(July 16, 2019 at 10:13 am)tackattack Wrote:You aren't this ignorant and the act is getting old.(July 15, 2019 at 5:59 pm)Cecelia Wrote: I didn't realize it was expecting coaches to 'act like a robot' to expect them not to lead their team in a prayer. Apparently I've been a 'robotic' cheerleading coach, because I've never once led my students in prayer or even mentioned god. (Or rather, a lackthereof, and how silly it is to believe in such nonsense)Which is exactly my point. It's not just that you only talked about cheer. You feel God and prayer are "silly ...to believe such nonsense". You don't think that comes out in your mannerisms or side comments as a coach? And what if someone wanted to talk about God or prayer but was afraid they'd be singled out and laughed at for their silly beliefs?
We can't separate who we are and what we believe from what we do. So what's the differentiating factor? Neither one of you answered the relevant question. If you make someone uncomfortable by being who you are and expressing yourself, should intent matter or is it always wrong? I believe this is the very basis of the social contract and you have to be ready to be offended if you want the freedom to express yourself publicly.
@arewethereyet - maybe it would be a little clearer to me if you could define the difference between "urging your belief system onto others", expressing myself and indoctrinating children?
If you are suggesting prayer then you are urging kids to follow your belief system. Kids are generally going to follow the lead of the adult in charge and you are taking advantage of being in that position. Stop trying to pretend a sports huddle is a call to prayer. It isn't...it's a way for teammates on the field to get together and quickly discuss the plan for the next play without revealing that plan to the other team.
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