Walton Co. School Board Meets about Blithe Spirit!!

[Kase626]

Marshall!!

I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for us, and everything you continue to do.

You're definitely awesome.

 

[CircuitVulture]

We did not previously care about drama? I am pretty darn sure that after Mrs. Florko left, that we vowed to continue the drama department she left behind and made sure that her efforts that jumpstarted a fantastic program did not go to waste - even if we did not get a good replacement teacher for her; but we did, thanks Mr. Goodrum! . Not everyone was lucky enough to attend an exclusive performing arts school, or has an extensive experience in amateur plays like SOME people, but I darn sure know that every single SWHS dramaNERD has some love for the art or else they wouldnt be involved as much as they are. Because of our love for the art we were able to make a student family consisting of dramaNERDs that worked hard to put together fantastic shows for the student body and community to enjoy. After everything the drama students have been through, you have no right to claim that no one cares. Besides, if we didnt stand up to defend, we would allow complete strangers to step all over us and take control of a program we worked hard to build a reputation for.

 

[Kase626]

Amen!

 

[masses?]

to the person that said we are a christian nation, we are a secular nation buddy. Religion has no place in schools, nor government. Religion and Education dont mix, they contradict each other.

I just want to ask if the parents that are protesting where their children have seen movies such as saw or the texas chainsaw massacre, or heck even watched that 70's show.

And yes i have not supported the drama department, but i do fight ignorance and fot the voice of reason.

just my 2 cents

 

[John R]

until you have gone to the church, you do not know what we know and how do you...and what is so amazing people you did not care a darn thing about drama before are now stepping up to defend it...whats the deal

truethespian, the use of proper punctuation and basic grammar may help you, and your argument get taken seriously. Without them, you appear to be just another ultraconservative, religious right sheep, regurgitating what's been spouted from the pulpit. Doesn't the church have more pressing matters to address than what is being presented in the drama department at some high school? I'm sure your group would have a problem with The Crucible also, which was in the curriculum at the Catholic high school I attended. How about Shakespeare? The Wizard of Oz? Cinderella? Where does it end?

The argument for separation of church and state(school) is quite strong in this instance, as is live and let live. Is it really any of your business to interfere with a bunch of kids putting on a stage play? Honestly? I'm sure you all have been whipped up to a froth, but all this energy could be put to use elsewhere. If you actually are a true thespian, then you must realize how silly this appears.

I could go on about images of high necked church ladies, grasping their bibles to their bosoms while filing off the bus at some deepwoods roadhouse, getting ready to rid the world of this devilry...but I won't.

 

[Jdarg]

until you have gone to the church, you do not know what we know and how do you know that the people have not read the play...you dont....how do you know the pastor has not read the play...you dont...just for your information the church had a petition that everyone read and could sign if they elected also the pastor explained the problems with the play to the congregation so you have no clue about what is going on at the church until you have attended it...also the church get the majority of their info from people inside of SoWal high school...and what is so amazing people you did not care a darn thing about drama before are now stepping up to defend it...whats the deal

A few questions and comments--

What is the name of your church? Or is is so powerful in your eyes that you just call it the church?

Who has led you to believe that a petition signed by your church members will sway a school board to make a decision that was made years ago- religious involvement in PUBLIC school is wrong?

There are lots of people that care very much about drama- students and parents and members of this community. It is very hard for us to organize with petitions and church buses because we don't have one meeting place - we are everywhere. What we do not care for is unwarranted religious interference in curriculum. How easy it is to do what the man in the pulpit tells you to do. Our kids are taught to make decisions with their brains, hearts, and God.

If you people feel so strongly about your faith, why on earth are you worried about Blithe Spirit?

I am sad for the "kids on the inside".

 

[GoodWitch58]

until you have gone to the church, you do not know what we know and how do you know that the people have not read the play...you dont....how do you know the pastor has not read the play...you dont...just for your information the church had a petition that everyone read and could sign if they elected also the pastor explained the problems with the play to the congregation so you have no clue about what is going on at the church until you have attended it...also the church get the majority of their info from people inside of SoWal high school...and what is so amazing people you did not care a darn thing about drama before are now stepping up to defend it...whats the deal

So who are you? What is your problem with the play? Did you read it yourself, or just listen/follow what "the pastor" says?

What positive contribution are you and the church offering to the community?
Are you even located in the SoWal community?

 

[Darg Vader]

until you have gone to the church, you do not know what we know and how do you know that the people have not read the play...you dont....how do you know the pastor has not read the play...you dont...just for your information the church had a petition that everyone read and could sign if they elected also the pastor explained the problems with the play to the congregation so you have no clue about what is going on at the church until you have attended it...also the church get the majority of their info from people inside of SoWal high school...and what is so amazing people you did not care a darn thing about drama before are now stepping up to defend it...whats the deal

You call yourself a true thespian, but there are no real actors I know that would decide to protest and hold up a play.

 

[Jdarg]

Most who know me, understand that my thoughts on things that are considered by some people in the Christian community to be ?favored by the enemy.? However, those of you who do not know me well here is an abridged version.
As a youth minister I have braved picket lines with my fellow ministers to see Harry Potter on opening day, I have used movies from Pulp Fiction to Constantine to teach Sunday school, I have lead bible studies based around Eminem albums. And I play D&D.
As a Christian minister, I take to heart the teaching of Paul on Mars Hill when he used the poetry and teachings of the Roman people to spread the gospel of Jesus.
Movies, plays, music, or any form of media with ?edgy? or ?bad? or ?evil? content can be used as a teaching tool. I see no greater way to defeat an enemy that turning their weapons against them.
Therefore, I will be at the meeting as Minster.
Supporting my youth.

I look forward to meeting you! Thanks for your post! And thanks for having the intelligence to know how to get a message across to kids by having them use their own intelligence. You have a gift.

 

[Rita]

A few questions and comments--

What is the name of your church? Or is is so powerful in your eyes that you just call it the church?

Who has led you to believe that a petition signed by your church members will sway a school board to make a decision that was made years ago- religious involvement in PUBLIC school is wrong?

There are lots of people that care very much about drama- students and parents and members of this community. It is very hard for us to organize with petitions and church buses because we don't have one meeting place - we are everywhere. What we do not care for is unwarranted religious interference in curriculum. How easy it is to do what the man in the pulpit tells you to do. Our kids are taught to make decisions with their brains, hearts, and God.

If you people feel so strongly about your faith, why on earth are you worried about Blithe Spirit?

I am sad for the "kids on the inside".

Great post jdarg ....

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