And if that wasn't idiotic enough, the fool replaced it with a Beib's song. ONLY IN AMERICA CAN PEOPLE BE SO INCREDIBLY STUPID!
Jehovah Witness, Greta Hawkins, a principal at PS 90 in Brooklyn, New York, is receiving racist hate mail after banning the Lee Greenwood song "God Bless The USA" -- also known as "Proud to Be An American"
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You are a filthy, dirty, ugly subhuman gorilla,” reads one of the letters, according to the paper.
The New York Post reports five classes at the elementary school spent months learning the patriotic song in anticipation of performing it at the ceremony, but Hawkins canceled the performance at a recent rehearsal, allegedly saying she didn't want to "offend other cultures."
Department of Education spokeswoman Jessica Scaperotti told the Post the song was scrapped from the performance because the lyrics were deemed inappropriate for the kindergartners.
But Hawkins, a Jehovah’s Witness who refrains from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance due to her religion, will allow the Justin Bieber song "Baby" to be performed at the June 20 commencement, CBS New York reports.
Parents responded by telling the station they believed the patriotic tune should be allowed, especially if the teenage love song is considered appropriate.
An excerpt from 'Baby' by Justin Bieber:
Are we an item? Girl, quit playin'/ "We're just friends," what are you sayin'?/ Said "there's another," and looked right in my eyes/ My first love broke my heart for the first time
Despite the outrage, district Chancellor Dennis Walcott told CBS New York he stands
On Monday, Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade sat down with kindergarten student Daniel Mitchell to discuss how his principal swapped out the song “God Bless the USA” for something a bit more contemporary: Justin Bieber‘s “Baby.”
The principal, Kilmeade explained, banned “God Bless the USA” because she felt it was “too grown-up” for the young children to sing at their “moving up” ceremony, particularly a line about starting over with one’s children and wife.
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Luz Lozada, Daniel’s mom, told Kilmeade she doesn’t understand why “God Bless the USA” would be replaced by “Baby,” of all things, a song about “teenage love.” The highlight of the segment (in your editor’s humble opinion) was when Kilmeade read out choice lyrics from the pop song — “Are we an item? / Girl, quit playin’” — before turning to the kindergartener and asking “Can you believe that, Daniel?”
Little Daniel — visibly delighted to be on TV — listened, smiling, as the song’s writer, country singer, Lee Greenwood, explained he believes the school had an issue because the educator in question is a Jehovah’s Witness and, as such, “her religion prevents her from saluting the flag.” But, as Greenwood sees it, “there’s a difference between allegiance and worship.” Daniel’s mom nodded in agreement.
Daniel then sang a lovely — and quite serious — rendition of “God Bless the USA” for Kilmeade.
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pricipal is an idiot an unpatriotic
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And if that wasn't idiotic enough, the fool replaced it with a Beib's song. ONLY IN AMERICA CAN PEOPLE BE SO INCREDIBLY STUPID!
1. First of all .. NO ONE needs to degrade down to the filth of Name-Calling to get their points across .. (although I'm against this Principal's stance .. she's definitely FILLED with PREJUDICE .. against not only the USA .. but also other cultures, other beliefs than her own)
2. This one (the Principal) has definitely established a track record of OFFENDING the Teachers, the parents (including LEGAL IMMIGRANTS .. oh, yes indeed .. the PARENTS wanted Lee Greenwood's song SUNG .. proudly by their children) .. and making everyone else know that she doesn't care about any other viewpoints .. (Very narrow-minded of her indeed ..)
3. Do take the time to go through the centers where introductions to specific faith groups .. their 'welcome centers' are .. it certainly can be eye-opening indeed (I've come across the prejudices before .. in several of these centers that I've decided to visit/take a look at what they are willing to let outsiders see/understand)
The most common translation we use, though, is the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. This is a modern language translation that adheres to the original word meanings as completely and accurately as possible. It also restores the use of God's name, Jehovah (see Psalm 83:18), which can be found in the original manuscripts almost 7000 times, but is omitted in most Bibles commonly used today. The New World Translation was translated by a group of faithful men over a period of many years using the oldest Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts available.
Witnesses also use other Bibles for personal study and research, and commonly have the King James Version, the Jerusalem Bible, the Douay Bible, the American Standard Version, The Kingdom Interlinear, the Emphatic Diaglott and the paraphrased Living Bible in their own personal home libraries.
Alternate Answer
Although the Jehovah's Witness organization has produced a volume entitled the New World Translation, this title is not really correctly named as it is more akin to an interpretation of the text in accordance with Jehovah's Witness theology.
One example is the translation of the Greek verb Proskneo, meaning to worship. This ...
The most common translation we use, though, is the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. This is a modern language translation that adheres to the original word meanings as completely and accurately as possible. It also restores the use of God's name, Jehovah (see Psalm 83:18), which can be found in the original manuscripts almost 7000 times, but is omitted in most Bibles commonly used today. The New World Translation was translated by a group of faithful men over a period of many years using the oldest Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts available.
Witnesses also use other Bibles for personal study and research, and commonly have the King James Version, the Jerusalem Bible, the Douay Bible, the American Standard Version, The Kingdom Interlinear, the Emphatic Diaglott and the paraphrased Living Bible in their own personal home libraries.
Alternate Answer
Although the Jehovah's Witness organization has produced a volume entitled the New World Translation, this title is not really correctly named as it is more akin to an interpretation of the text in accordance with Jehovah's Witness theology.
One example is the translation of the Greek verb Proskneo, meaning to worship. This word is correctly translated as such in every case where it is used in relation to the devil, the dragon, the image, an angel, the beast, demons and idols but never in relation to Jesus Christ. Although in 1898 they allowed it, the JW hierarchy now has deemed Jesus as not being worthy of worship and so they translate the exact same word differently when it is applied to Jesus. This is plaindishonest and a blatintly false translation in according with their theology rather than what the scripture itself says there are numerous other examples of such in their work.
