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Quote by: RickSp I want my kids to be exposed to a wide spectrum of views. The world is a big place filled with a diverse range of peoples. I have no problem with learning about various religions in school. Not learning about Islam, Hinduism, Judiasm and Christianity would be a significant gap in a modern education given that the followers of all of these religions are still using these faiths as an excuse to murder their fellow man. Knowledge can bring tolerance - a commodity that is always in short supply. I would just rather not have religion practiced in public school. Private schools are another matter altogether.
Anyone who finds it bothersome that Winter and Spring breaks are not called "Christmas" and "Easter" breaks has a narrow view of history. Solstice and equinox celebrations are not limited to Christianity and indeed pre-date Christianity by several millenia.
I have no problem with nativity scenes on church lawns or in front of private houses. In front of City Hall is another matter. In my city they put up a nativity scene, a menorah, something Kwanza related and a snow man. Rather than endorsing a single religion it is a celebration of the diversity of our community. Works for me. |
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