TAzGa - I said nothing about indoctrination - I did say that it was inappropriate in that venue ...
and BTW satanism would be taught as part of a description of Christianity because it is a intrinsic part of the Christian tradition. The idea of the "fallen angel" is a construct of your religion and does not exist in many other belief systems .
TazGA is that on the section where they learn the following :
In studying this earliest history of humankind, students will have the opportunity to explore different kinds of source documents, such as the Hebrew Bible, Mesopotamian laws, the Homeric epics, Greek drama, the Bhagavad Gita, the Analects of Confucianism, the New Testament, and a range of visual images.
In historical context I have no problem with what you mentioned as I dont have a problem with what is outlined above. Students should be taught the influence of other cultures in the contest of world history.
There is no "indoctrination" happening there Or will will the study of Islam lead to kids flocking to the faith just as the study of the Bhagavad Gita leads students to becoming Hindu
Why do these cheerleaders get to force the rest of us to listen to their religous views.
I'm Catholic and we don't even use the same Bible that these girls use. So, I find it offensive that they quote their particular version of the King James rather than the Vulgate Version which all Catholics follow.
I am tired of these narrow minded Xtianists who think that their particular faith is the only one that deserves attention.
I'm sure that if the cheerleaders quoted Catholic prayers, or Catholic Bible verses, or the Holy Rosary that the town mayor and his ilk would cry foul.
If they want to cheer using their religion, then let them start their own PRIVATE religious schools. That's what many Catholics, Jews, Episcopalians etal have done.
A public school is for everyone, not just for one religion.
CO-SIGN!
I went to a Catholic high school ( I am not Catholic) BUT even in that setting the school would not try to hammer religion into a friggin football game (yes there was a prayer in the locker room before the game (no problem with that - even NFL teams do that) .
I went to a game this weekend of a christian school playing another christian school there was a on field prayer before the game ... Did I have a problem. NO not in the least. even though their prayer does not link up with my religious views. I was at guest at their game. If they want to pray at their field or wallpaper the fence with bible verses then go for it. It is their right.
When I go to a venue that is taxpayer supported ... I dont want or expect overt religious reference in the venue...OF ANY TYPE ... it is not the right place for it. When I do see it it is normally a stunt by Christians to get attention guised as just expressing "first amendment rights" . I never see any other tradition doing junk like this.
To christian55:
Please get over yourself ... no one wants to SILENCE CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA - What may want is to stop the Christian Taliban from running over the rest of us. The fact is that not every one follows your tradition. No amount of preaching you do can convert the masses. Stop trying - If you coexist you would be in a much better place
I do not have a ounce of problem with Merry Christmas, A Christmas tree at the holiday season (y'all stole that one from us anyway) or even a manger scene on church grounds or other private space (Your yard, your church grounds) but when you go hanging crosses at city hall I have a problem.
I find it funny that the same group of people that support this are the same that ones that our "outraged" at some elementary school students singing a song about the president.
I have a hint to members of the christian taliban. This example of proselytizing is why members of other religions get spooled up at your antics. You folks would be the 1st to cry foul if a Jew, Muslim, Witness, Buddhist, Wiccian or other religious even wanted to discuss their religious views with your kids.
It is not about a "attack on God" it is a attack on the outrageous stunts that Christians tend to pull knowing all along that their behavior is unacceptable to a portion of the population.
There are other paths and people that follow them. You do not hold an exclusive position of truth. No matter what you believe
Most that are not part of your religion do not have a problem with your religion and you should be able to practice it with out jumping up and down in my face like a little kid saying look at me !
There is a tee shirt that says "I have no problem with Jesus... it is his fans that pi$$ me off"
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
TAzGa - I said nothing about indoctrination - I did say that it was inappropriate in that venue ...
and BTW satanism would be taught as part of a description of Christianity because it is a intrinsic part of the Christian tradition. The idea of the "fallen angel" is a construct of your religion and does not exist in many other belief systems .
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
TazGA is that on the section where they learn the following :
In studying this earliest history of humankind, students will have the opportunity to explore different kinds of source documents, such as the Hebrew Bible, Mesopotamian laws, the Homeric epics, Greek drama, the Bhagavad Gita, the Analects of Confucianism, the New Testament, and a range of visual images.
In historical context I have no problem with what you mentioned as I dont have a problem with what is outlined above. Students should be taught the influence of other cultures in the contest of world history.
There is no "indoctrination" happening there Or will will the study of Islam lead to kids flocking to the faith just as the study of the Bhagavad Gita leads students to becoming Hindu
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
Why do these cheerleaders get to force the rest of us to listen to their religous views.
I'm Catholic and we don't even use the same Bible that these girls use. So, I find it offensive that they quote their particular version of the King James rather than the Vulgate Version which all Catholics follow.
I am tired of these narrow minded Xtianists who think that their particular faith is the only one that deserves attention.
I'm sure that if the cheerleaders quoted Catholic prayers, or Catholic Bible verses, or the Holy Rosary that the town mayor and his ilk would cry foul.
If they want to cheer using their religion, then let them start their own PRIVATE religious schools. That's what many Catholics, Jews, Episcopalians etal have done.
A public school is for everyone, not just for one religion.
I went to a Catholic high school ( I am not Catholic) BUT even in that setting the school would not try to hammer religion into a friggin football game (yes there was a prayer in the locker room before the game (no problem with that - even NFL teams do that) .
I went to a game this weekend of a christian school playing another christian school there was a on field prayer before the game ... Did I have a problem. NO not in the least. even though their prayer does not link up with my religious views. I was at guest at their game. If they want to pray at their field or wallpaper the fence with bible verses then go for it. It is their right.
When I go to a venue that is taxpayer supported ... I dont want or expect overt religious reference in the venue...OF ANY TYPE ... it is not the right place for it. When I do see it it is normally a stunt by Christians to get attention guised as just expressing "first amendment rights" . I never see any other tradition doing junk like this.
To christian55:
Please get over yourself ... no one wants to SILENCE CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA - What may want is to stop the Christian Taliban from running over the rest of us. The fact is that not every one follows your tradition. No amount of preaching you do can convert the masses. Stop trying - If you coexist you would be in a much better place
I do not have a ounce of problem with Merry Christmas, A Christmas tree at the holiday season (y'all stole that one from us anyway) or even a manger scene on church grounds or other private space (Your yard, your church grounds) but when you go hanging crosses at city hall I have a problem.
Of course you are too blind to see that
Cheerleaders’ religious signs draw fire
I find it funny that the same group of people that support this are the same that ones that our "outraged" at some elementary school students singing a song about the president.
I have a hint to members of the christian taliban. This example of proselytizing is why members of other religions get spooled up at your antics. You folks would be the 1st to cry foul if a Jew, Muslim, Witness, Buddhist, Wiccian or other religious even wanted to discuss their religious views with your kids.
It is not about a "attack on God" it is a attack on the outrageous stunts that Christians tend to pull knowing all along that their behavior is unacceptable to a portion of the population.
There are other paths and people that follow them. You do not hold an exclusive position of truth. No matter what you believe
Most that are not part of your religion do not have a problem with your religion and you should be able to practice it with out jumping up and down in my face like a little kid saying look at me !
There is a tee shirt that says "I have no problem with Jesus... it is his fans that pi$$ me off"