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Here is a FAQ on Waldorf that has a summary--

17. Are Waldorf schools religious?

In the sense of subscribing to the beliefs of a particular religious denomination or sect, no. Waldorf schools, however, tend to be spiritually oriented and are based out of a generally Christian perspective. The historic festivals of Christianity, and of other major religions as well, are observed in the class rooms and in school assemblies....

http://www.waldorfanswers.com/WaldorfFAQ.htm#List

Oh, OK.  I"m the poster with a nephew in a Waldorf school in a different state.  Well, since our family is "in theory" Christian (really we were raised with Santa Claus and Christmas, Easter from a fun with family and easter bunny way, but not going to church so I think of us as symbolically Christian but not religiously Christian) then this is why it doesn't bother my sister or I. Because to celebrate historic festivals of Christianity, and other religions as well, observed in school assemblies - that sounds like our schooling in regular public schools in the 70s, I have fond memories of Christmas pageants when I was an angel, or a whatever, all dressed up and going to school at night, in the dark, to do our performance for our parents, so exciting!  I know it's not the thing anymore, and I wouldn't even suggest bringing it back, but it isn't something our family would balk at.  And, honestly, his education was 4000 times more important than this.  But I get that for some other people from other religious backgrounds this might be difficult.  [/quote]

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