By now, you've probably seen the story of the Delaware Jewish family forced to relocate because of honest to goodness down home American religious persecution:
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06b/indianriver.htmlI thought I'd pay a visit to a parallel universe
and see what the average freep on the street thinks.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1660946/postsFreep #1 is appalled and I applaud him:
I found this article shocking. I can't believe they would lead a prayer for the conversion of a Jewish kid at her own graduation ceremony. I can't believe they would yell at a sixth grade kid to take off his yarmulke. I can't believe they threatened this mother she would disappear like Madeleine Murray O'Hair, or threaten them with the KKK. Surely all FReepers, regardless of their views on separation of church and state, must agree that this behavior is unacceptable.****could've come right off a DU post. Maybe he is a FINO?
BUT the rot set in quickly:
But a COP???? He's learned at home to be afraid of cops....the father should move the family to where they feel more comfortable. I live amongst a lot of gays and will be moving soon because of it. I'm not trying to chnage them, I'm going where I feel more comfortable....these people should also.-----
This "Jews on First" says they want to defend the First Amendment against the Christian Right!!!! et real...the other way around would be considered Hate speech wouldn't it?AND THE MOTHER OF ALL FUCKERS:
Momma thinks everything is about her. Frequently it's not. And if a Christian mentions Jesus, well, that's what Christians do and it's unlikely this ol'gal can convince any of 'em (other than certain Presbyterians) to redo their public religious image to meet the standards of Reform Judaism.
Is the school district going to win? Of course not ~ too many federal judges think they're the Pope, and they're going to decide what is or is not legitimately religious, and what of that is prohibited or required.
Best way to eliminate this conflict is to simply disestablish the public school systems. Let kids fend for themselves ~ some will get educated ~ other will live on the streets as beggars and thieves ~ but none will have been offended or embarrassed when some preacher says "Jesus" in their presence.I used to be amused, now I am just disgusted.
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on edit: you saw it here first folks. Proselytizing to the unwilling is a first amendment right, NO MATTER HOW MUCH THE UNWILLING PROTEST. That's real freedom of religion for you, brought to you essentially by the GOP.
Thanks! a bunch! :patriot: