Religion in schools

To Mr. Richard Wackrow’s statement in the Daily Inter Lake, Dec. 15, that “participation by public schools in events at religious venues constitute an endorsement of a particular religion,” I would query: Does a lawyer representing a murderer indicate his endorsement of murder? Does a Jew who enjoys singing along with “Joy To The World” endorse Christianity? They are songs, not a pronouncement of faith.

Or, even more to the point, does a secular humanist (whatever the heck that really means) endorse God if he uses the phrase “thank God” in a letter?

Perhaps Mr. Wackrow was merely showing off his journalistic irony. The difference, of course, is that I can accept his right to shun all religion, but he can’t allow anyone to express their belief without claiming that it interferes with his lack thereof.  

Without a single specific testimony from a student, he puts forth a theory of bullying of any student choir members who refuse to sing religious songs. Find something serious to worry about, Mr. Wackrow.

And Merry Christmas ... from a Jew to a secular humanist.

P. David Myerowitz

Columbia Falls