Thus, although they will use the KJV in their own way, they want to get people over to their version as quickly as possible, not of course telling them the facts of the matter. The KJV of course being a true transalation correctly underscores Jesus' divinity which the NWT attempts to undermine.
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If so, that’s where she needs to work.
As Principal, I wouldn't have banned the song--but the song is terrible. One irony here is the song's childishly naive lyrics, which are actually perfect for Kindergartners.
they are all patriotic songs. for our country and flag.
she gave in when this went viral she couldnt doing anything.
ALL of the Parents need to OVERRULE the Bitch and INSIST the children sing the song...with Parents and family singing along.
Who gives a rat's ass what this commie bitch wants... just do it and watch HER squirm .
Read the reviews the teachers gave her. Yikes. there are a few good ones but the vast majority are anything but nice. Interesting. The woman sounds like a fool. Fire her. Any teacher with these reviews would probably be terminated.
There is a lot of difference now as to whether a teacher has the right to dictate as to their religious teachings. The teacher who is Catholic would "Obviously" not be allowed to say a word about abortion being bad.
I see you are making presumptions about catholic teachers, you have never met or have any idea about. They are not all the same by the way.
As far as "Catholic Teachers", we are talking about this being in the context of a "public" or "government" school. Since the ACLU doesn't operate in Britain, I can only assume you're unfamiliar with their anti-religious stand in the public arena.
I am aware ACLU does not operate in England. But I agree one teacher should not not dictate her religion to others who may be of a different denomination.
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England
The Church of England is the officially established religious institution[3] in England, and also the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The British monarch is the titular leader of the Church of England.
In late-19th-century England there was a campaign by Liberals, dissenters and nonconformists to disestablish the Church of England, which was viewed, in the period after civil Chartist activism, as a discriminatory organisation placing employment and other access disabilities on non-members.
The campaigners styled themselves "Liberationists" (the "Liberation Society" was founded by Edward Miall in 1853). Though their campaign failed, nearly all of the legal disabilities of nonconformists were gradually dismantled. The campaign for disestablishment was revived in the 20th century when Parliament rejected the 1929 revision of the Book of Common Prayer, leading to calls for separation of Church and State to prevent political interference in matters of worship. In the late 20th century, reform of the House of Lords also brought into question the position of the Lords Spiritual. Another issue of controversy is the Act of Settlement 1701 which determines succession to the British mo...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
England
The Church of England is the officially established religious institution[3] in England, and also the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The British monarch is the titular leader of the Church of England.
In late-19th-century England there was a campaign by Liberals, dissenters and nonconformists to disestablish the Church of England, which was viewed, in the period after civil Chartist activism, as a discriminatory organisation placing employment and other access disabilities on non-members.
The campaigners styled themselves "Liberationists" (the "Liberation Society" was founded by Edward Miall in 1853). Though their campaign failed, nearly all of the legal disabilities of nonconformists were gradually dismantled. The campaign for disestablishment was revived in the 20th century when Parliament rejected the 1929 revision of the Book of Common Prayer, leading to calls for separation of Church and State to prevent political interference in matters of worship. In the late 20th century, reform of the House of Lords also brought into question the position of the Lords Spiritual. Another issue of controversy is the Act of Settlement 1701 which determines succession to the British monarchy, under which the head of state is also the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
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Submission to Governing Authorities
13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
where do you get you doctrine? what scripture or teaching in jesus teachings tell you this yes we are not of the world but of him. i am a theology major please tell me please i read books on your church its basically a cult. i;ve read many watch towers lol. please tell me the doctrine please.
Jesus did not tell us we had to vote for governments. If you do not know, I suggest you read the bible.
We are not a cult. We follow the bible properly, and all our books and literature has scripture from the bible. Anyone can check that out for themselves.
It is clear to me you have no understanding of the meaning of a cult. We do not force you to join, if you join, you are free to leave and you are not followed and killed. You are free to join and leave. We do not mandate every aspect of your life, nor do we control every aspect of your life. You may think what you like, you may wear what you like (unless the top or dress is too low cut and shows your breasts, or skirt up your backside, in which case the elder would politely ask you to wear something a little more suitable. Other than that, you can be as fashionable as you like. You are not told to wash or pray ...
Jesus did not tell us we had to vote for governments. If you do not know, I suggest you read the bible.
We are not a cult. We follow the bible properly, and all our books and literature has scripture from the bible. Anyone can check that out for themselves.
It is clear to me you have no understanding of the meaning of a cult. We do not force you to join, if you join, you are free to leave and you are not followed and killed. You are free to join and leave. We do not mandate every aspect of your life, nor do we control every aspect of your life. You may think what you like, you may wear what you like (unless the top or dress is too low cut and shows your breasts, or skirt up your backside, in which case the elder would politely ask you to wear something a little more suitable. Other than that, you can be as fashionable as you like. You are not told to wash or pray five times a day or when. We do not kill you if you criticise us, as you have and called us a cult. islam would hunt you down and behead you. All of that is a definition of a cult, like islam.
If you are going to quote from the bible, at least get the scripture correct.
It is not, 'we are of the world but of him'. Go read the bible for yourself. It is better you see it for yourself.
We have no church by the way. Jesus did not teach in churches, but in fields, private houses...... and you can pray at home, anywhere in fact.
If you have read a watchtower, I will eat my computer mouse. If you have read the bible and understood it, I will eat your hat. But something tells me you have not read either. You are out to deliberately be provocative and cause offence. And that is just sad.