I am a Christian. But no student (or staff member) should be allowed to exhibit any religious symbol in a public school. So a crucifix is out, as is a Star of David, as is a hijab.
Public schools, military installations, government offices, etc. ... all must be religiously and politically neutral. Wear a crucifix, a Star of David, etc. if you wish. But keep it under your shirt when you are working at a public institution.
I am STRONGLY against the hijab. So note this. If you allow the crucifix at a public school, you must also allow the hijab.
Matthew 10:33English Standard Version (ESV)
33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.
So, your rights are dependent upon where you are standing at the moment?
No open cross pendants on public (school) property? None on another’s private property that disallows it? Only on your own private property?
Really?
>>But keep it under your shirt when you are working at a public institution.
Students are not workers. They are required by law to attend school.
But the rest of your ridiculous post is just beyond the pale. To equate a small cross necklace with the enslavement of the hijab is just stupid. A Christian should know better and should certainly know that Islam is not even a religion based on the true God. It was invented after Christ’s finished work on the cross and specially claims that his work on the cross is a lie and did not happen.
The Law of Non-Contradiction states that something cannot be A and Not A so Islam fails the Law of Non-Contradiction if you believe that Jesus Christ died to atone for our individual sins and that he is God.
So much for the government not infringing on your right to religious freedom.
The concept is exactly the OPPOSITE of what you state.
Having to hid crosses, Stars of David, or barring the wearing of a yamaka or hijab is not the intent of the First Amendment.
If you allow the crucifix at a public school, you must also allow the hijab.
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That is based on assuming that mooslime is a religion.
It is not.
But that is a hard argument to make in today’s World.
Now consider satanism, which I believe does fit the definition of religion. Allow a cross, allow a pentagram or whatever. Gang tats ... where do they fit in???
This definition of religion is man’s idea of reaching toward a god or higher force.
Christianity is not that.
Wearing a cross may be (among other things) a statement of faith in Christ. Is making such a statement allowed in public school, verbally, for example?
We are soon coming to a time where the Image and Character of Christ will shine out of His Believers in such contrast with the World as to be indeniable. No cross will be needed. Christ’s Character will be so much more offensive to His enemies than any visual or verbal statement.
Then what? Sent to institutions as mental cases? Prosecuted for Hate speech? Persecuted publicly? Executed for some trumped up reason? Probably/ironically executed for desecrating “Church” tradition or blasphemy.
Public schools, military installations, government offices, etc. ... all must be religiously and politically neutral. Wear a crucifix, a Star of David, etc. if you wish. But keep it under your shirt when you are working at a public institution.
There is no neutral position on God.
If you oust any mention of religion, it's not a neutral position. It's the position supporting the no God stance.
This country was founded on Christian principles and when it was and the Constitution and First Amendment were written, public schools across the nation opened each day with Bible reading and prayer. And the Founding Father's said NOTHING about this violating any part of what they instituted in this government.
If they didn't see any conflict, then there isn't any.
You are taking the easy way out, the cowards way out.
There's a world of difference between allowing a hijab and granting special privileges for it.
I am 100% opposed to making exceptions for it, but if they want to wear it, that's their choice. Just don't play the martyr for it and demand special treatment.
I am STRONGLY against the hijab. So note this. If you allow the crucifix at a public school, you must also allow the hijab.
You are a liar.
How about prayer rugs, prayer rooms, foot baths or halal food? They exist in many schools.
In “academia”, I’m sure you’re correct.
America was once great because she was Christian, founded by Christians with few exceptions, including her great documents, including even her Christian schooling and universities.
In America, Christianity deserves primacy of place in our education, particularly our history classes, US History and World History, and in our culture.
A too tolerant people, Christians dozed off and when they awoke, found they had been removed to the back of the bus, being driven now by academics and Marxists, radical capitalists, both in office and out, who have infiltrated every institution.
No it not time to retreat, by continuing down the road of indulgence in “fairness”. The highjab is OUT. Maybe the Muslem can wear a necklace at school, as a warning that they are anti-American sharia lovers, but the HighJab weapon- hiding apparel is out. Not in the USA.
B.S.
First amendment?
Islam is not a religion. It is a political system that utilizes a demonic component.
Because it is incompatible with Western civilization and our Judeo-Christian republic, there will be no peace until every last muslim has been routed from our land. At present, we as a country are nowhere near this point. Hence, the unrest and violence will continue.
Public schools are not called for in the Constitution. They were instituted by progressives and have no place in a free republic. If they are appropriately abolished, there will be no more teachers foisting their sinful beliefs onto other people’s children. See the Alliance for the Separation of School and State’s website.
http://www.schoolandstate.org/home.htm
Restoring our Republic will call for dramatic changes because the nation has drifted so far from its original principles. Do I think we’ve passed the point of that return? Yes. Most people have no clue about our country, the Constitution, and how our Republic is supposed to function, nor are they interested in learning. They prefer some form of socialism. Many are drugged up and dumbed down.
With this in mind, we all do the best we can to live in today’s world, knowing the current system is unsustainable, and praying for our families to be able to face whatever is to come.
Any institution where such strictures are necessary is not entitled to compel the attendance, the support, much less the loyalty, of anyone.