tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post5966067997079185706..comments2023-08-06T07:02:49.496-04:00Comments on Little Steps Home: Prayer in SchoolsAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-13285151795567769332011-07-20T22:59:26.452-04:002011-07-20T22:59:26.452-04:00That doesn't surprise me, that it's no lon...That doesn't surprise me, that it's no longer done. Too explicitly Christian in a world that is more and more diverse.<br /><br />I still wonder what the point of standing on the desks was! I guess it will have to be a mystery forever!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-48912812395283177482011-07-20T17:13:26.521-04:002011-07-20T17:13:26.521-04:00oh and no idea why we had to stand on the desk. y...oh and no idea why we had to stand on the desk. you had to read aloud standing on your chair.<br /><br />I suppose it was to make you focus on what you were doing? on the words or something<br /><br />now it wouldnt be allowed as health and safety would be all over that!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809314184012834659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-76652805015761894222011-07-20T16:46:05.611-04:002011-07-20T16:46:05.611-04:00I thought I would do a quick poll at work. And mo...I thought I would do a quick poll at work. And mostly it would seem that due to so many immigrants now in the UK, they no longer have prayers at school or assemblys with singing.<br /><br />there are rarely nativity plays, or pageants for easter.<br /><br />So I guess my previous comments are now defunct. as they arent current. I dont know if this just the schools in this area, as it is so multi-cultural. Or if is a think for the whole of England and the rest of the uk.<br /><br />Sorry, I dont have children so, I have no idea.<br /><br />I will soon know though, as my Great Niece is going to my old Primary schools. so that will be a really interesting comparison.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809314184012834659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-20980339641977384492011-07-20T08:58:55.171-04:002011-07-20T08:58:55.171-04:00Susanne,
It's not that they have groups that ...Susanne,<br /><br />It's not that they have groups that meet that bugs me. It doesn't. They should have the right and opportunity to do that. It's the...I don't know, the publicness of it. Maybe it's just me being weirdly sensitive, but it's like...I felt judged, by some of them. And as though they were pushing their faith on the rest of us. Which was likely not their intention. <br /><br />I'm sure they gathered for community and made it public as a sort of witness, to draw people in who might be curious, etc. An evangelization method that is fairly soft and friendly. <br /><br />*laughs* Did you miss my comment that 'Susanne was slowly teaching me better'? I no longer judge Southern (or otherwise) Baptists by their title. Or I try not to. It's a process!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-1511278698051422472011-07-20T08:50:17.457-04:002011-07-20T08:50:17.457-04:00Sol,
'over zealous' and 'Baptist'...Sol,<br /><br />'over zealous' and 'Baptist' do go together sometimes. :)<br /><br />You had to stand on the desks? Why?<br /><br />I think you turned out okay too! :)<br /><br />If we were talking about public school, then any religious activity would be voluntary. So the child would be choosing which group to attend. Which is different from having a specific interpretation be the default teaching. Going to a Christian school, though, you get the angle of the denomination that runs the place. Even when they say it's non-denominational. So I guess that's something that parents should take into account and be aware of.<br /><br />Playground, lunch area, hallways, etc. They were *everywhere*. And yes, a lot of Ned Flanders jokes were made.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-78980223611030893642011-07-20T08:44:24.389-04:002011-07-20T08:44:24.389-04:00Allie,
I'd be good with that. I think there s...Allie,<br /><br />I'd be good with that. I think there should be space and time available for any students who want to pray or what have you while they're at school.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-82364619101705697642011-07-19T16:43:36.705-04:002011-07-19T16:43:36.705-04:00Haha! I enjoyed this. It's always fun learning...Haha! I enjoyed this. It's always fun learning more about you and here you shared some things I never knew. <br /><br />I don't usually mind people have groups that meet, but I can understand why some people would be bothered especially when they think religion should be private and *waves hand over there like Amber does.* :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic. And I'm really sorry you had issues with the Southern Baptists at the Christian school. Is it too cliche' to say that there are good and bad in all groups? And sometimes self-professed Christians are very, very hateful and fail miserably in showing Christlike compassion to people? It often makes me so miserable and sad when I identify this in myself and realize I've acted unlike Christ when I should not have.<br /><br />I hope you will forgive us for our shortcomings and you will find even Baptists who love you for who you are - a special lady indeed!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-16529572279465651582011-07-19T15:54:16.621-04:002011-07-19T15:54:16.621-04:00one year in my junior school we had a rather over ...one year in my junior school we had a rather over zealous baptist teacher.<br /><br />we had to stand on the desk whilst we said the morning prayer and then before we went home. we promptly jumped down at the end of the day, and put our chairs upside down ready for the cleaners! LOL <br /><br />anyways we used to sing along to her playing the guitar. Not sure what work we actually got done but for sure we sang alot that year and prayed a lot. We also had assembly every morning. where we sang on mass and had more prayers.<br /><br />I think I turned out ok.<br /><br />But I dont think I would like a child of mine to be doing that much at school. with out me having any idea what they are sharing from the scriptures. I think I want to be in control of that.<br /><br />We never stood in the play ground praying though. <br /><br />in my head I see ned flanders.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809314184012834659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-88228201025341802442011-07-19T15:50:03.673-04:002011-07-19T15:50:03.673-04:00I'd love to have prayer time and space availab...I'd love to have prayer time and space available in schools. I don't think it should be mandatory, even in religious schools, but asking everyone to take quiet prayer/meditation/reflection time to themselves once (or several) times a day actually seems to make lots of sense to me!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17095657063693931200noreply@blogger.com