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1. "God Bless America" is a song -- written by an atheist Jew...

Reply to Xenolith (Original post)

Thu Aug 8, 2013, 10:50 AM

Aug 2013

It's probably inappropriate for "blasting" in an elementary school, unless students can dance to it. As an atheist, myself, I give a pass to religious music and art, as somewhat inspired and devotional, but capable of being ignored.

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"God Bless America" in a public school [View all] Xenolith Aug 2013 OP

"God Bless America" is a song -- written by an atheist Jew... immoderate Aug 2013 #1

Students "are expected to stand..." Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #7

The Kate Smith version is the only one I can tolerate. n/t duffyduff Aug 2013 #13

Yeah, I have no problem ignoring or shifting from any version of that song. immoderate Aug 2013 #16

I never liked that song. tblue Aug 2013 #2

She hasn't decided if or what to do. Xenolith Aug 2013 #6

I would suggest LWolf Aug 2013 #15

I am not sure composer Irving Berlin was that big a fan, either. n/t duffyduff Aug 2013 #14

Yeah it's inappropriate Tien1985 Aug 2013 #3

No biggie ... Koios Aug 2013 #4

Off base, but I appreciate your wife's sentiment. elleng Aug 2013 #5

the problem isn't the song itself, the problem is its daily use in a public school. unblock Aug 2013 #10

On base. It's a prayer put to music. Period. n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #8

other comments about it being "just a song" or "written by an atheist jew" are beside the point. unblock Aug 2013 #9

You are right. It is inappropriate. femmocrat Aug 2013 #11

I agree - and good luck finding parents to complain. TBF Aug 2013 #17

The song always held a special place in my heart. IggleDoer Aug 2013 #12