UK Schoolgirl Sticks to Crucifix

[Muezzin]

In this particular case, the school is allowing the schoolgirl to wear the crucifix on a lapel, so I don't think it's some sort of banning of religious symbols debate.

It is stupid. We're all fed up of this political correctness. It's the liberals that are trying to be goody-goodies. The nursery songs such as "baa baa black sheep" and saying the word "blackboard" is banned from schools because it could offend blacks. That's how insane this is....

I heard about the nursery rhyme. If it's true rather than just a rumour, it's extremely stupid.

I don't think the word 'blackboard' is banned as such - they just don't have blackboards anymore, they tend to use whiteboards nowadays.

 

[Snowflake]

the word blackboard was deemed racist and banned in favour of chalkboard and the word 'manhole' is deemed as sexist .. the world's gone mad...

 

[Abu Zakariya]

England

If the banning of jewelry for kids in school is in reality a conspiracy to appease Muslims, why then is it allowed for them to wear it on a badge?

 

[Umar001]

I have a crucifix myself but I need a chain, I might wear it as a middle finger up to political correctness.

Yes, that would truly embody the whole meaning behind the wearing of a Crucifix.

Good on you.

In my school people were not allowed to wear rings, and the ones most popular were the chavy gold st George slaying the dragon ones, I guess that might also be seen as 'polotical correctness' lol though most people wearing them were not white lol.

 

[MusLiM 4 LiFe]

i heard about the baa baa black sheep 1.. i woz like whaaaat?! ^o)

 

[SilentObserver]

In this particular case, the school is allowing the schoolgirl to wear the crucifix on a lapel, so I don't think it's some sort of banning of religious symbols debate.


I heard about the nursery rhyme. If it's true rather than just a rumour, it's extremely stupid.

I don't think the word 'blackboard' is banned as such - they just don't have blackboards anymore, they tend to use whiteboards nowadays.

Whiteboard! I can't believe that someone would use such an offensive term! I'm shocked! Whites everywhere should be outraged!

 

[England]

Yes, that would truly embody the whole meaning behind the wearing of a Crucifix.

Good on you.

In my school people were not allowed to wear rings, and the ones most popular were the chavy gold st George slaying the dragon ones, I guess that might also be seen as 'polotical correctness' lol though most people wearing them were not white lol.

I'm not as religious as people may be here. I lean towards Christianity but I don't practice it, but if the crucifix annoys the liberals then I'll shove it in their faces as a middle finger up to them.

In this particular case, the school is allowing the schoolgirl to wear the crucifix on a lapel, so I don't think it's some sort of banning of religious symbols debate.


I heard about the nursery rhyme. If it's true rather than just a rumour, it's extremely stupid.

I don't think the word 'blackboard' is banned as such - they just don't have blackboards anymore, they tend to use whiteboards nowadays.

My little sister said the word "blackboard" at school and she was given a stern look by her teacher. When I have children I'll teach them the correct words. I'm not bowing down to political correctness.

 

[SilentObserver]

Political correctness is a disease that needs to be stamped out.

 

[Abu Zakariya]

England, I guess you missed my question. I'm relly interested in hearing you response, so I'll post it again:

If the banning of jewelry for kids in school is in reality a conspiracy to appease Muslims (as you claim), why then is it allowed for them to wear it on a badge?

 

[England]

England, I guess you missed my question. I'm relly interested in hearing you response, so I'll post it again:

If the banning of jewelry for kids in school is in reality a conspiracy to appease Muslims (as you claim), why then is it allowed for them to wear it on a badge?

I haven't read through the article but as you can see I am talking about political correctness in general. The girl should be allowed to have the crucifix around her neck. Having the crucifix close to your heart gives you more of a sense of protection.

 

[limitless]

Interesting.....I wonder if this issue will go global...CNN? anyone?

 

[Erundur]

Man at least in the U.S. stuff like this doesn't happen, but we've got prayers in school to deal with.

 

[Malaikah]

The girl should be allowed to have the crucifix around her neck. Having the crucifix close to your heart gives you more of a sense of protection.

Necklaces hang down the centre, the heart is to the left. If really wanted it close to her heart, she could use a badge because it would be closer. :rollseyes

 

[north_malaysian]

Political correctness. They don't want to offend other faiths. They're trying not to offend muslims.

My teachers wear necklaces with crucifix, Hindu gods, Buddha etc... and we the Muslim students are not offended... because it has nothing to do with us. And these teachers were teaching in an Islamic school.

 

[Abu Zakariya]

I haven't read through the article but as you can see I am talking about political correctness in general. The girl should be allowed to have the crucifix around her neck. Having the crucifix close to your heart gives you more of a sense of protection.

You were talking specifically about this. This is what you wrote:

Only jewellery related to Christianity is deemed a health and safety hazard.

 

[England]

Man at least in the U.S. stuff like this doesn't happen, but we've got prayers in school to deal with.

It does happen in the US. I have heard about it. People are told that they should refer the Christmas holidays as "winter holiday" in order not to offend muslims. I've hear yanks moaning about it. We have prayers at our schools too and that should stay.

Necklaces hang down the centre, the heart is to the left. If really wanted it close to her heart, she could use a badge because it would be closer. :rollseyes

Erm the heart is to the centre of your chest. http://www.ids-environment.com/Images/eco/img1.jpg

You were talking specifically about this. This is what you wrote:

Only jewellery related to Christianity is deemed a health and safety hazard.

Yes that's what I said and that's what I mean. They're being picky with this girl because of the crucifix. The same with British Airways banning that woman from wearing her crucifix necklace.

 

[Abu Zakariya]

Yes that's what I said and that's what I mean. They're being picky with this girl because of the crucifix.

But why is it allowed to wear it on a badge, if the real issue is about the crucifix itself? It would've been forbidden to wear it, period.

 

[Eric H]

Greetings and peace to you all,

I may be slightly cynical but I have this funny feeling this is some kind of a publicity stunt for the parents and child. If the crucifix is so important to her she can wear it on her lapel, why is she making such a huge issue over a chain? The chain has no religious meaning at all.

The parents must have known about the no- chain rule so why didn’t they buy her the lapel crucifix as a present instead?

I hope that this struggle will not trivialise Christianity?

In the spirit of being strangely perplexed

Eric

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

^^good point. thats what i kinda thought wen i read it.

 

[Erundur]

It does happen in the US. I have heard about it. People are told that they should refer the Christmas holidays as "winter holiday" in order not to offend muslims. I've hear yanks moaning about it. We have prayers at our schools too and that should stay.

I live in a moderate/left leaning area and people still say Merry Christmas and are allowed to wear religious symbols if they wish, star of david necklace, crucifix necklace and a Hijab...even my own teachers would say merry christams.