seeder Posted January 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This makes me seethe..... Parents in an Austrian town are outraged over a word switch in a traditional children’s song, after a teacher thought it appropriate to replace the word “God” with “Allah.” A popular Christian song called “Gottes Liebe ist so wunderbar,” the title of which translates to “God’s love is so wonderful,” was performed at the school. A teacher in the town of Wels in northern Austria decided that she would replace the word “God” with “Allah,” writing it in by hand. She reasoned that a greater part of the 10-year-old students in the class were Muslims. Read more: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160127/1033762424/god-love-wonderful.html#ixzz3yUzw3n3F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author Popular Post #3 Share Posted January 28, 2016 No-one has asked them to praise our Jesus or our God, just to respect different beliefs is all....so why the hell pander to THEM? What will they do next? cancel xmas as Jesus was born then? They should just feel lucky they have a new location to live in thats not a war zone.....and bless God...no matter what name you call him... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted January 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I don't know enough about Austria's laws on religion in schools to really have a take on if this was appropriate in school, or just religion classes or what. Anyone here on UM that can say what the laws are? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likely Guy Posted January 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This makes me seethe..... Before you seethe consider the source. This is Sputnik News, part of Putin's propaganda wing. I'd find a corrobarating story from a more reputable news agency before I started to seethe. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Before you seethe consider the source. This is Sputnik News, part of Putin's propaganda wing. I'd find a corrobarating story from a more reputable news agency before I started to seethe. Good advice! Did you not see Sputnik quote this Austrian news site? http://www.thelocal.at/20160126/hymn-stirs-controversy-after-allah-switch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted January 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This is how societies fall. They want to take over the world and we are giving it to them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted January 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This is how societies fall. They want to take over the world and we are giving it to them. I am nearly speechless over this process. I wonder if there is any precedent in history for a strong, wealthy (sort of) group of nations to simply commit suicide by gross stupidity? Our children and grandchildren will despise us as they bleed all over again for their freedom. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I see nothing but trouble ahead where these migrants settle... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likely Guy Posted January 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Good advice! Did you not see Sputnik quote this Austrian news site? http://www.thelocal....er-allah-switch According to that link the child was given the wrong lyric sheet and it was something the teacher shouldn't have been doing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted January 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Seems like there's quite the storm brewing across the world recently. I have a feeling that those who want a holy war, on both sides, may just get it. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenWolf Posted January 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Seems like there's quite the storm brewing across the world recently. I have a feeling that those who want a holy war, on both sides, may just get it. I wouldn't call it holy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoFish Posted January 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2016 It's a war of ideas and ideologies. Depending on the idea, it's either a cure or a curse. In this case a curse. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenWolf Posted January 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I am nearly speechless over this process. I wonder if there is any precedent in history for a strong, wealthy (sort of) group of nations to simply commit suicide by gross stupidity? Our children and grandchildren will despise us as they bleed all over again for their freedom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umhDCtOoJZ0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted January 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I wouldn't call it holy. It is to them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) According to that link the child was given the wrong lyric sheet and it was something the teacher shouldn't have been doing anyway. and so? Still happened didnt it? And in Austria too....as the OP said, allow me to remind you of post no1: Parents in an Austrian town are outraged over a word switch in a traditional children’s song, after a teacher thought it appropriate to replace the word “God” with “Allah.”A popular Christian song called “Gottes Liebe ist so wunderbar,” the title of which translates to “God’s love is so wonderful,” was performed at the school. A teacher in the town of Wels in northern Austria decided that she would replace the word “God” with “Allah,” writing it in by hand. She reasoned that a greater part of the 10-year-old students in the class were Muslims. What IS your problem? . . Edited January 28, 2016 by seeder 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblykiss Posted January 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Are they at least bringing coffee with them this time around? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Vienna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted January 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This is outrageous - (better bite my tongue for now)...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted January 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm surprised no one has pointed out that "God" isn't God's name. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEHC Posted January 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Don't use a song that refer to a Deity in school. Problem solved. I can understand the teacher's move (the majority in the class were muslims) but then it would be more appropriate to leave references to religion and spirituality outside of the kids' classrooms. The parents themselves can take care of that at home. Edited January 28, 2016 by EEHC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonKing Posted January 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 28, 2016 What will they do next? cancel xmas as Jesus was born then? Well we can stop that from happening and appease those who disagree with the holiday because technically Christ wasn't born in the month we celebrate Christmas in... I get your point though man,just putting a positive spin on things 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm surprised no one has pointed out that "God" isn't God's name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblykiss Posted January 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm surprised no one has pointed out that "God" isn't God's name. You can't use God's True Name, you want somebody unraveling of the universe when they sneeze while saying it beckwards. Here is some *fun* stuff that Islam embraces; http://news.nationalpost.com/news/graphics/graphic-anatomy-of-a-stoning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted January 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Don't use a song that refer to a Deity in school. Problem solved. It's the 'principle' of the matter. Why should they change the song - because it doesn't suit or may offend a minority ? Roman Catholics make up some 62% of the Austrian population. According to recent estimates, Islam is practiced by some 7% of residents. Far to much of this is already happening in countries - where many Muslims are criticizing and having the audacity to complain about the Western way of life (the very countries that host them btw) The parents can take care of that themselves at home. Truth be known - it was probably the Muslim parents that did the complaining - prior to the 'word' being changed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted January 28, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted January 28, 2016 In the UK, we have a large population of Jews, Muslims, Hindu's etc, you name it...we have a massive influx of most races on earth....and guess what...we just carry on regardless and do our things.... now I will never approach anyone of a different faith and say hey...sing this hymn and praise MY god.... Why? Coz I couldn't give a shoot thats why.....all can live in peace, all have a right to their own lives....just dont be expecting to change my ways, or to live by your rules.... I'll never force my views upon you....just respect that and go about your life.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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