We recently were forwarded an email from a colleague who felt uncomfortable by this email sent school-wide.
For those of you all interested, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will study Philippians 2:3 and Proverbs 15:33. The lesson surrounds HUMILITY. We will start about 7:15 tomorrow morning in the teacher's lounge. Come join us if you want a good word. Start your day off right with a blessing. . .And while we believe the FCA is a fine organization, after reading the email, we too questioned the propriety of this situation. Certainly, religious clubs and groups have access to public school buildings, but should those meetings be held in the teacher's lounge? On one hand is the general feeling held by most teachers; No Kids In The Teacher's Lounge. On the other hand is the idea that religious discussion and prayer are being held in what is usually considered a neutral zone 15 minutes before school begins. It's also doubtful whether other organizations would receive the same accommodations. Try getting the teacher's lounge for the "Student Wiccan Association."
Should this organization be offered the opportunity to function at school 15 minutes before the school day begins? Absolutely, yes. Should the location be the teacher's lounge? No. But here's a simple solution; if you're going to have such a meeting, have it in the sponsor's classroom before school.
And you thought the only praying in school was during tests.
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