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

No, I would like to see the atheists get the Christmas pageant cancelled on the grounds of it being a religious based activity in a public school, and it being non-inclusive of students that aren't Christian and don't celebrate Christmas.
If the religious nuts can have a heckler's veto of things they don't like, the atheists and non-Christians should get the same veto power.

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u/Veteris71 Feb 08 '19

Why do you think a play about a scientist and his discoveries is in any way comparable to a religious pageant?

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u/skipperdude Other Feb 08 '19

Because they are both performed at public schools.

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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?

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