to do a traditional nativity play in thier own school, in thier OWN country??"
You hit the nail on the head, no need to ask for answers.
2007-12-07 08:15:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Go and see the schools head about it - thats what I did. However I will say be prepared for a tough fight coz I got thrown out first time for being racist (I wasnt I merely raised the same questions as you have). In the end although I'm not religous I made a point of teaching my daughter the basics of the Christian faith by buying her a bible story book and taking her to church. I think its very wrong what has happened to this country and how we bend over backwrds so as not to offend other races while our own goes down the pan xxxx
2007-12-07 08:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by starlet108 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry i didn`t realise they couldn`t not having children at school now. It`s ridiculous and i agree with you they should be allowed if they have done it for other religions. Political correctness has gone way over the top. Maybe you and some other parents should get together, form an action group and fight it, it might do some good definitely worth a try...
2007-12-07 08:10:23 · answer #8 · answered by McCanns are guilty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not religious and all for kids learning about other beliefs and cultures, but think it is sick to expect those who believe in Christianity to be deprived of what when I was a kid was all part of the fun. Tell you what get together and hire a small venue or use one of your own lounges to do just that and teach the message of love to all in your own manner to your children, and blessings and love to all people everywhere say I.
love from happyduckychristmas! .x.
2007-12-07 14:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it crazy! We are very tolerant towards other religions.
the problem is that in this country we don't have a strong enough christian following. Its ok to be a Hindu, but you get laughed at for being a "bible basher!".
If someone calls themselves a Muslims they are likely to go to the mosque every Friday and be practising, but being a Christian is a lot more relaxed and a lot of them hardly go to church.
Therefore it harder to in force christian ideals. we shouldn't be less tolerant but we had to form a strong Christian Identity for the UK or will be swallowed up by other religions.
We only have ourselves to blame.
2007-12-07 11:30:35 · answer #10 · answered by Bubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