I live in a very rural part of western PA. My two friends both teach at what would be considered “country bumpkin” schools...not exactly a racially or ethnically diverse area, and fairly conservative. I’m willing to put money on it that out of 25 students in each class, at least 24 of would identify themselves as Christians. I would think that the parents would take some issue the fact that Christianity is treated as an oppressive religion in their schools. Unless they don’t even ask their children what they did in school that day. (Any bets?)
I take serious issue with these two friends and their stance on the public school system, while still calling themselves conservative Christians. I have challenged them many times on issues revolving around indoctrination, public school and how it relates to conservatism and their answers are horrifying. I have figured out that they are much more concerned with being their students’ friends than their teacher. They are more apt to impress their administration than encourage and teach the kids. They have their teachers union distribute and correct their lesson plans for “adherence”. And they don’t see anything wrong with it.
...Racism...?
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9CJTKRO0&show_article=1
>> Chester Johnson told WBZ-TV that his son made the drawing on Dec. 2 after his second-grade teacher asked children to sketch something that reminded them of the holiday.
>>Johnson said the teacher became upset when his son said he drew himself on the cross. Johnson, who is black, __told WBZ he suspects racism is involved__. He said he thinks the school overreacted and wants an apology.