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Hoosker Du

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Although I am Christian, and don't like her choices, I understand them. If there are non-Christians paying taxes, which fund public schools, no religion should be given preferential status. If I were a Jew, I wouldn't want Christianity being rammed down kids' throats at public schools. And including any religion in public schools should probably be considered violating separation of church and state, shouldn't it?
 
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I always tell people to imagine it’s a religion that’s isn’t theirs and then ask themselves how much different they feel about it.
I’m not a religious person, and I don’t care what everyone believes in as long as you aren’t harming others. But it really has no place in public schools or politics among other things.
 
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Hoosker Du said:
Although I am Christian, and don't like her choices, I understand them. If there are non-Christians paying taxes, which fund public schools, no religion should be given preferential status. If I were a Jew, I wouldn't want Christianity being rammed down kids' throats at public schools. And including any religion in public schools should probably be considered violating separation of church and state, shouldn't it?
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Brother, I think you’re intelligent enough to realize the whole “it’s not fair to non-believers” is nothing more than a pretext to ban Christmas and change the culture. Do you think Israel is banning yarmulkes to assuage the alleged feelings of a small minority? Do you really think little Joey is going to crumble because the teacher said “Christmas party” instead of “winter party” or “holiday party”? BTW, what other holiday is there during the “winter break”? Christmas is also a federal holiday, no different than Columbus Day. And you can see certain parties’ actions and words to eliminate that from the culture. My dad was in the military and I lived in a few foreign countries which was cool. But none of them ever thought about changing their culture for us. And I wasn’t ruined by being exposed to customs and beliefs outside of my own. Go tell someone Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated in Mexico (and I don’t think it is) so we should just forget about it here. See how Christmas warrior’s sensitivity meter drops to zero and call you some choice names. Finally, the words “separation of church and state” are found nowhere in the constitution.
 
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Freaking barf....I hate this, but please people, do not follow this person around and harass them and make a public scene and "resist", and let them know they and their family are not welcome anywhere. Take the high road and do not do that, please.
 
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WestCoastCornhusker2

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Hoosker Du said:
Although I am Christian, and don't like her choices, I understand them. If there are non-Christians paying taxes, which fund public schools, no religion should be given preferential status. If I were a Jew, I wouldn't want Christianity being rammed down kids' throats at public schools. And including any religion in public schools should probably be considered violating separation of church and state, shouldn't it?
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The Religion of Satan and Atheism is being rammed down kids' throats at public schools.
 
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Hedley Lemar said:
Brother, I think you’re intelligent enough to realize the whole “it’s not fair to non-believers” is nothing more than a pretext to ban Christmas and change the culture. Do you think Israel is banning yarmulkes to assuage the alleged feelings of a small minority? Do you really think little Joey is going to crumble because the teacher said “Christmas party” instead of “winter party” or “holiday party”? BTW, what other holiday is there during the “winter break”? Christmas is also a federal holiday, no different than Columbus Day. And you can see certain parties’ actions and words to eliminate that from the culture. My dad was in the military and I lived in a few foreign countries which was cool. But none of them ever thought about changing their culture for us. And I wasn’t ruined by being exposed to customs and beliefs outside of my own. Go tell someone Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated in Mexico (and I don’t think it is) so we should just forget about it here. See how Christmas warrior’s sensitivity meter drops to zero and call you some choice names. Finally, the words “separation of church and state” are found nowhere in the constitution.
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Not explicitly. It's a function of the "Establishment Clause" in the first amendment.
 
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Oh good a fun post.. first of all, Infully agree with the OP. The country was founded on freedom of religion so banning Christmas is just dumb. That being said, if someone rolled out a prayer rug in class the rest of the posters in this thread would melt down... I guess as long as are worshipping your version of God it is all good...
 
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MissaSolemnis said:
I always tell people to imagine it’s a religion that’s isn’t theirs and then ask themselves how much different they feel about it.
I’m not a religious person, and I don’t care what everyone believes in as long as you aren’t harming others. But it really has no place in public schools or politics among other things.
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Ok....fine........then explain to me if Christianity doesn't belong in public schools, then why are the other beliefs allowed to belong and are being catered to? We have atheists, Jews, Muslims--all the same religions in the past in this country and Christmas was celebrated in their own ways if any at all and there was no problem. So why now the change? Simple, to cause division and class warfare to advance a political agenda
 
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WestCoastCornhusker2 said:
The Religion of Satan and Atheism is being rammed down kids' throats at public schools.
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At the alter of global cooling, then acid rain, then mass starvation, global cooling, and now
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Not explicitly. It's a function of the "Establishment Clause" in the first amendment.
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my man, I studied this in law school. It’s the establishment clause, not anti-Christmas tree clause. If you want the cite to the Supreme Court case that came up with the whole “separation” scheme, let me know.
 
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From the letter sent by the principal as far as what IS allowed:

“Holidays Around the World- purposeful representation of information to teach about different cultures.”

I interpret this to mean other holidays are ok but Christmas is not.

Would recognition of German traditions of Christmas be ok? There are cultural differences between Germany and the USA Or is anything with Christ too offensive?

And banning candy canes because they are shaped like a J which means Jesus is beyond ridiculous.

She is a bigot.
 
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Hoosker Du said:
Although I am Christian, and don't like her choices, I understand them. If there are non-Christians paying taxes, which fund public schools, no religion should be given preferential status. If I were a Jew, I wouldn't want Christianity being rammed down kids' throats at public schools. And including any religion in public schools should probably be considered violating separation of church and state, shouldn't it?
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It was crosses, crucifixes and mangers, I get it. But the candy cane, christmas tree version of Christmas is a secular holiday. Christmas is a national holiday. Almost every atheist I know celebrates a secular Christmas.
 
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I am so sick of pussified America anymore. Take it out on everyone because a very small minority may be offended or get there feelings hurt. That principal is a tool
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Hoosker Du said:
Although I am Christian, and don't like her choices, I understand them. If there are non-Christians paying taxes, which fund public schools, no religion should be given preferential status. If I were a Jew, I wouldn't want Christianity being rammed down kids' throats at public schools. And including any religion in public schools should probably be considered violating separation of church and state, shouldn't it?
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You need to read up on the history of separation of church and state and rethink what you post. Its ridiculous what this country is allowing the minority to do. If you dont believe in christmas just dont participate.
 
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Hedley Lemar said:
At the alter of global cooling, then acid rain, then mass starvation, global cooling, and now

my man, I studied this in law school. It’s the establishment clause, not anti-Christmas tree clause. If you want the cite to the Supreme Court case that came up with the whole “separation” scheme, let me know.
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Hedy Lemarr was a total babe!
 
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Mr.Scary13 said:
You need to read up on the history of separation of church and state and rethink what you post. Its ridiculous what this country is allowing the minority to do. If you dont believe in christmas just dont participate.
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Would someone please show me where in the constitution it's says anything about separation of church and state.
 
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***** had too many Rorschach tests.
I see a fish hook or a pistol with bad grip ergonomics.
I'm able to offend PETA & the gun grab crowd.
 
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prag_grenade

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Umm...if I read the article correctly her ban on Christmas got shot down in a hurry. Soo why all the crying? The majority of people, faculty and parents, thought it was stupid. So it didn't work out. That's how it's suppose to work right?
 
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So, if they "ban" Christmas, do the students still get a "Christmas OR Holiday" break?
 
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