This is even making grandmothers in England angry:

From: “____________@hotmail.co.uk>

Date: 19/04/2011 8:37 PM

Subject: concerned grandmother

To: <religionsinschool@gmail.com>

Hi

I am relieved to see there is a growing voice for those who seek an end to the indoctrination of young children in Victoria’s schools.

Last year I spent 3 months with my grandchildren in Victoria ( I do not live in Australia) around Easter time I was alarmed to hear my eldest grandchild taking about the Easter story in such a way as made clear she had been indoctrinated by “teacher” at her school. When I found that the person teaching the “religious instruction” class was in fact a volunteer evangelizing to a captive and impressionable group of 7 year olds I was incensed.

I still cannot believe such blatant brain washing is allowed to take place in Australian Schools. Despite the fact that I am a Christian I see no place for these self-serving bigots in the education of your young people.

Quite aside from the ethical and equality issues I am also worried about the type of people this exposes the children too. What checks would have taken place to into their background? Some poor kids, from homes with other religious beliefs or with no set beliefs, may already have suffered psychological damage because of this policy.

I wish you every success in you just fight against the ill thought out and applied policy.

Sincerely
Mrs. Middleton

Seems like ACCESS Ministry has a new gang to worry about … as if they didn’t already have their hands full.

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Mark

May 5, 2011 at 11:13 pm

Ms Middleton?

Very pleased to hear the future King’s mother in law is on board with this; )

Jennie Flack

May 6, 2011 at 7:32 am

Does this Ms Middleton have any idea what the ACCESS syllabus for Christian education in schools actually is? This lady needs to define her terms ‘indoctrinated’ for example… indoctrinated with what? What does she mean when she states this child being evangelized? ACCESS ministries do not allow their volunteer teachers to evangelize or indoctrinate. If they are found to be doing this, they are removed from the volunteer program. They must follow the published syllabus to the letter, are not permitted to add their own opinion or prostletise.

Christian education is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ – what did He teach that could cause pain or emotional distress for a child? Let’s see…. he taught that we should love one another, include and respect those who are different, help the poor, be compassionate, forgiving, encouraging, go the second mile, support those in need, feed the hungry, share with those who have nothing, help those who nobody else wants to help? …have I hit on anything damaging to children yet? Every parent would like to have a child with a compassionate, helpful nature.

Ms Middleton calls the Christian Education teachers self serving bigots. Define your terms Ms Middleton – in what way are they bigoted? …and what makes them self serving?

Brainwhashed – how are they brainwashed? …and with what bad things are they brainwashed? Children are informed of what Christians believe – our nations historical constitution was based upon biblical Christian beliefs. Children are given the opportunity to accept or not accept what they are taught. They are not required to adopt it. They have every right to know the foundational principles our nation was built on.

For someone who calls herself a Christian, I am apalled that she is shooting her mouth off like a jammed automatic out of control machine gun. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water lady. Back up your claims with facts Ms Middleton. Our children are going to be taught many things that they will adopt or discard later in life as they begin sifting through the things that they have been presented with and come to their own conclusions. But for goodness sake allow them the benefit of being exposed to something they can make choices about.

You need to do some deeper investigating into the Christian Education program here in Australia Ms Middleton (who does not live here anyway) before you embarass yourself by commenting indescriminately.

Deeper research on your behalf would go a long way to alleviating your fears.

By the way, without Jesus death and ressurection, there would be no Easter. AND all CRE teachers are police checked and trained ahead of time. They have to be endorsed by other authorities.

Sincerely – Jennie Flack

Middleton

May 8, 2011 at 9:30 am

Madam,

Should I be surprised at the tone of your reply, not really its no more than I would expect from a bigot (A bigot is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, especially one exhibiting intolerance, and animosity toward those of differing belief)

The Lord Jesus Christ teachings do not cause pain or emotional distress for a child, the presentation of these teaching can. Look to the history of the spreading of the word please.
I am afraid your reaction to any sort of criticism speaks volumes about yourself and the group you represent. Where is the love and compassion Christ spoke of so often?
As I said in my original letter I have grandchildren in Australia, are you saying there religious eduction is non of my concern, I can assure you it is and quite rightly so.
You say the volunteers must must “follow the published syllabus to the letter, are not permitted to add their own opinion or proselytise.” Can you absolutely guarantee they adhere to these rules? I can assure in my families experience that this is not the case. Can you tell me what other religions are taught about in Schools?
Fine words about building a nation again I say look to your history and tell me what was so fine about the way in which the Christian religion was taken to world, not just Australia.
Are you really so naive that you honestly believe impressionable young children will not believe what they are told in school. Do you think they differentiate between your volunteers and teachers. We tell our children to listen to there teachers, your volunteers have been put in a privileged position to which they are not entitled. No amount of insults and humbug from your self will change the fact that what is happening is very wrong.

Christian Grannies from Pommy Land, not at all happy with ACCESS

This is even making grandmothers in England angry:

Hi I am relieved to see there is a growing voice for those who seek an end to the indoctrination of young children in Victoria’s schools.

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I am relieved to see there is a growing voice for those who seek an end to the indoctrination of young children in Victoria’s schools.