Religious symbols in schools
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I'm sick and fed up hearing about religion on the news and in particular, that yet another pupil has been excluded because they felt the need to manifest their religion by wearing some article of clothing or jewellery.  Why can't they get it into their heads that school is the place where you go to learn?  Schools must have rules and those rules must apply to everyone. 

Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a bangle

The latest story that caught my attention was the one about the Sikh girl who was excluded for wearing a bangle.  Before that we had Muslim head scarves and the Christian crosses causing an uproar in school.  Okay a bangle might not seem like a big deal, but schools can't afford to make exceptions and I think that is the point that some of these individuals are missing.  If allowed one thing and not another it would only lead to confusion and presumably endless court cases.  Also, religious symbols worn in school can't possibly be of any benefit to the educational experience.  It only serves to alienate pupils and highlight the differences.

Symobols of religion in school, school sign

In my opinion, religion is possibly mankind's worst trait.  Look at all the wars fought and the inconceivable number of people who have died in the name of religion!

People are still dying, are still poor and hungry, all because of this need to demonstrate to everyone else that your faith is the one true religion.  It's a case of, "If you don't believe in my god, you must be evil."  It may not start off that way and some people are more devout (read extreme) than others, but it's happening all around us regardless.

A world without religion would be fine by me.  Actually, I think John Lennon's song just needs to be shortened to "Imagine there's no religion..."

By: Kenny


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I've never seen such a lot of ignorance in a long time. Where does "Free Love " get information about satan ? satan is not a title nor is it a name of a "god". The word simply means "adversary" for good or for bad. I suspect all you Bible bashers out have never even read it (or even understand it) yet feel qualified to comment on God.
*Comentor  22-Feb-2010 14:01

 
Oh come on, there must be ten or twenty different gods that we humans worship, if there is a god, only one of you worshipping groups are correct.
*Gainsborough lad.  05-Feb-2010 22:38

 
I don't think we're laiers. But I do think that you're wrong. Who are you anyway to say that God is bad. Did you see him, or even have a conversation with him? I think he is just great and fair. You also have the freedom to choose your own religon and God, but doen't say something bad about other peopeles belives!
*Carol  05-Feb-2010 21:21

 
Whoever said God was Good? They were a liar. God is Bad. Satan is the real god. All others are false. For you shall worship no other god, because the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Satan is mighty jealous, as jealous as Hell.

You shall not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the far off land, for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to their gods, someone among them will invite you, and you will eat of the sacrifice.

What and miss out on a good dinner?

But this is best bit

And you will take wives from among their daughters for your sons, and their daughters who prostitute themselves to their gods will make your sons also prostitute themselves to their gods.
*Free Love  13-Dec-2009 12:18

 
Leah :

I find your comments, which imply that one is obliged to follow a formal religion, just as offensive as you find the opposing point of view. How dare you tell other people "but you guys are absolutely wrong. God is Good." and thus try to impose a belief in a God that some clearly choose not to believe in?

Children should be advised about different religions until they are old enough to make an informed decision as to which religion to adopt, or not. It is wrong to impose a religion on anyone, it is personal choice that people must be allowed to make.

Your view is narrow minded and bigoted, and thus offensive, and is typical of the religious zealots about whom the orginal poster is complaining.

Did you go to church this morning? Do you feel good because you were seen there 'doing the right thing' with your children who don't even know why they are there?

Do you think that anyone who didn't go to church this morning is condemned to hell?
*MikeP  13-Dec-2009 11:43

 
Excuse me? but you guys are absolutely wrong. God is Good. You have to be so close minded to think that things like this do not happen. Open your eyes, discrimination is all around us and we can do nothing to control it. I believe that religion is one of the best things that make people who they are today. And I think it is absolutely amazing that teenagers have a set religion..it's people who do not believe that are not allowing them to practice their religion in schools. Maybe you should read the "please read this before you post" because your comments are definitely offensive.
*Leah  13-Dec-2009 06:57

 
Religion is not independent of the laws of living. Let us introduce Sharia Law into schools:

Let's ban pork, pig, pig oil, anything made from human hair, satellite dishes, cinematography, and equipment that produces the joy of music, pool tables, chess, masks, alcohol, tapes, computers, VCRs, television, anything that propagates sex and is full of music, wine, lobster, nail polish, firecrackers, statues, sewing catalogues, pictures, Christmas cards.

No more CHristmas carol signing. No more "Away in a manger", or "Once in Royal David's city". No more "shepherds washing their socks by night". Even the school chess team banned. No sex lessons. No lobster festivals.

The statue of the school founder at the front door: out with it!

The bit I like most is the banning of sewing catalogues.
*Humanitarian Causes  08-Nov-2009 08:41

 
25% of the world is evil. Fanatical religionists are generally evil. School is full of bullies: teachers and pupils. Some teachers belong to fanatical religions. Some pupils parents belong to fanatical religions.

Religion is a learned process. There is nothing natural or instinctive about religion.

Keep it out of schools altogether.
*Religion in Schools is Evil  06-Nov-2009 20:07

 
I think that religous symbols confirms an individual idenity and it should be worn to school if the person pleases.
*Clarise  03-Oct-2009 15:00

 
Who still believes in the lies of religion? If you do you're living in the Bronze Age. Religion is only a way for 1% of the population to collect 10% of the income of the state, and live the life of Riley on the proceeds.

If you believe you are a sucker.
*One born every minute  22-Sep-2009 22:57

 
Hey, has anyone noticed? It's the Ramsbottom festival, where we all get plastered in the evening on Youngs best bitter.

Yes, it's an apparent movable feast, as we will pub crawl during the festival from drinking establishment to drinking establishment. On the last night of the Ramsbottom festival, we all drop in on Ed's for one of his grand pork burgers.

One rule during Ramsbottom: no rutting during the day, not until sunset at least.

Those having a problem giving up smoking during the Ramsbottom festival, don't worry. We provide psychiatric help to help them to stop trying to give up. We allow our adherents to stand outside our temples puffing away.

No one knows the full origin of this festival, but the Munich Beer Festival is believed to be a copy of it.
*On the Spiritualism of Whisky  19-Sep-2009 18:24

 
I am Satanist. I want my children to go to school wearing our badge. This is an evil world. I want my children to learn who is the real Lord and Master of it all. I don't want my children taught any namby-pamby God nonsense.
*Nothing's Fair  03-Sep-2009 19:15


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