FCPS schools hosting religious events?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea white people were so scared of other cultures. That's it, you know? The white people here are complaining because they are scared that soon they won't be the dominant culture in this country. That is why MAGA is in power at the moment, that is why the mommies here complained about the Iftar. We all know it, ladies.

I don't think anyone here has objected to an Iftar at the school. They objected to having it sent out under the FCPS email. They are not allowed to send out invitations to other religious events and they should not have sent this one out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea white people were so scared of other cultures. That's it, you know? The white people here are complaining because they are scared that soon they won't be the dominant culture in this country. That is why MAGA is in power at the moment, that is why the mommies here complained about the Iftar. We all know it, ladies.

DP. I’m a not Jewish, yet I will not remain quiet while you vomit your vile to this parent, and refer in such a derogatory manner towards students, parents, and staff who are Jewish. You are welcome to move to Gaza and join the war there, but you are not bringing it to FCPS.

The Intifada war that broke up in our universities will not be replicated in our schools here. The way Jewish students and staff were treated at Ivy League universities, while no one did anything, was shameful. Stop mocking this parent for expressing concern about their children.

Lastly, you certainly have an issue with women, particularly with mothers. Same with white people. Seek professional help ASAP.

[Anonymous]

NP, they also are having special prayer locations at the school. Don't we have separation of church/religion and state?

[Anonymous]

I thought groups could meet to pray, it just couldn’t be organized by the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought groups could meet to pray, it just couldn’t be organized by the school.

Faith groups can meet as clubs after hours since space at schools is basically available. During school hours, however, allocating a designated space from areas that should be utilized for learning, and converting them into prayer spaces is basically sponsoring. Abrar Omeish pushed for that initiative during her time as a school board member. Apparently she succeeded.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought groups could meet to pray, it just couldn’t be organized by the school.

Faith groups can meet as clubs after hours since space at schools is basically available. During school hours, however, allocating a designated space from areas that should be utilized for learning, and converting them into prayer spaces is basically sponsoring. Abrar Omeish pushed for that initiative during her time as a school board member. Apparently she succeeded.

I assume the Department of Education allowed this or is it decided at the school board/superintendent level? When/How did this pass?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had no idea white people were so scared of other cultures. That's it, you know? The white people here are complaining because they are scared that soon they won't be the dominant culture in this country. That is why MAGA is in power at the moment, that is why the mommies here complained about the Iftar. We all know it, ladies.

Why yes, you are a racist cretin!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My Jewish child would be unable to attend that school or learn anything there because she would not feel safe in such an environment.

For that reason alone, the schools must stop these sorts of entanglements.

So what you are saying is that your family is xenophobic. You're scared of all Muslims? Your cultural group is welcome to hold and invite the community to a Seder, PP. Saying your baby snowflake would feel unsafe at a school because of an Iftar held outside of school hours just makes you sound like a horrible racist, xenophobic person.

I am happy to have a community seder hosted at a synagogue. Not at a public school.

But I bet the "my Jewish child will feel unsafe" would have no qualms with a Seder in the middle school, nor would she think about the "safety" of Islamic children if it was held.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had no idea white people were so scared of other cultures. That's it, you know? The white people here are complaining because they are scared that soon they won't be the dominant culture in this country. That is why MAGA is in power at the moment, that is why the mommies here complained about the Iftar. We all know it, ladies.

DP. I’m a not Jewish, yet I will not remain quiet while you vomit your vile to this parent, and refer in such a derogatory manner towards students, parents, and staff who are Jewish. You are welcome to move to Gaza and join the war there, but you are not bringing it to FCPS.

The Intifada war that broke up in our universities will not be replicated in our schools here. The way Jewish students and staff were treated at Ivy League universities, while no one did anything, was shameful. Stop mocking this parent for expressing concern about their children.

Lastly, you certainly have an issue with women, particularly with mothers. Same with white people. Seek professional help ASAP.

Here we go....

