Comments on: Is it right for a protestant school to disallow students who are roman catholic do the sign of the cross? http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross Catholic & Orthodox discussion Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:39:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Daver http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2258 Daver Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:01:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2258 <<Is it right for a protestant school to disallow students who are roman catholic do the sign of the cross?>> Yes. This amounts to discrimination against Catholics. Granted, it is a Protestant school but, if they're going to admit Catholics in their student body they HAVE TO allow Catholics to practice their Faith by allowing such things as the Sign of the Cross. <<I am presently taking up my second course at a protestant school. Most of my classmates are catholics. One time we had a program of course it started with a prayer so they have the sign of the cross. The councilor of the school told them that they must not do the sign of the cross inside the school.>> Screw the council - DO THE SIGN OF THE CROSS. It might be a good idea to quietly come to an agreement with your fellow Catholic classmates. See if most or even all of you will agree to do the Sign of the Cross TOGETHER even when the council doesn't it. There is strength in numbers. This spiritual mutiny is more apt to be successful if all/most of your fellow Catholic students are in on it.<br><b>References : </b><br> < >

Yes. This amounts to discrimination against Catholics.

Granted, it is a Protestant school but, if they’re going to admit Catholics in their student body they HAVE TO allow Catholics to practice their Faith by allowing such things as the Sign of the Cross.

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Screw the council – DO THE SIGN OF THE CROSS. It might be a good idea to quietly come to an agreement with your fellow Catholic classmates. See if most or even all of you will agree to do the Sign of the Cross TOGETHER even when the council doesn’t it.

There is strength in numbers. This spiritual mutiny is more apt to be successful if all/most of your fellow Catholic students are in on it.
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]]> By: Anonymous Lutheran http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2257 Anonymous Lutheran Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:19:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2257 If there are really that many Catholics in your school, then you should all get together with your parents (away from the school) and discuss the problem. It may be that all the Catholic parents can get this counselor to back down. It's true, as some have said, that a Protestant school will have Protestant rules, but (1) most Protestants aren't that offended by the sign of the cross, and (2) if this school wants to accept so many Catholic students, they need to lighten up a bit.<br><b>References : </b><br> If there are really that many Catholics in your school, then you should all get together with your parents (away from the school) and discuss the problem. It may be that all the Catholic parents can get this counselor to back down.

It’s true, as some have said, that a Protestant school will have Protestant rules, but (1) most Protestants aren’t that offended by the sign of the cross, and (2) if this school wants to accept so many Catholic students, they need to lighten up a bit.
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]]> By: kaje http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2256 kaje Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:48:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2256 That sounds ridiculous! My sister works as a first grade teacher at a Catholic school in Chicago. They allow students of all faiths to observe their religions. They actually teach students about other religions and about respecting other religions in their first grade religion class. I was surprised to hear this, as it was not the case when we were growing up, at least not until high school, but apparently times have changed and schools are geared towards respect, understanding and tolerance of religions more so than before. <br><b>References : </b><br> That sounds ridiculous! My sister works as a first grade teacher at a Catholic school in Chicago. They allow students of all faiths to observe their religions. They actually teach students about other religions and about respecting other religions in their first grade religion class. I was surprised to hear this, as it was not the case when we were growing up, at least not until high school, but apparently times have changed and schools are geared towards respect, understanding and tolerance of religions more so than before.
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]]> By: Jazon1 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2255 Jazon1 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2255 well it is private property and your parents or you probably had to sign something for admission that gives them absolute power over you when your there.so they can tell you what you can an cant do. but no its not right for them to suppress your freedom of religion in school.religion and schools has always been a problem.try saying something to a local newspaper there always looking for stories on people suppressing amendment rights.who know your school might change there mind if they get a bit of bad publicity <br><b>References : </b><br> well it is private property and your parents or you probably had to sign something for admission that gives them absolute power over you when your there.so they can tell you what you can an cant do. but no its not right for them to suppress your freedom of religion in school.religion and schools has always been a problem.try saying something to a local newspaper there always looking for stories on people suppressing amendment rights.who know your school might change there mind if they get a bit of bad publicity
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]]> By: Matthew T http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2254 Matthew T Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:28:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2254 Lutherans do the sign of the cross at their own discretion. I'm really surprised any protestant school would forbid it. <br><b>References : </b><br> Lutherans do the sign of the cross at their own discretion. I’m really surprised any protestant school would forbid it.
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]]> By: Mr. Bojangles http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2253 Mr. Bojangles Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:43:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2253 its a private school, they have the right to make rules like that. if the catholics don't like it they should go to a catholic school. my catholic school makes rules of the similar fashion for non catholics.<br><b>References : </b><br> its a private school, they have the right to make rules like that. if the catholics don’t like it they should go to a catholic school. my catholic school makes rules of the similar fashion for non catholics.
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]]> By: xtsuafx http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2252 xtsuafx Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:35:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2252 It's a private school so they have the right to do that. This doesn't mean it's right or wrong, just saying.<br><b>References : </b><br> It’s a private school so they have the right to do that.

This doesn’t mean it’s right or wrong, just saying.
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]]> By: Matt http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2251 Matt Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:11:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2251 I think in single faith schools like a Protestant school it is important to understand other peoples opinions and beliefs. I do believe it is wrong but it is a Protestant school. But it should be allowed Protestants and Catholics are all Christians - fundementally they all belive in the same God etc. It could be protested?<br><b>References : </b><br> I think in single faith schools like a Protestant school it is important to understand other peoples opinions and beliefs. I do believe it is wrong but it is a Protestant school. But it should be allowed Protestants and Catholics are all Christians – fundementally they all belive in the same God etc. It could be protested?
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]]> By: Following St. Faustina http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2250 Following St. Faustina Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:24:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2250 Protestant school protestant rules but I would not send my kids to such a school. Basically their school their rules.<br><b>References : </b><br> Protestant school protestant rules but I would not send my kids to such a school. Basically their school their rules.
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]]> By: Captain Sam http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross/comment-page-1#comment-2249 Captain Sam Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:05:59 +0000 http://www.thewoodcross.org/wordpress/protestant/is-it-right-for-a-protestant-school-to-disallow-students-who-are-roman-catholic-do-the-sign-of-the-cross#comment-2249 They can do whatever they want. If it's a school based on religion, then it's a privately owned school. They can do whatever they want, teach whatever they want. If they say no, then that's that.<br><b>References : </b><br> They can do whatever they want. If it’s a school based on religion, then it’s a privately owned school. They can do whatever they want, teach whatever they want. If they say no, then that’s that.
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