Hello

[teacher gal]

I'm pretty new to DU and completely new to this particular forum. I am a Christian deeply concerned about the politicization of faith. I believe it undermines democracy, cheapens and discredits faith itself, is divisive, and does not respect diversity and an individual's right to choose what they believe.

I'm also a public school teacher and I've just started a little blog along this theme that might interest some of you. Take a peek if you'd like - the post at this link addressess the issue of prayer in public schools:

http://aplacetorespond.blogspot.com/2007/12/warm-christmas-howdy-do-at-churchfor.html

[RevCheesehead]

1. Hi, teacher gal!

Welcome to out little group! :hi:

We don't get a lot of traffic here, but these are truly some of the finest people to be found on DU. Except watch out for Rabrrrrrr. :evilgrin:

[supernova]

2. Really talk up Thomas Kinkaide to Rabrrrrrr!

You'll get in real good with him that way!

:hide:

:hi; Welcome to the CL/PPFG!

[Critters2]

3. He'll go all Girardian on your ass!!

[RevCheesehead]

5. And don't forget Wilford Brimley.

He's Rabrrrrrr's man-crush. :evilgrin:

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. Not man-crush - he's my mimetic desire, because he represents manliness to me.

:rofl:

And I shall scapegoat anyone to get him. Especially mycritters2, because I know she would understand I'm only doing what is natural and essential.

:stompsfoot:

[54anickel]

7. Brimley ROCKS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pod4jIKT_kA&feature=related

[teacher gal]

4. Hello again and thank you for the welcome.