Bible Thumpers drive me crazy too, but when an assignment is given to discuss a family Christmas tradition, how is someone mentioning something religious "shoving it down other people's throat"?

 

You don't really believe that, do you? You're surely just trying to generate discussion, right?

 

In the case of this little girl I don't believe for a minute she did anything wrong. I actually think given the assignment she did a fantastic job with her subject matter.

 

My issue is the big picture.

In the case of this little girl I don't believe for a minute she did anything wrong. I actually think given the assignment she did a fantastic job with her subject matter.

 

My issue is the big picture.

 

So shouldn't the issue be with the teacher (who you absolved from wrong-doing), and the school itself? If you don't want religion being mixed with school assignments, don't mandate assignments that open the door to its inclusion, and if you do, certainly don't publicly chastise a 6 year old for completing the assignment.

 

Christmas is a religious holiday. It's devolved from that over the year's, but you can't give an assignment regarding a Christian/Religious topic and not allow religious answers. It's illogical.

So shouldn't the issue be with the teacher (who you absolved from wrong-doing), and the school itself? If you don't want religion being mixed with school assignments, don't mandate assignments that open the door to its inclusion, and if you do, certainly don't publicly chastise a 6 year old for completing the assignment.

 

Christmas is a religious holiday. It's devolved from that over the year's, but you can't give an assignment regarding a Christian/Religious topic and not allow religious answers. It's illogical.

 

The teacher I am fine with, he/she did exactly as policy dictated (best we know). As far as the school is concerned, it depends on how well they have communicated this policy to the students and of course their parents in this case. In other words, the jury would still be out on the school.

 

My issue is with any kind of religion being forced down anyone's throat with the approval of the state including the state being silent but allowing it.

 

For example, "In God We Trust" has no business on our license plates in KY.

The teacher I am fine with, he/she did exactly as policy dictated (best we know). As far as the school is concerned, it depends on how well they have communicated this policy to the students and of course their parents in this case. In other words, the jury would still be out on the school.

 

My issue is with any kind of religion being forced down anyone's throat with the approval of the state including the state being silent but allowing it.

 

For example, "In God We Trust" has no business on our license plates in KY.

 

But that is a personal choice, you can choose plates without In God We Trust at no extra cost

^ With all that said, considering this is a 6 year old, I personally may have let her finish and then handled it up the chain of command. In my opinion, it is more important not to embarrass a small child than to strictly enforce the policy. At the same time, maybe that would have got me fired so again I can't fault the teacher.

 

All of this falls into the I don't like it category and the we need to get our act together on religion category.

But that is a personal choice, you can choose plates without In God We Trust at no extra cost

 

Our tax dollars are funding it. Talk to the hand.

Our tax dollars are funding it. Talk to the hand.

 

I'm almost positive you have to pay an extra fee to have those plates. At least I had to.

The teacher I am fine with, he/she did exactly as policy dictated (best we know). As far as the school is concerned, it depends on how well they have communicated this policy to the students and of course their parents in this case. In other words, the jury would still be out on the school.

 

My issue is with any kind of religion being forced down anyone's throat with the approval of the state including the state being silent but allowing it.

 

For example, "In God We Trust" has no business on our license plates in KY.

 

I think the real problem is the teacher. I'm sure she knows the school districts policy and it was completely stupid on her part to give an assignment on a religious holiday and not expect a religious answer. She set the little girl up for failure and embarrassment. The damage was done to little girl but the teacher should receive some consequences for her lack of judgement and giving an assignment that could violate school policy.

I'm almost positive you have to pay an extra fee to have those plates. At least I had to.

 

No you do not, it is a sticker on your regular KY plate.

^ With all that said, considering this is a 6 year old, I personally may have let her finish and then handled it up the chain of command. In my opinion, it is more important not to embarrass a small child than to strictly enforce the policy. At the same time, maybe that would have got me fired so again I can't fault the teacher.

 

All of this falls into the I don't like it category and the we need to get our act together on religion category.

 

You are aware that Christmas is a religious holiday, right?

 

How can you assign an assignment about a Christian holiday, and not expect someone to go the religious route? The assignment itself seems like it flies against the separation of church and state.

Our tax dollars are funding it. Talk to the hand.

It is also the official Motto of the US as of 1956...it is not stating "Which" God.

 

In God we Trust, is not promoting any specific religion...could be Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist.

 

It seems as if anytime God is mentioned only the Christian version of God is discussed and rebuffed...99% of religions have God as a focal point of the religion.

No you do not, it is a sticker on your regular KY plate.

 

That you still have to choose that plate, there are other "Free" plates with no mention of God available.

My issue is with any kind of religion being forced down anyone's throat with the approval of the state including the state being silent but allowing it.

 

For example, "In God We Trust" has no business on our license plates in KY.

 

Christmas, an occasion that celebrates the birth of Jesus, is a federal holiday. Do you think that is wrong?

Christmas, an occasion that celebrates the birth of Jesus, is a federal holiday. Do you think that is wrong?

 

Santa Claus is the real meaning of Christmas, Randy. As an 8 year old, I expected you of all people to know that...

Santa Claus is the real meaning of Christmas, Randy. As an 8 year old, I expected you of all people to know that...

 

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