Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (216465)	8/21/2007 6:54:48 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793991

Well, I already posted an ACLU site saying crucifix's (and presumably other religiously themed jewelry) is illegal in PA. I assume there are others states where the same is true and I think we can count on the ACLU to be pushing for that everywhere. I don't know why anything like this s/b forbidden. The consitution says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof ..." In addition to no establishment of religion, we're supposed to have the free exercise of religion. Telling people they can't wear an indicator of their faith, whether its a crucifix, yarmulke, Muslim head covering, Sikh turban shouldn't be allowed. About your story: Here is a story for you. In my class of second graders I have one BUDDHIST boy, who is a recent immigrant from China. He is a very gifted child. He is one of my top students. He has mastered English in just a few years. He sits next to a little girl I will call Jane. One day in class I hear Jane say "Teacher, teacher, Greg (not his real name) doesn't think there is a God, MAKE HIM say there is a God" I told Jane I couldn't possibly make Greg say there was a God. I told them that God is personal, and part of our family culture, and that we can't discuss it at school. Then Jane says "Well YOU believe in God...don't you?" I answered that like I answer questions about Santa and the Easter Bunny (and I have gotten a few Santa questions)- "What I think doesn't matter- you need to talk to your PARENTS about this- but please, lets not talk about it at school." And they have quit. And the BUDDHIST and the Christian play and learn together under the watchful eye of an agnostic. And all is peace. Nice story and you handled it fine. Just out of curiosity, did you say anything to Greg about not talking about religious beliefs at school?