Blatant Anti-Christian bias in North Carolina Schools

Blatant Anti-Christian Bias in North Carolina Schools 

This letter, written by a concerned parent, is typical of the  multicultural, diverse, acceptance of any religion except Christianity garbage that has blinded the minds of school administrations across this land.  It is one more reason to get behind our "God Is Going Back to School" campaign that begins March 1, 2004.

I have just finished reading the article in the Charlotte Observer about the teacher at Concord High and your demonstration there.

I have a good one for you.

My name is Sherry Clawson, my son is a 7th Grader at Sun Valley Middle School in Union County North Carolina.

During 5th period Drama class, on Monday, December 15th, he was forced (I say forced because a 13 yr. old is not going to walk out of class) not only to listen to a young girl talk & teach about her Religion, but to also participate in her prayer.

My son's teacher, Mr. Wiese, asked what every one wanted for Christmas.  This particular young lady stood up and stated that she did not celebrate Christmas, She celebrated Ramadan.  At this point the teacher proceeded to ask her questions about her religion (The teacher says the students began asking her, but either way it is his place to stop the discussion when it begins to involve a specific Religon)...How she prayed, how many times a day, what do you say when you pray and what does it mean.

The class was had to spend nearly the whole 5th period, approximately 1 hour, listening to her talk about her Religion.  Eventually Mr. Wiese allowed her to pray and had the class gather around her and participate in her prayer, not orally but in the stance that they take.

On Tuesday moring, the 16th, I went in to school and spoke w/Mr. Jones (the Principal) I asked him how this was allowed to happen.  He had Mr. Wiese join us.  I explained that I wanted the same disciplinary action taken as if a student had been allowed to stand up and say The Lord's Prayer.  I also told him that I wanted every parent of every student in that period made aware of what occurred.  Mr. Jones told me he would get back with me after he talked with his District Supervisor.

Mr. Jones finally called me back on the morning of the 17th.  He told me that they had had 1 other parent complain and come in.  But they would NOT notify any of the other parents and they would not tell me what if any disciplinary action was taken.

I am truly appalled that I hear in the news on a regular basis how Teachers and Students are suspended, etc., when they mention anything about Christianity but nothing is being done when the offense is on the other side.

They say they will handle the parents on a complaint by complaint basis, but how can a parent file a complaint if they are unaware of what happened.  Kids don't always tell their parents everything.

I don't know if procedures are based on State Policy or county to county, but somehow the parents of the rest of the students in this class need to know.

If you are interested in contacting me you may reach me @ my home phone 704-882-2299.

Sincerely,

Sherry Clawson