Crucifix classroom row breaks out

4th December 2009

Share:

A group of high-school students in Wroclaw have stirred passions in Poland by starting a campaign to have crosses removed from their classrooms.

The pupils have been gathering names on a petition and sent letters to local education authorities in an effort to have the crosses consigned to cupboards.

A common sight in Polish schools, crucifixes reflect the strong historical ties in Poland between nation and church, and the fact that the overwhelming majority of Poles still consider themselves Catholic.

“Placing religious symbols in public institutions is perceived as a sign of favouritism for a particular school of philosophy,” the activists wrote in a letter to their school dire ...

The full text of articles over six months old is only available to members of My NPE

NPE Premium - go beyond the news

A guide to Polish vodkas Take our short guide to the best in Polish vodkas

Proven masters of make-do with the potato as their primary resource, the Poles have been producing and drinking vodka since the early Middle Ages, distilling their skill into some of ... -

Having a thirst for high returns Some investors have little to wine about

With conventional investment opportunities drying up, perhaps its time to look at some liquid luxury. -


Username
Password
	or	Register