Hell Hath No Fury

As a politician scorned skewered.  Actually, I like the Democrats idea - let's get religion out of the schools and put the Reverends to some good use campaigning and raising money.

Comments

[Northerner]

Did you go to a religion-based school? Is that why you can't spell the word "school"? ;-)

[Northerner]

I mean "schools" of course. Just thought I'd mention it before any of you did.

[Chris]

Did you ever consider there shouldnt be religion in schools because a lot of people dont follow the same religion?

[DeeDee]

I think Nancy Pelosi should attend school in the French quarter and who her support in the scene to the people she is desperately trying to rail the Bush bunch over. BTW...how many evacuees did Nancy move to Ca? HOW MANY?

[!]

Dan, please use spell check ..lol..so many wait the chance to pounce ! I know you have much to do and typos do happen. Forgiven. :O)
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AND...that Nancy Pelosi makes me want to puke everythime I see here on TV. She is filled with so much hate and anger, I do nto even know how her family gets along with her. :O(

[Helen]

I have to disagree with you on getting religion out of the schools. That's the big problem with the world today, too many people don't have God in their lives. So what difference does it make if we here in America have different religions, there is only ONE God for all religions! Preachers, Reverends etc., were not called to be out campaining for the root of all EVIL - money!, they were called to draw people to God and to help with the salvation of peoples souls.

Helen

[Helen]

I have to disagree with you on getting religion out of the schools. That's the big problem with the world today, too many people don't have God in their lives. So what difference does it make if we here in America have different religions, there is only ONE God for all religions! Preachers, Reverends etc., were not called to be out campaining for the root of all EVIL - money!, they were called to draw people to God and to help with the salvation of peoples souls.

Helen

[Helen]

I have to disagree with you on getting religion out of the schools. That's the big problem with the world today, too many people don't have God in their lives. So what difference does it make if we here in America have different religions, there is only ONE God for all religions! Preachers, Reverends etc., were not called to be out campaining for the root of all EVIL - money!, they were called to draw people to God and to help with the salvation of peoples souls.

Helen

[Isabell]

Did you ever consider there shouldnt be religion in schools because a lot of people dont follow the same religion?

Posted by: Chris | Sep 9, 2005 2:07:28 PM

Did you ever consider there shouldn't be religion in schools because none of it based on facts, its all just a matter of opinion. Not to mention alot of people don't believe in any of it and therefore would not like their children brainwashed. You can't teach something based on what you what you think may have happened.

[Isabell]

I have to disagree with you on getting religion out of the schools. That's the big problem with the world today, too many people don't have God in their lives. So what difference does it make if we here in America have different religions, there is only ONE God for all religions! Preachers, Reverends etc., were not called to be out campaining for the root of all EVIL - money!, they were called to draw people to God and to help with the salvation of peoples souls.

Helen

Posted by: Helen | Sep 9, 2005 3:20:29 PM

I just think that is silly. Having or not having "God" in ones life has nothing to do with what is wrong with the world. What is wrong with the world is that people actually need to have "God" in their lives in order to live life morally and being good to others. And all this business about Evil, are you just insane?

[Isabell]

I have to disagree with you on getting religion out of the schools. That's the big problem with the world today, too many people don't have God in their lives. So what difference does it make if we here in America have different religions, there is only ONE God for all religions! Preachers, Reverends etc., were not called to be out campaining for the root of all EVIL - money!, they were called to draw people to God and to help with the salvation of peoples souls.

Helen

Posted by: Helen | Sep 9, 2005 3:20:29 PM

I just think that is silly. Having or not having "God" in ones life has nothing to do with what is wrong with the world. What is wrong with the world is that people actually need to have "God" in their lives in order to live life morally and being good to others.

[Isabell]

I mean "schools" of course. Just thought I'd mention it before any of you did.

Posted by: Northerner | Sep 9, 2005 2:01:59 PM

Please, some people are busy and don't have time to proofread everything. Who cares, it is pretty obvious he can spell just fine.

[!]

If you are old enough to remember "when" we had prayer in schools then you should know that the USA WAS A MUCH BETTER PLACE. I do not care what any one says about it. I know. I have lived it.

You could leave your keys in your cars, you could leave your doors unlocked and there were far less murders, robberies, rapes, and various other things.

Prayer is schools gave kids "HOPE". They grew up to be better people.
Fact !! LIKE IT OR NOT !!

There is only one God. He is everyones God no matter what faith you belong to !

[Northerner]

There is only one God. He is everyones God no matter what faith you belong to !

Posted by: ! | Sep 9, 2005 5:01:07 PM

I know a few Hindu who might disagree with you here. Not to mention Native Americans, animists, Shintoists, Buddhists, etc. etc. Are those religions worth less because they have more than one god?
Nope, if you want to practice religion, do it at home or in your place of worship. Schools are for everyone, no matter what they believe and unless you treat every religion equally someone will always feel discriminated against. Not a good thing in a school, where everyone should have equal opportunities.

[Northerner]

Not to mention atheists, who believe there is no god.

And by the way, I was joking about Dan's misspelling in my first post. I know he can spell perfectly well, so don't react so seriously Isabell!

[pathenry]

Don't forget about the taxpaying agnostics that just want a little more proof than unsubstantiated hearsay that has been handed down through the ages. A picture of Mary on toast, or a underpass wall, just doesn't quite do it either.

[!]

Northerner
and leave Isabell alone. !!
I personally belive that.....

This is The United States of AMERICA, founded on CHRISTIANITY. You are free to believe whatever you want. I could care less.

http://www.angelfire.com/mb/sam654321/introtosoc.html

[donnaanna]

I think religion should definately be taught in school! Only not just one religion, but religious philosopy of a bunch of religions. That would help relieve a lot of the predudices out there. The more people understand about each other's religion, the more accepting they will be of each other. Plus where else are we supposed to learn about these things. Religion is part of culture & history but is not included in depth in those discussions. Also, Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. It is foolish of us to think that they should learn our religion and ways. There a literally 10 of them for every Christian in the world! It's time we all wake up and realize that we are not the center of the universe! And to do this, we should start with our children being educated in the things that will become important in their lifes and their lifetimes.

[donnaanna]

oops! that's prejudices, not predudices....

[new2blogging]

I think Nancy Pelosi should attend school in the French quarter and who her support in the scene to the people she is desperately trying to rail the Bush bunch over. BTW...how many evacuees did Nancy move to Ca? HOW MANY?

Posted by: DeeDee | Sep 9, 2005 2:23:59 PM

Oh, I am with you, DeeDee!

[Juswich]

How can anyone say there is no god. Of course there is a god, and of course he should be taught about in the schools. We are doing our children a disservice if we dont teach the truth.

[Isabell]

And by the way, I was joking about Dan's misspelling in my first post. I know he can spell perfectly well, so don't react so seriously Isabell!

Posted by: Northerner | Sep 9, 2005 5:22:43 PM

I was just being a smart ass. Not trying to be mean.

[Isabell]

Posted by: donnaanna | Sep 9, 2005 7:44:40 PM

This I agree with. I think children should be exposed to everything and then they can choose for themselves. If we keep things from them they are likely to make choices that are not educated and more likely turn out more negative.

[M]

I applaud Helen's post about God in the schools and the defending of the pastors of the country! I suppose I am a "lurker" (sp?) because I have never posted and don't understand the URL info requested. I found this weblog when Natalee Hollaway came out. Anyway, the pastors of this country (and their congregations) are in the front raising money of sorts. Churchs around this country are raising supplies, volunteers. They are assisting with finding places for refugees from the disaster providing the basics such as food, clothes and even "a life." Churches are provided things that can allow these families to heal, providing opportunities for them to participate in programs, social occassions of sorts, providing ears to listen, providing individuals to assist in the handling and caring for the psychological needs of families. Even the smallest of churches are reaching out with their time, money, facilaties, etc.

Prayer and loving our neighbors through service is the best that anyone can give and our pastors are leading in this!

I am currently a member of a Southern Baptist Church and the Southern Baptist Convention is one of the major players in relief efforts. You may research this on their website if you would like. Also, the Methodist Church has UMCOR which is their relief agency. These agencies are about loving your neighbor and if a person gives their life to Christ that is icing on the cake. Jesus gave us three important commandments: Love God, Love your Neighbor and Make disciples.

[Natalie]

I do not think religion should be taught in school...If people want to investigate religion, let them attend the various religion's places of worship!...Parents and the churches should be teaching their children the scriptures, not the schools! Picking your church and religion should be a personal matter, between you and God. Jesus did tell his followers to make disciples, but schools are not the place to do this. Ones should respect others peoples choice of religion, and forcing prayer and religion in the schools shows otherwise. And we DO NOT all worship the same God! I worship a loving God, not a God that torments people in a lake of fire, and is a trinity and a mystery! And I do not want my children saying Amen to any prayers directed to a God that these religions push. Instead of pushing holidays, fun outings, and emotional garbage, maybe these churches should teach their members what the Bible really says and not expect the schools to do it!...These pastors and preachers are getting paid for something aren't they???? That's another problem - Jesus and the apostles did not get paid, or get involved in the world's affairs! And you people wonder "why" people do not want prayer and religion taught in the schools???? P-u-h-lease!!!!!!!!!!!!

[*flo*]

Only not just one religion, but religious philosopy of a bunch of religions
It's time we all wake up and realize that we are not the center of the universe!
And to do this, we should start with our children being educated in the things that will become important in their lifes and their lifetimes.

Posted by: donnaanna | Sep 9, 2005 7:43:47 PM

unless you treat every religion equally someone will always feel discriminated against.
Posted by: Northerner | Sep 9, 2005 5:19:22 PM

Some interesting points, at the risk of imposing personal valves on students, it would be fair to offer multi-culture religions as course option in history/science, influencing the development of students’ social values and offer students alternative ways of thinking and acting, as we do live in an diverse society.
I recall hearing about the alternate course, Higher Intelligences, this too is currently being considered as a replacement in public schools for religion, if approved, hope one will have other course choices.

this link was posted in another discussion:
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39512

[t]

For all of you who continue to recite that religion should be kept out of the schools. What is your take on when public schools students are taught "World Religion," Christianity is not treated equally. Many of my friends that send their children to public school have been appalled that Christianity is given a paragraph to the "other religions" chapters.

Just answer me this - let's take God, American, accountability, and allow each child to have his/her own religion - is that where we really want to go. American was founded on Christian beliefs - read the Constitution. I respect individuals with other religious beliefs. If I were to move to another country (say China) and attended a public school there. I would expect that I would have to endure non Christian religion in the school. I would further my Christian beliefs outside of school and would probably also use that opportunity to spread the gospel. In order to minister to people of other religions we do need a tolerance/understanding to the other religion. Children of other religions that would have to endure Christian religion in the school should rejoice that in American they are free to ALSO express and worship in the manner that is personally chosen.

America should not be ashamed or apoligize for the religious basis for which it was founded. It is that religious basis that has opened the door for the free expression of ALL religions in this country. God bless American!

[Ron]

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