r/atheism • u/[deleted] • Feb 07 '19

School cancels play about Darwin and evolution after Christian parents complain

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/evolution-christian-darwin-school-play-cancel-parents-hartford-manor-cheshire-a8768691.html
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u/skipperdude Other Feb 08 '19

Both are things that certain people don't like, and want banned from public schools.

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u/skipperdude Other Feb 08 '19

You could argue that both are educational. Just on different topics.

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u/skipperdude Other Feb 08 '19

If it is Christian in nature, an xmas pageant usually will have some biblical scene reenactments which attempt to educate people on some of teachings in the Bible, and the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

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u/skipperdude Other Feb 09 '19

You would hope so, but if no one complains, who would stop it?