They are NOT allowed. |
You're livid b/c someone wished you well? Wow. Lighten up. |
So your school allows no advertisements at all, then. No flyers with DSW coupons, info about neighborhood / community events, etc. Because that’s the only way religious flyers are prohibited, if ALL flyers are prohibited. If your school allows that Staples flyer with the 20% off coupon for teachers, then they have to let the church down the road welcome you back to school. Again: you may not like it, but that’s the way it is. And it’s not a big deal. Your mailroom has a trash can, I’m sure. |
I really cannot believe the ignorance of people thinking this is "against the law." Sure, it may be annoying to you--and I would never share bible verses with others, but no, it is not illegal. I raise money for a living, not for a remotely religious affiliated organization. But I do have donors and others I interact with regularly who have bible verses in their email signatures. Is that illegal, too? Honestly, I admire and appreciate it. They are not backing down, regardless of the ignorant hate toward them. |
This. There is no way they're not allowed. Are students allowed to wear crosses? I do wonder how these people treat Christian students? It's really sad. |
I posted that question above. I can’t imagine how a teacher who exhibits this extreme of a reaction about a harmless flyer feels about actual Christians sitting in her classroom. It’s worrisome, actually. |
They are evil Keep that crap indoctrinated away from schools And away from me |
Hear me loud and clear schools do not have religious indoctrination Christians need to keep their pedo loving garbage out of schools |
I really hope you’re a troll and not a teacher. If you are a teacher, you need to have a more balanced approach to people with different thoughts than yours. |
Good. Now I know. You’re a troll. We can end this now. |
I'm Muslim, not Christian and have no issues reading bible or listening to a Christian sermon if nothing interesting in on radio. However, I wouldn't like anyone leaving religious messages at my home or work, no matter it's my own religion or someone else's. I understand their good intent but boundaries must be respected. |
Just go apply at a catholic school if it is that important to you. You want to work somewhere where people’s rights are intentionally violated? |
Must one proselytize in order to “practice” a certain faith? |
Anonymous cards with Bible verses are the most low level proselytizing imaginable. |
+1 I'm Catholic, and while I understand that it is legally permissible (when the school allows other flyers), I agree that it disrespects boundaries for people to actually do it. I feel the same way about the missionary types who come to my door. Sure, it's no big deal to say, "no thanks," but it is intrusive nonetheless. Evangelicals don't see it that way at all, unfortunately for the rest of us. It is a part of the practice of their particular form of Christianity, and within certain legal boundaries, it is allowed. While I likely would just throw the flyer away and be happy that we live in a country that allows a variety of expression, if it really bothered me or became too much, I would begin a petition to the school to change the flyer policy to disallow all unsolicited mail. That's the only way to keep it out of your personal in box in a public setting. |