[jims69camaro]

i was taught both, and i don't remember anyone being offended about me learning both. even those who subscribe to another religion wouldn't be hurt to learn something about christianity - i'm not saying forcing someone into a lifelong servitude, only studying christianity - but a brush with another religion won't kill anyone (*and could, even, strengthen their beliefs!). i've read the koran, studied theology in catholic school and gone to lutheran, baptist and catholic churches. it's better, in my own humblest of opinions, to have a well-rounded education.

it's just gotten to the point where people are curbing their enthusiasm when it comes to christmas, one of my favorite holidays. to hear that the normal school musical in grade school won't be happening this year to avoid offending those that don't believe in christ or that he even existed (or those that are ashamed that their ancestors killed him) chaffs me in a sensitive area. can't we all just get along? or, in lieu of that, can't we all just admit that we'll never get along and just get on with life?

next thing you know, we won't be observing halloween (another of my favorite holidays) because we'll be offending the druids or the wiccans...