(Scotland) Word "Lord" Removed from Prayer as Offensive

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Incident date
Country
United Kingdom
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Societal Sphere
  • Education
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Intolerance towards Religious Symbols

The word "Lord" was removed from a primary school grace before meals after one parent complained the mention was offensive. Contrary complaints of other parents lead to a subsequent reinstatement of the term.

Highland Council confirmed "Lord" was dropped from the prayer at Portree Primary after a request by a parent. However, the local authority said other parents and community members contacted the school to "voice their displeasure" at the change.

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