Italy and the Cross

[cholland]

See Wall Street Journal article here.

Should crosses or any other religious symbols be allowed in public schools?

[Coyotero]

Religious symbols on display in a school (I.E.: Crosses on display on walls, statues, etc.): Absolutely should not be allowed.

Religious symbols worn by students: Absolutely should be allowed.

I'm on the fence about teachers wearing them. I'll get back to you.

[McCulloch]

Should crosses or any other religious symbols be allowed in public schools?

Public schools are agencies of the state for the purpose of providing education. As such they should not explicitly or implicitly be promoting or suppressing religion. Staff members and students should be allowed to follow the dictates of their respective faiths in their dress, neither prevented nor encouraged by the school. Staff who choose to wear distinctly religious costumes should do so with sensitivity and in such a way as it is as inclusive as possible. There should be no, "I'm dress this way because I believe in the perfect God; those who don't dress this way are evil" either expressed directly or implied.

[shakes]

Should crosses or any other religious symbols be allowed in public schools?

Public schools are agencies of the state for the purpose of providing education. As such they should not explicitly or implicitly be promoting or suppressing religion. Staff members and students should be allowed to follow the dictates of their respective faiths in their dress, neither prevented nor encouraged by the school. Staff who choose to wear distinctly religious costumes should do so with sensitivity and in such a way as it is as inclusive as possible. There should be no, "I'm dress this way because I believe in the perfect God; those who don't dress this way are evil" either expressed directly or implied.

A public school teacher is an agent of the state? Religious costumes? Inclusive religious costumes? Dude, you are high.

Personally, I think every public schoolroom in America should have not only a crucifix on the wall, but a statue of the Virgin Mary. Every teacher should have to wear vestments, and the only topic under discussion should be the sin of masterbation. How else are we to get control of the situation? A simple cross won't do, it must be the bleeding image of the suffering Jesus. I put one in my shower, just in case.

[Coyotero]

Personally, I think every public schoolroom in America should have not only a crucifix on the wall, but a statue of the Virgin Mary. Every teacher should have to wear vestments, and the only topic under discussion should be the sin of masterbation. How else are we to get control of the situation? A simple cross won't do, it must be the bleeding image of the suffering Jesus. I put one in my shower, just in case.

I must have been here too long, because I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not.