Originally posted by Qui:
we did have to change the words in some of the graces we sing. First we were supposed to change them to words other than god, to keep it from being religous or something. But then, because words like 'lord' and 'father' apply only to the christian god
Personally, I don't feel it's necessary to band the word god, lord or father out of graces or camp songs, if the Camp's mission statement promotes Christianity and its values. If parents send their kids to such camps, that promotes a higher power, they shouldn't be shocked or be complaing to the camp about using the words like god, lord etc. If the camper feels uncomfortable with saying the word god (given that we are in a camp that promotes Christian values), they could simply just not participate grace(s) or sing those songs, and be respectful to others who does particpate in those activites. The reason I say this is that if you are at someone's house where you are the guest, and if the host's family decides pray, you would not complain about it or stir up trouble. The polite thing to do is be silent and be respectful during that time.
