Sunday during service Pastor Greg made the comment - God gave Adam Eve - not Steve. David wrote it down in his notes.
Today during his History class they must have been talking about homosexuality and guess what, David decides to quote Pastor Greg. His teacher was less than thrilled with the statement and told him he was intolerant.
Later on in class David made an inappropriate remark and guess what - he now has a day of in-school suspension Thursday.
I can't help but wonder if David had not made the remark about homosexuality if he would have received this punishment or if, because he voiced his beliefs, he is being treated harshly.
How do we teach our children tolerance, yet abide by what the Scripture (Romans 1)?
I work with many homosexual people, most of them are great people who have a lot to give. We agree to disagree. I hope and pray my openess and acceptance will show them some of Jesus' love.
It makes me sad our public education is not so enlightened.
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I heard about his comment and the punishment. It's so upsetting that teachers can't let students voice more in class.
Talk about intolerant! Teachers can let students voice more in class when the teachers themselves are tolerant to other view points. The teachers have the liberty of allowing freedom of speech in the classroom. That is not so regulated. Sounds like we need to pray for David's teacher.
Interesting isn't it how much influence the teachers have. Yes, we are praying hard, especially for this teacher.
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