General Chat

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I agree DET - it is a shame that some parents don't opt for their children learning about differing beliefs. Personally I find it interesting to read up on various religions. It's amazing how alike our beliefs are - and how differently we interpret those beliefs.

Sue

pmsl....I won't square up to ya Scary Auntie.........cos I am a wuss lololololl.

Course you are entitled to voice your opinions....we all are...tis all part of the rich tapestry of life.......or whatever LOLOLOL x

Well, parents have the right to withdraw their children from any religious activity or teaching, as much as it is saddening that they are not being taught about other's beliefs.

Playing Devils Advocate - as far as I am aware, where we live in a semi rural area, there are 5 primary schools within a 2 to 3 mile radius. All of them are CofE now under the joint auspices of the County Council. So any parent not wanting their child to attend a Church school, has to travel a fair distance.

Watch it Muffy or I'll box you ears :-D

I just felt the tone changed when Bob made his comment.....and I've got a right to my opinion ;-)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

jude

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

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

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.

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

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

Sallie.

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

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 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.

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 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.