University of Minnesota Censors Christmas on Campus
University of Minnesota officials recently distributed a document titled, "Religious Diversity and the Holidays," to employees and student workers advising them to keep "inappropriate religious celebrations" out of public spaces. The document was distributed at the University as part of a "Dean's Dialogues: Respecting Religious Diversity in CFANS and at the University" event within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.
The handout, which originated from the school's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action office, encouraged recipients "to recognize the holidays in ways that are respectful of the diversity of the University community." It listed several specific examples of "religious iconography" that were inappropriate for gatherings and displays at this time of year such as: "Santa Claus, Angels, Christmas trees, Star of Bethlehem, Dreidels, Nativity scene,...
Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas | 12/7/2013
