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Originally Posted by mytmouse57  Yes, I get that. That's why it's sensible to oppose actual religious indoctrination in public schools. (Teacher-led prayers, mandatory Bible study, stuff like that.)
I don't think that's what we're talking about. I think what's being discussed here is little observations of holidays -- such as singing Christmas carols, dyeing Easter eggs, or doing something for Valentine's Day.
I see those more as cultural observations. Like it or not, Christianity is fairly deeply woven into our cultue. We can't simply ignore it any more than we could expect, say, the Japanese to ignore the influence of Shinto or Buddhism on their culture.
How can we respect other cultures if we're afraid of our own? | Because our culture is not homogenous like that found in Japan or Thailand. We have the most varied culture in the world, especially in regards to religion, and our schools do not reflect this when observing only christian traditions. All or nothing I say. --- help me Instant Runoff Voting, you're my only hope --- There is little doubt that the world in general is more liberal than it was 50 years ago and beyond. Conservatives are simply roadblocks on the path to an ever more progressive and liberal world. What a sad existence. |