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AM I A POLITICAL INCORRECT PERSON

GRANDDAUGHTER HAS CAROL SERVCE TODAY
BUT THE MUSLIM CHILDREN'S PARENTS COMPAINED,SO THEY ARE EXCEMPT BUT GRANDDAUGHTER HAS TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER BELIEFS BUT THEY ARE EXCEMPT FROM THAT TOO
AND ITS A CHURCH SCHOOL

AM I WRONG IN THINKING THAT IT WORKS BOITH WAYS

Dizzi, no you are not wrong in thinking that it works both ways.
I entirely agree with you.

Sallie.

You are,nt wrong Dizzi, and it should be pointed out to the School that they are discriminating.**M**.

Flo, I don,t think its about Religion just about basics ( Whats good for the Goose should be good for the Gander) to many people are being given preferential treatment over others for many things, it should be stopped.**M**

I agree Merlin, I feel that it's a case of one rule for some people and a different one for the rest of society. There is no fairness.

Sallie.

YOUR RIGHT MERLIN
SCHOOL CURICULEM IS SORTED FOR EDUCATION
FOR ALL CHILDREN AND NOT JUST A FEW
AND SURLEY IF THEY LEARN TOGETHER AND PLAY TOGETHER WHY CHANGE THINGS,THEY DIDNT
COMPLAIN AT THE INFANTS MAYBE BECAUSE THE LITTLE 'UNS WERE TOO YOUNG I DONT KNOW

OH AND ITS NOT A DEBATE
ITS A SIMPLE CHATTERBOX

I would think it is inadvisable to segregate the children as this will only encourage divisive thinking as adults. It is good for children of all races to mix and learn about the others' way of life and religions. The parents are wrong to complain - they probably think their children will be brain washed which shows what they'd do if it were them. And the school is wrong to abide by the complaints. Are Christian children allowed to opt out of similar things for other religions? I am puzzled as to why Muslim and other religions should opt to send their children to a church school if they don't want their children to fully participate.

THATS OKAY FLO
IM EVEN WORSE WITH MY WORDS

IF KIDS PLAY HAPPY TOGETHER
WHY SPOIL IT BY MAKING THEM DIFFERENT
THERE CHILDREN FOR GAWD SALE

LET THEM ALL JOIN IN TOGETHER IN GROWING UP

NOW I DONT KNOW HOW WELL I USED MY WORDS

I go along with Ann - why a church school for non-christians?

I agree with both Ann and Chris.....why do the parents send their Non-Christian children to a Church school?

Sallie.

I'd be outside the school with a large placard claiming discrimination against Christians - flippin' cheek - imagine this happening in a Muslim country - this sort of thing really does nothing for integration - and dare I say, wearing a veil or a burkha does nothing for integration either

I wonder how the Muslim parents feel about this - do they go along with it or do they think it is unfair

Its not new, when I was at school. JWs always opted out of assemblies where anything religious is being held Or anything to do with Christmas.

If children of other faiths want to be omitted from the fun of Xmas so be it. I was still happy for my kids to learn about other faiths. It gives a better tolerance of other peoples lives.

Cannot your grandchildren opt out of RE that includes teachings of other faiths if the parents wish it?

Don't really understand why any parent of a child who is not C of E or RC would choose to send their child to a faith school.

Sue

not wanting to stir the fire, but there was a case of drunken women beating someone up,

thrown out. why?

because allegedly they were muslim, and not used to drinking alchohol

Bob

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2011/12/07/female-gang-who-attacked-woman-spared-jail_n_1133734.html?icid=maing-grid7|uk|dl1|sec1_lnk3|87780

You're definately not wrong Dizzi!!
To be honest, l'd be down at the school asking why!!
Definate discrimination!!

jude

I think the reason why children of other faiths are sent to church schools is that there is, generally, a perception that faith schools are more disciplined, more likely to be 'good' schools.

Personally I don't see a problem. Everyone has a choice and as the school has accepted non-Christian children the head teacher/governors must have decided that the 'segregation' is workable ... presumably the Christian parents could ask that their children are not taught about other religions...but those children are not being 'disadvantaged' in any way...it is (if anyone) the Muslim children who are missing out on learning about the richness of other faiths... learning about them is an asset not a chore imo.

Having said all that, like Mildred when I was at sec' school, the Catholics (edit and JWs) took services seperately, and aside from a very basic mention Religious instruction lessons barely mentioned any other religion than Christianlty.

Bob I saw that article too and was absolutely gobsmacked to say the very least !!!

Dangerous territory when justice is dependent upon a persons religion/race.

I can only imagine the headline had the roles been reversed but it doesn't take away from the fact that the girl was viciously assaulted and justice hasn't been done ....disgusting. :-0

*sighs* it posted twice again...........sorry ! :-(

With one comment Bob you have turned this thread into an anti-Muslim thread. This was about Muslim children being exempt from Christian activities - and before you brand me one of PC brigade I do actually agree with Dizzi.

Sue

My comments weren't anti Muslim..(I know you weren't saying they were Sue but I feel I need to qualify them)....I don't give a nut about a persons religion or race........one law should fit all...and I'd be equally appalled had the attackers been agnostics (like me) and got away with it ...x