JamTomorrow - 7/9/2013 17:15
Villan Of The North - 6/9/2013 20:35
Why should someone presenting an alternative view point be considered as trying to brainwash people?
"The creationist books, defended by head teacher Sandra MacKenzie, denounce the theory of evolution and warn pupils that, without God, they risk being murdered in a harmful, disgusting world."
Take into account the ages of the children involved, Is that not brainwashing?
"One angry dad, Paul Sanderson, 33, told how his five-year-old son burst into tears when he took the books away.
He said: “I think it’s fair to call it brainwashing because when I took them from him he started crying.
“When I asked why he was crying, he said the man who gave them to him told him they were really, really important.”"
Not brainwashy enough for you? How about this -
"And she has told pals she uses classes to get into the heads of Kirktonholme pupils. She said: “They all are very receptive and willing to listen and learn.
“Hopefully at least we can let the kids know who Jesus is. Maybe someday that seed we’ve planted can be grown by God.”"
"Get into the heads of" what else is this if it is not brainwashing?
"“The second book talked in such threatening terms about other religions, and compared those who didn’t believe in God to those who carry out abortions."
If you don't believe then you are a murderer, a suitable message to five year olds?
"Why should someone presenting an alternative view point be considered as trying to brainwash people?"
Because they were/are!
I have no problem with alternative viewpoints, I have many myself, but such indoctrination of very young children in school is wrong IMO.
I have no idea why you feel the need to defend these people.
This is not reactionary reporting at it's worst, this is a valid response to a group of mentally deficient cultists trying to turn young children into "believers"
Speaking as a parent, I am quite frankly amazed that the parents haven't delivered their battered and bloodied bodies to the airport for deportation.