[Anonymous]

OP is a Christian MAGA bigot scared of diversity so Libs falling for this and saying religious events should not be allowed in schools are missing the whole point. He is okay with bibles in schools but this since it involves another religion is bad to him. When it comes to secularism, in this country that does not mean limiting Non- Christian religious celebrations and cultural events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is a Christian MAGA bigot scared of diversity so Libs falling for this and saying religious events should not be allowed in schools are missing the whole point. He is okay with bibles in schools but this since it involves another religion is bad to him. When it comes to secularism, in this country that does not mean limiting Non- Christian religious celebrations and cultural events.

There was nothing to indicate that in OP's post. Why do you not understand that the school is not to send out invitations to any religious event? OP could be an atheist. The invitation came out on school email. Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is a Christian MAGA bigot scared of diversity so Libs falling for this and saying religious events should not be allowed in schools are missing the whole point. He is okay with bibles in schools but this since it involves another religion is bad to him. When it comes to secularism, in this country that does not mean limiting Non- Christian religious celebrations and cultural events.

There was nothing to indicate that in OP's post. Why do you not understand that the school is not to send out invitations to any religious event? OP could be an atheist. The invitation came out on school email. Why?

Is that a district or state policy to not send invitations to religious events?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree, people like OP are the ones that have caused the school system to have to shut down anything even remotely religious or cultural and she doesn't even realize it!!

Our school doesn't even do multi-cultural night anymore because of people like OP complaining about religious dances at a multi-cultural event. It's outrageous. Let's celebrate people's culture. Yes, sometimes celebrating someone's culture includes something related to their religion. That's okay! It's also an optional event, it's not like someone is saying "It's Ramadan, nobody in the entire school can eat today, you must come break fast with us after sunset", they're just saying "hey, we are doing this to celebrate the Muslim population in our community and we invite you to join us and learn about our culture".

But, the problem has become that only the minority factions are showcased.

Oh please there are plenty of little swedish blonde boys and girls wearing clogs and little paper hats and yodeling at cultural nights at my DCs school.

What is american culture? Friday night football games? Don’t blame these people because your people came over and assimilated and their culture into a grave. You and yours did it because you wanted to fit into white culture or whatever that is. So here you are plain old vanilla ice cream in a sea of butter pecan, rocky road and chocolate.

Get over yourselves. The event sounds interesting. I’m not too old, closed minded or assimilated to appreciate a window into a good old cultural event.

When a group reaches out to people not like them and invites them to break bread, why is that an insult, or a violation of your rights? Do you think you are going to be forced to convert? Do you think they are going to drug you and sell your daughter off into the white sex slavery while you are passed out in the prayer room?

What are you afraid of? The others? You know this group could choose to have their event at a mosque or a local Islamic school, or a community center, but they aren’t. They are trying to build a bridge to the larger community which includes Muslim and non-Muslim brothers and sisters and the audience is the people whose children go to school
with their children. They have roots here in this country and in this community. They aren’t others and they come in peace.

I suggest grab your fork and maybe a box of cookies from a neighborhood halal store. and step out and into your fear. Feel free to leave your daughters at home if you must. Report back.

American culture = Greco-Roman law and philosophy plus Christianity. It's a child of Europe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is a Christian MAGA bigot scared of diversity so Libs falling for this and saying religious events should not be allowed in schools are missing the whole point. He is okay with bibles in schools but this since it involves another religion is bad to him. When it comes to secularism, in this country that does not mean limiting Non- Christian religious celebrations and cultural events.

There was nothing to indicate that in OP's post. Why do you not understand that the school is not to send out invitations to any religious event? OP could be an atheist. The invitation came out on school email. Why?

Is that a district or state policy to not send invitations to religious events?

It’s a US Constitution policy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is a Christian MAGA bigot scared of diversity so Libs falling for this and saying religious events should not be allowed in schools are missing the whole point. He is okay with bibles in schools but this since it involves another religion is bad to him. When it comes to secularism, in this country that does not mean limiting Non- Christian religious celebrations and cultural events.

There was nothing to indicate that in OP's post. Why do you not understand that the school is not to send out invitations to any religious event? OP could be an atheist. The invitation came out on school email. Why?

Is that a district or state policy to not send invitations to religious events?

It’s a US Constitution policy

Kind of makes you wonder how FCPS is celebrating religious holidays also.