"Is she's offended at the thought of Santa, then she should keep it to herself, and not display her actions in a public school."
A public school should not be requiring teachers to promote their religion. "He sees you when you're sleeping; he know's when you're awake; he knows when you've been bad or good."... gee, that sound like the God you say you believe in.
Gawd, you must have had a miserable Christmas.
Keep your religious philosophy to yourself in the classroom or better yet get a job at a Kingdom Hall someplace. You'll fit right in with 'em.
If you think the lesson plan is somehow offensive to your delicate little sensibilities then show some real courage and quit.
L
"He sees you when you're sleeping; he know's when you're awake; he knows when you've been bad or good."... gee, that sound like the God you say you believe in.
You can't be serious?
Students can make distinction between Santa Claus, and that of the birth of the Christ child in a manger.
They don't mix the two up.
The teaching of Santa is not religion. Santa is a cultural icon, and therefore we continue to teach about the culture the students are immersed in.
I can't believe I am having to argue this point.
""He sees you when you're sleeping; he know's when you're awake; he knows when you've been bad or good."... gee, that sound like the God you say you believe in."
Bingo Conservatrix. The God of the Bible plainly states that He is a "Jealous God" who does not look at all kindly on ANY object of worship or veneration puny man chooses to put before Him.
Most folks don't realize that the very attributes of God Almighty are being given to this fictional character. We encourage our kids to believe in this jolly fellow and get downright hostile to anyone who takes exception to the promotion of this sweet "harmless" lie...
I also know that the quickest way to get some folks furious at you, to the point of calling YOU filthy names, is to protest and question the "rightness" of allowing our children to believe Santa Claus is a real, historical person. I am not Scrooge. The life, death, and resurrection of The Lord Jesus Christ is precious to me. Celebrating the birth of the Saviour of Mankind is a precious thing. I don't think the myth of Santa Claus is at all precious.
I watched my grandkids "clean-up" yesterday. They received so many really neat presents. I just want them to remember that, originally, all the presents were given TO Him.
pattyjo
Give it up with your nonsense argument. You sound as goofy as the teacher.
This are kids being told a classic story, that's all. No religion involved here. Move on, nothing here to see.