why does the aclu get so offensive when Christ is glorified in schools?
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I am sure you don't want a real answer to this question but one that simply reinforces your own views. However, the purpose of our schools is not to glorify Christ or any other religion. Religion is a personal matter to be taught in the home.
972434
I know what case the ACLU is going to take up next.\n\nIf it is true that these people were arrested for praying, this is a serious constitutional rights violation.
822871
I can't believe people are still sneaking in **** about god in schools.  I'm tired of that too.  Why does everyone assume we are all pro god? I think you should sue for all you can.  That's illegal and the teacher is breaking the law!  See if you can google a lawyer that caters to that topic and she or he could give you some good advise.\n\nGood Luck,\nKelly
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It's "Christians" trying to hammer their beliefs into everyone.  In this case, you're right, it's a state issue and not a religious issue since it involves property and adoption rights, etc.\n\nThe same folks whine that gay and lesbian people do not form lasting relationships [which is not true] and then turn around and try and ban marriage.  What hypocrites!\n\nThey should try compassion, love, tolerance and JUSTICE for a change.  WWJD?
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This may come as a shock to you, but there are conscientious objectors who are not Christians, and there are Christians who base their religion on more than the Bible.\n\nGo talk to your Sunday school teacher about this, and leave us out of it.
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Isn't it ironic that they scream censorship when someone tries to filter the filth and perverted things they want our children see and hear, but try to do something decent and moral and they scream separation of church and state.
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Just about every religion has been made fun of in some way.  Ever watch South Park?  But I only see one group of people getting violent over it.  And no.  Peaceful protests would have been ok.  But rioting and killing is not.
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Once again Christians display a woeful ignorance of the history of their own faith.\n\n"X" has been an acceptable and legitimate abbreviation for "Christ" for as long as Christianity has existed.  It is the Greek symbol for the first letter of Christ's name.  Yes SOME people use it as a sign of disrespect, but most use it as short hand, and there is nothing insulting, disrepectful, or impious about doing so.\n\nAs far as G-d, there are those who believe it is sacriligeous to write God's name, and that is their solution.\n\nIt's not too "hard" to write God or Christ, but it is some people's CHOICE to, and they are entitled to that choice without being constantly criticized and slandered by people too ignorant to understand why.
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Because it is already defensive....or maybe I should say offensive...it begins by excluding a group of people ( non-christians) which reeks of judgement ( only those  "good christians" will understand that) and sets the tone as one full of higher morals(judgement again...hhhmm recurring theme?) and that damn "holier than thou" attitude that so often comes along with "good christians".\nWhen Christ was actually around I don't think he seperated himself from anyone with a phrase..."oh, as the son of god.... I think...." he said we are all the same...\nmuch nicer than his followers I am afraid to say...
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there's just as much sick nastiness on this site as there is Christianity. People don't seem to get mad at anyone else for expressing their beliefs, just at the Christians...hmmmmm, what's wrong with this picture?
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in what state do they allow this?\nif what you say is true,then stand up for what you believe in...take your Bible to school,spread His word and when they try and stop you sue the entire school system!\nbut make sure to have all the things you have mentioned documented and find a Christian lawyer!\nAND GET THE PRESS INVOLVED AS SOON AS YOU DO THIS...MAYBE THIS IS A CALLING FROM HIM,AND MAYBE YOU COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE!\nPRAY ON IT
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That's propbably when the ACLU was formed.  This country was formed on the basis of freedom of religion.  All the these organizations that think they're making it better are destroying all that our Founders fought for.  \n\nFunny "In God We Trust" is still on the money for now.  All those agencies sure do accept that money from the gov't.  What hypocrites!!!!
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I would have to also say that even with a God it would still be offensive.  There is a lot of hatered in the Bible that is justified only because God says it is ok. If authority comes from the people and I am a person, I take its authority over me and judge it as evil.
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I understand what you are saying.Some people do not want to offend. For example, in a class of 35 students, maybe five will be from a home with married parents.Some immoral people defend their action by saying that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.Whether you lie,steal, murder fornicate,commit murder, adultery or homosexual acts, all is sin and intolerable to God. When a person recognizes his/her sinful condition and is convicted,there is repentance.People like those who will overlook their faults, so they do not like to listen to sound doctrine.Besides,many believe the Ten Commandments went out with the Old Testament and we are in a new dispensation or the New Testament.This is why it is important to know what you believe and be an example of the believer in thought,words and action.
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When the artist Andres Serrano displayed "Piss Christ" (which depicts a small plastic crucifix submerged in a glass of the artist's urine) Christian's around the world didn't rise up and riot in the streets. They didn't kill anyone or call for the burning of embassies. The world didn't demand an apology from the artist....on the contrary, it was herald and given awards. Freedom of Speech groups rallied around and defended the piece.\n\nWhy are those groups not rising up now? The world is calling for an apology and it's simply ridiculous. I think that US News outlets should run the cartoons. Offensive or not, it's news.\n\nTo apologize and bow down to every little thing that irritates Muslims and terrorists alike is letting terrorism win. Don't get me wrong, I know that not all Muslims have a desire to "kill infidels." However, rioting in the streets, burning embassies and killing Europeans in the Middle East doesn't send a very good message to the rest of the world that they are a "religion of peace."
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As a full fledged member of CBOA (cry babies of america) I have to say I take offense at your offending, you offending offender you!  LOL.  \nI think people have taken the pc thing a bit to far.  Do we all remember our mother's lesson of "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me".????\nThis is a general religeon and spirituality forum, come in here expecting to have folks disagree with ya.  \nI'm with you...First Amendment provides freedom of religeon, it doesn't offer freedom from it.
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Let's see if I have this correct, a Christian student is suing her school for the right to harass gays?  And, there are people here hiding behind their Bible and defending this?  Just when I think humanity can't possibly surprise me, I come here and read ignorant and hateful comments and find out I haven't heard it all yet.\n\nLet me ask everyone this question.  If my religion said that I should be as intolerant and hateful to Christians as humanly possible, would you be supporting me if I sued my school? I highly doubt it.  \n\nI believe in expressing an opinion, what I don't believe in is being harassing and intolerant as part of voicing that opinion.  If you don't like gay people, fine, nobody is forcing you to.  Oh, those terrible gays, they want to be treated like human beings.  That's just horrible.  So, to make up for it, some people want the right to insult and berate them while using their Bibles as as shield.  Nope, sorry, bigotry is bigotry no matter whether you're hiding behind a book or not.