Public School goes to Bible Camp

[OKkayak]

I respect religion and the religious

Yup, mmmhmmm:

there was a prayer to jeebus said prior to dinner.

The Catholic religion...bleck.

[1nick]

Why did you omit “irl” from my quote?

[OKkayak]

Why did you omit “irl” from my quote?

Because its not relevant

[1nick]

It sure is.
You’re just editing it to fit your narrative.

[OKkayak]

It sure is.

Ah, so its cool to "respect" religion "IRL", but different rules apply under the guise of anonymity on an online forum. Gotcha, cool

[1nick]

Yes.
And I’m not bothered about anonymity so much either.

[ferri]

Don't start Bickering please! Thank you.

[SuperMom]

My kids aren't in school anymore, but what happens during the public school Remembrance Day services? The public services usually include a prayer, and I know the school ones did when I was younger. Praying isn't proselytizing, and it is quite easy to not partake if it isn't something you want to do. I can't speak for your experience at camp, but the faith-based camps I have experience with do not have many year-round staff. A school camp trip would likely require parent chaperones and teachers. The camp staff might be the cook, custodian or caretakers, and their interaction with the students would likely be limited anyway.

I think you have the right to send your child on the school trip or not. I also think you have the right to express your concern with the venue. However, I think you are blowing this out of proportion. If you don't want religion to get your money, then I hope you live off-grid somewhere. Religious people own businesses, sell products and services, pay taxes, support their communities and schools, and not all will fly a banner announcing their particular faith or what organizations they will support with the money they earn.