To think that a team building/activity day at school shouldn't include some bible instruction and an encouragement to pray?

[soontobeslendergirl]

OH and I both athiests. We don't have a problem with other beliefs of whatever religous persuasion people choose. We don't remove our children from school RE/RME or withdraw them from attendance at Easter/Christmas service. We know these activities take place, we know in advance that they are happening, we have a choice whether to allow our children to go.

Anyway, No2 son goes today to a school organised activity day at an external centre (run by a Christian organisation so it turns out) as part of his transition to High school - it was badged as a team building/bonding day and we were strongly told that he should attend (at a cost of £25).

Anyway he seems to have had a good time but just told my OH in the car on the way to Scouts that they were given a lesson about the bible by some man at the centre and told to join him in prayer.

I am really annoyed and think that we should have been told that this was happening so we had a choice whether to opt out of that part of the day. AIBU?

I only happen to know 'cos I have "met" soontobeslendergirl elsewhere on MN. Not a stalker, honest

Beast, I am inclined to agree with your point about the Head perhaps coming from his own viewpoint as I know he was formerly the Head at a Catholic school. That's probably a Scottish thing too. :)

.....and I know you aren't stalking pretty girl but can probably appreciate the situation knowing the school I am talking about. Which incidentally needs loads of placing requests for next year or they face budget cuts. Totally amazing given the academic record alone.

Kissme- no , I haven't brainwashed her. I'm actually Christian though dh is atheist.

She made up her own mind

well, FWIW DS1 went to a school that became much more overtly Christian with a change of Head. He managed to co-exist quite happily, and rather enjoyed his role as school atheist. The Head never really liked him, though.

Just found this thread - YANBU at all.

I wonder if all the posters who think it's a non issue woukd be happy if it turned out a paid for event was at a mosque and the children were quoted the Koran and asked to participate in Muslim prayers. I am certain many Christians woukd have an issue with not being informed abut that and having no choice about funding something they don't believe in.

I am ragey on your behalf, actually.