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Quote by: Anmon I wonder why.
Imagine a Christian coach wanting to read out a christian prayer to a team in the middle east, just how many good ol' Islamic parents would do a alot more than just howl in pain. |
This isn't about other countries, it's about ours, the one that claims to a shining bastion of equality, liberty and justice. Are you trying to say that because some Muslim countries are intolerant, we shouldn't object because American is not quite as intolerant? Either we have the courage of our convictions, or we don't. Which is it?
As to "Christian" coaches, my former wife is a fourth generation American, the same as me, except where my people came from Wales and Ireland, hers came from Japan, and she was, as were all her extended family, raised a practicing Buddhist. That includes her Uncle, who's a Vietnam vet and a Football and Baseball Coach at Farrington High School in Honolulu. Buddhists don't believe in gods.
If he got a job in the midwest, do you suppose he could have the team take a knee and offer up a little Buddhist prayer of courage...
--"Assailed by afflictions, we discover Dharma
And find the way to liberation. Thank you, evil forces!
When sorrows invade the mind, we discover Dharma
And find lasting happiness. Thank you, sorrows!
Through harm caused by spirits we discover Dharma
And find fearlessness. Thank you, ghosts and demons!
Through people's hate we discover Dharma
And find benefits and happiness. Thank you, those who hate us!
Through cruel adversity, we discover Dharma
And find the unchanging way. Thank you, adversity!
Through being impelled to by others, we discover Dharma
And find the essential meaning. Thank you, all who drive us on!
We dedicate our merit to you all, to repay your kindness."--
Maybe even set up a little Shinto Shrine by the doors, so the players can file by and awaken and honor the spirits before hitting the field.
I don't think any of the parents should mind, do you? I mean it's not like a little prayer is going to hurt anyone?
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