Some Classrooms Ditch Santa Decorations

ABC ^ | 12/1/2016

[ErikJohnsky]

A school district in Oregon is joining many others around the country in a controversial decision to refrain from using religious-themed decorations during the holidays, including images like Santa Claus.

KATU reports Santa Claus decorations are no longer welcome in Hillsboro Schools, outside Portland.

The district sent this memo to staff:

"You may still decorate your door or office if you like, but we ask that you be respectful and sensitive to the diverse perspectives and beliefs of our community and refrain from using religious-themed decorations or images like Santa Claus."

[ErikJohnsky]

I'm Jewish, and this is BS. Fact is non-Christian adults, myself included, as many others practitioners of other great religions (like Hindus, Zoroastrians, Buddhists, Bahaiis, and even atheists, and other non-Muslims), know that Christianity, while not the state religion, IS the majority culture. Part of being an adult is learning and accepting these things. Plus, the white liberals who usually push this anti-Christmas stuff also tend to be very anti-Israel. They're also very pro-Muslim too. Muslims also push anti-Majority-Culture stuff in the hope of normalizing Muslimism. Must stop!

[A_Former_Democrat]

“diverse views”

Ahhh yes, when it’s something Christian or white or conservative, then we need “diverse views”

But if it’s Breitbart then “diverse views” are “hate views”

[gop4lyf]

I have a Christmas tree in my classroom, and there is one in the lobby at the front entrance of the school as well.

[chopperman]

No problem. Put up a manger.

[laplata]

I have a Christmas tree in my classroom, and there is one in the lobby at the front entrance of the school as well.

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That’s great! What grade?

Thank you!

[bigbob]

Or bring in a camel or some sheep, but keep a close eye on any muzzie teachers

[FlingWingFlyer]

Marijuana is “legal” in Oregon, isn’t it?

[Publius]

It was just legalized. Across the border, Washington state is the place to buy some righteous weed.

[Maudeen]

How diverse do they think God is? It’s His way or the highway. This is getting out of hand. God will not be mocked. Our country is going down fast . . . as in self-destruction.

[brucedickinson]

call him/her/it “Santos Claus,” and say it/him/they have the aids. The liberals will be decorating up a storm

[hulagirl]

As well, I’m pretty sure little kiddies don’t think of Santa as being a “religious” figure for godsakes!

[rockrr]

I don’t know who the feckless mo-ron is that came up with the edict but I would be inclined to put a poster of the Grinch who stole Christmas on my door with his/her/its face superimposed on it.

That would be my decoration.

[ErikJohnsky]

more like rename him Muhammed! That alone would do it!

[fieldmarshaldj]

Classrooms need to ditch this Communist garbage.

[Huskrrrr]

No Virginia, no Santa. Now let’s pretend we’re Muslims.

[Elsiejay]

In my opinion, nothing about Santa Claus (St. Nicholas ??) in present-day America suggests commemorating or celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Christ, the Very Son of God.

Freeper responses welcomed.

[Elsiejay]

Quite so. But S. Claus serves as an effective foil, diverting attention from the birth of Jesus, the Christ, God Incarnate.

[norton]

...nothing about Santa Claus...in present-day America suggests commemorating or celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Christ, the Very Son of God.

I think Coca Cola has the copyrights on both Saint Nick and polar bears.

[AZLiberty]

we ask that you be respectful and sensitive to the diverse perspectives and beliefs of our community

Do they listen to themselves? Being "respectful and sensitive to the diverse perspectives and beliefs of our community" means letting people celebrate the Christmas season if they choose, not shutting it down.

[Salvation]

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