I am a strong believer in the separation of church and state, but I am also a practicing Christian and believe what the nation’s forefathers meant – that people respect all religious beliefs and the special days in those religions.

On Good Friday, Christians acknowledge the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is a holy day. It has come to my attention that at the Lisbon Sugg Middle School, a dance is being held that day for the students.

Fortunately, my children have graduated. However, were they still in school, they would not be going. Instead, they would be attending the evening service or Mass with family.

I find it extremely insensitive and offensive to schedule such an event on a Christian holy day. My grandchildren live in two different states, where Good Friday is actually a day off from school.

From what I understand, an effort had been made to encourage the rescheduling of the event, but all kinds of excuses have been voiced, even one about how rescheduling the event would set a precedent. I truly don’t think so.

Nonetheless, I hope those who make up the event calendar for the school’s activities in the future get a broader view and are more sensitive to the student population.

Heide Noel, Lisbon