School district tries to ban Christmas carols (Plus - Obama costume leads to order diversity training)

November 1, 2013



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Our Constitution clearly states that it supports a separation of Church and State. Something I find great comfort in.

Since I am a Christian and clearly in the minority in this country that now has more non-believers and other faiths I really don't want my child singing songs that support other faiths or makes fun of mine so I will gladly sacrifice the singing of my own in state sponsored environments at state sponsored events.

I feel totally capable and willing to pay for the religious instruction and celebrations of my faith separate of my tax dollars that support my country.

I have a real problem with people who think that it is ok to bend the rules to fit their interpretations and then are surprised when it backfires in their face.

It bugs me even more if they are too cheap or to lazy to support it with their own money, own property, and own time/effort. Which is exactly why our churches are struggling to keep their doors open even on property that has been owned for generations.

Maybe it is because the basic tenants of faith have been bastardized with false profits that think they have to act like rock stars and won't be accountable for the money or inclusion and "clean up" internal problems rather than harping on external ones but to me a good parent works through these concepts at home rather than using it as an excuse to abandon public schools. Pretty soon then the only schools that will be left are private schools that are teaching religions but I doubt if they are Christian.

That sounds politically correct. Now that religion is no longer a private affair, lest the matter is simply banning the inventors of Santa From advertising in Schools. Religious dominance comes from the established social order being altered because a NEW influence on society dislikes the norm. Leave the kids alone to enjoy the limited joys of childhood, do no harm. I suggest.

Good and take all other mention of it out of the public schools too. It is their parents job to teach them the mythic beliefs of their family. Not our schools.

Unconstitutional Ban on Christmas Carols Overturned at NJ School
8:00AM EST 11/5/2013 Melanie Korb



The Bordentown Regional School District has withdrawn its ban on religious Christmas carols in concert performances at the district’s elementary schools.

Alliance Defending Freedom sent a letter to the district on Oct. 28 after administrators implemented the ban. The letter explained the ban was both unnecessary and unconstitutional.

“Schools shouldn’t have to think twice about whether they can allow students to perform Christmas carols,” says legal counsel Matthew Sharp. “The school district has done the right thing in allowing religious Christmas carols to be part of its schools’ productions. As our letter explained, courts have unanimously upheld their inclusion in such productions—even when songs deal with Christian themes that are naturally a part of the holiday.”

On Friday, Superintendent of Schools Constance J. Bauer posted a notice to parents on the district’s website that states, “In reviewing additional legal considerations and advice on this matter and the expressed sentiments of the community at large, I have reconsidered the decision on the musical selection for the upcoming winter programs so that pieces with traditional and historical religious origins will be permitted. Concurrently, the Board will continue its review of the larger policy implications for the future.”

Previously, Bauer had publicly stated that “religious music should not be part of the elementary program(s).” She then banned any and all religious music in the December concerts that the district’s elementary schools normally hold.

“Misinformation about the First Amendment is frequently what leads to censorship of constitutionally permissible and culturally significant songs performed during Christmas concerts,” adds senior legal counsel Jeremy Tedesco. “We commend Superintendent Bauer for once again permitting religious music to be included among the many nonreligious songs performed at school concerts.”

A December 2011 Rasmussen poll found that 79 percent of American adults believe public schools should celebrate religious holidays.




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