Boy Sent Home From School For Drawing Pic Of Jesus Dead On A Cross! (page 5)

Gerard

Christmas is about Santa Claus and gifts, it has nothing to do with Jesus.

stillajwexelder

Pardon my language but this is political correctness gone fucking mad

CharlieBrownsLovelyDaughter

Story has been updated:

http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/2009/12/15/Boy-sent-home-from-school-over/1260907876.html

(NECN: Taunton, Mass.) - An eight-year-old boy was sent home from school and ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation after he was asked to make a holiday drawing and came up with a stick figure of Jesus on a cross.

The boy's father, Chester Johnson, thinks the school overreacted, wants an apology and says his son is traumatized from the incident.

"I am a religious person...it's wrong for them to take our religion and play with it. You don't play with somebody's religion," says Johnson.

"Santa Claus is fiction...Jesus is real," says Johnson.

Johnson says in the days before the incident the family had gone to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro, where there are crucifixion statues.

"That was fresh on his mind," he tells NECN. "And that was a good thing that he saw."

**UPDATE 8:00pm**

The Taunton Public Schools released the following statement in response to the allegations:

It has been reported in the media that a student was suspended over drawing a rendering of Jesus Christ on the cross. This report is totally inaccurate, and the student was never suspended. This incident occurred nearly two weeks ago, it was handled appropriately, and the school staff and family had been working together in a cooperative and positive manner.

The drawing published in various media outlets is not the same drawing that was discovered by the teacher. It has not been established whether the drawing as actually completed in school. Contrary to what has been reported, there was no request or assignment by the teacher for students to sketch something that reminded them of Christmas or any religious holiday. The inaccuracies in the original media story have resulted in a great deal of criticism and scrutiny of the system that is unwarranted.

In this case, as in any other case involving the wellbeing of a student, the administration acted in accordance with the school department's well-established protocol. This protocol is centered upon the student's care, wellbeing and educational success. The protocol includes a review of the student's records, discussions with staff, central administration, school psychologists and other community resources. Decisions were made only after this protocol had been completed, including a consultation with a veteran staff member with a background in clinical psychology and a Ph.D.

It is unfortunate that the actions of our district staff have been classified as "religious" in nature when, in fact, they were based solely on the wellbeing of the student. At this time of year, Christmas is one of many religious and secular holidays. Taunton, known as The Christmas City, takes pride as a community in celebrating this Christian holiday together with Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and many others. In the school district, it is our goal to provide the opportunity for all students to be well-rounded, and it is our responsibility to help them attain their social, emotional and academic goals regardless of their religious affiliation.

Administrators in the Taunton Public Schools have an open-door policy and a willingness to discuss and examine any parental concerns and/or actions taken by the teachers, administrators, and other staff. It is difficult for us to address issues when they originate in a media news story, and it is unfortunate that this is the path that was taken in this case. As with any issue involving a child, regardless of a parent's choice to discuss it in the media, it is the school district's responsibility to act first in the best interests of the student and family, which we will continue to do in this matter. We will not now, nor will we ever, compromise our obligation in this regard.

purplesofa

I agree Stilla,

what the boy drew is not nearly as disturbing as the reaction to it.

I think it's great in a way though, to make people think about what a dead man on a cross can do to people.

purps

purplesofa

ty Charlie Brown,

I did not see that story.

I appreciate you posting it.

Looks like this the medias crap.

purps

agonus

"Christmas is about Santa Claus and gifts, it has nothing to do with Jesus."

You know, not being in the WT anymore, you're no longer legally bound to toe the party line. I mean, if you really feel that way, I understand and respect where you're coming from, and that statement isn't entirely without merit.

But you know what? For SOME people, miracle of miracles, it really is about the birth of the Saviour. Sincere people, I mean. If I was a sincere Christian, I would definitely want to celebrate my Saviour's birth... in my own special way of course.

Boy Sent Home From School For Drawing Pic Of Jesus Dead On A Cross!

Gerard

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