MADAM - It is interesting that a report linking cases of measles in our area with the unvaccinated Steiner community here was followed by a letter from Bernard Jarman, warning that the vaccination campaign will result in more cases of autism.


Anthroposophists do not want children vaccinated because they believe it will interfere with their karma.

Reincarnation is a defining part of Steiner culture, and affects education and medicine.
 

Anthroposophists do try to explain away their prejudices with excuses such as Mr Jarman, a Waldorf author, used, but anyone who looks in to anthroposophy (much easier now with the internet) can find out how notions of karma can harm when put in to practice.
 

I wish to Stop Steiner in Stroud, and am working to achieve this.
It is not easy, as people are often attracted to Waldorf Steiner for their small children with the nice crafts and food, and I can see why.
 

The new Steiner free school bid needs to be examined in detail by any kindergarten parents before deciding to support it.
 

Make sure you agree with anthroposophy, because it is the 'guiding light' of Steiner schools.

H Saunders
Bowbridge