School Rejects Student Because Parents Are Gay: Fair or Faul?

by (▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) Posted 2012/07/27 12:58:09

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	Fair	41 votes	22%
	Foul	149 votes	78%

A 3-year-old was kept from enrolling at a religious-based school because he has two fathers, according to a letter sent by the school.

Action 7 News got a copy of the letter that Hope Christian School sent to the family.
It says in part: “Same gender couples are inconsistent with scriptural lifestyle and biblical teachings,” and "Home life doesn't reflect the school's belief of what a biblical family lifestyle is.”

The letter also says since the school is private, it is free from "excessive government interference in matters of religion."

The school will receive more than $60,000 in federal tax dollars this school year. That money will be used for educator professional development, according to the state's Public Education Department.

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MlssCue =Go Blue= 2012/07/27 13:09:18

Foul

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But judging these parents based on their sexual preference reflects what the Bible says? Nope. Sure one always wants to use the argument that the Bible speaks against homosexuality but what does it also say about loving everyone? About judging? God says come as you are. No, let's ignore all of those. I love my God with all my heart but his people sometimes make me hang my head in shame.
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P. Sturm 2012/09/14 23:06:19

Foul

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So the kid is punished for someone else's actions?

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*Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T 2012/08/21 16:14:31

Foul

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Receives Federal dollars.

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tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2012/08/21 16:07:05

Fair

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It's private. My question is why the parents would send their kid to a faith based school where he will be taught that his fathers are sinners.

Something doesn't add up with this story.

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Hope 2012/08/21 15:52:27

Foul

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Thats really foul, it shouldnt be taken out on the child. He should be able to go to school

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Sheila 2012/08/21 14:21:41 (edited)

Fair

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You did see the word PRIVATE right?

They have the right to decide if the family circumstances fit the standards the school sets. The school is the only one who loses in this. They lose the money from that childs tuition. I have a friend who couldnt get her son into a local private school because she doesnt take him to church. She was mad. I said "Oh well". THEY have the right to decide their members. This is a private group and shouldnt fall under any ones discrimination radar.

I bet ya I am vilified for my comment. And that is cool too. PRIVATE is different from PUBLIC.

Ok, I didnt read the story. I DO have some issues with them receiving public money. :-)

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stevmackey 2012/08/21 14:02:56

Fair

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Why contaminate the class?

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**weaselbee::StarkidJay* 2012/08/04 00:06:17

Foul

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Things like this are exactly why I'm completely losing faith in humanity.

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Lana 2012/07/31 19:49:35

Foul

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Who the hell do they think they are ?They should not get a penny and be forced to close, they are really SOB's

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Sheila to Lana 2012/08/21 14:23:14

FORCED to close? Lol, no. No tax money yes.

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Vieuphoria 2012/07/30 11:56:55

Foul

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Private business blah blah blah.

It's disgusting. I'd suggest cutting the government funding.

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La 2012/07/29 05:18:25

Fair

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It's technically fair for the school to do that because it's private. What is NOT fair is that your silly government is giving $60 grand to a private school? Why would they do that? The public schools need that money.

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Sheila to La 2012/08/21 14:23:42

Unless it is a voucher situation I fully agree!!

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art1ej 2012/07/29 04:27:31

Foul

They cant pick & choose if there getting federal funding...

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Rubyking 2012/07/28 17:59:32

Foul

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usually that's what gets people in school, not out

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Paige 2012/07/28 17:43:31

Foul

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The problem is A private and religious school can be selective. The couple should have expected this. They should just try a private school and not religious. They probably should be leary of any religious schoo.

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skroehr 2012/07/28 16:46:30

Fair

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You say it's a religious school, so it is also a private school, and so they may have what rules they may. It's a non issue. They can go to a non-religious school which does accept gays. Problem solved. I'll tell you what though......I'd be perfectly happy if religious schools would stop taking federal tax dollars, or even state dollars, unless the state is supportive of religious freedom. It makes it look bad, and it gives people more ammo for complaining about private policy. I would have picked a little grayer answer. Overall, I think it is fair. Just wish tax dollars weren't involved in any but public schools.

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Jaroslav Dantes 2012/07/28 16:00:36

Foul

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Our Europe can not understand America! God is not enthusiastic about what all mankind still believes that God is not formulated signature. I firmly believe that religious people go to hell as well per stigma.

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Dzeeng 2012/07/28 13:23:08

Foul

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the kid innocent

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zeldamaster17 2012/07/28 09:04:13
Arianne 2012/07/28 08:35:46

Foul

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If they want to be properly exclusive then they should not be getting money from the government!

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KG 2012/07/28 04:36:11

Foul

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thats messed up. people need to understand and be open minded

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Singerar 2012/07/28 03:25:20

Foul

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Gays are Religious too!

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Raphy 2012/07/28 03:08:55

Fair

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It's a Christian school. What else would you expect.

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sjalan 2012/07/28 02:33:01

Foul

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Sounds to me that that $60 K should be pulled right NOW!

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Fievel 2012/07/28 02:22:23

Foul

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word

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ttfndude 2012/07/28 02:12:09

Foul

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by taking federal funds they are no longer private and need to base their decisions more openly with MY money.....and yes I'm a christian too

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Pat 2012/07/28 01:13:18

Fair

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Why would gay parents want to send their child to a school that teaches that the parents are sinners? That said, I think that religious based schools do have the right to decide who they accept and who they don't. It's not a public school that must accept everyone.

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Chris- ... to Pat 2012/07/28 01:19:15

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I would agree with you if not for the fact that they took federal funds. That means they are not a private institution.
As for why they would want to sent their child to that school? Good question. I sure wouldn't.

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Pat to Chris- ... 2012/07/31 05:23:21

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I was just reading a piece about a private religious school in New Mexico that rejected a three year old for pre-K because she had two gay fathers.

They said that the family situation did not fit with their religious teachings. The school does receive Federal funds but according to the school, they are within their rights to reject a student whose home situation doesn't reflect their religions values.

The article didn't say if there was any kind of law suit pending but it didn't sound like anyone was questioning the school's action.

Is this the case you are referring to or is it another? I just don't see that there was any resolution to the case yet or even if the parents were taking any legal action.

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Chris- ... to Pat 2012/07/31 10:05:42

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I wasn't referring to any specific case. I would not argue with this school's decision though. While I may disagree with them personally, it is a private institution and they can accept or deny any student they choose.

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KLTLUVRLT1 2012/07/27 23:28:29

Foul

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Ridiculous!

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Donald Eric Kesler 2012/07/27 22:23:28

Foul

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If it receives federal money, it should open its doors to everyone.

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Mikala 2012/07/27 21:46:36

Foul

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I personally think it doesn't matter whether you are gay or straight, I believe everyone should have an equal chance and opportunity for everything. Although I do see why some churches would reject a student with same gender parents. I know that some religions look down on homosexuality.

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JohnT 2012/07/27 21:41:12

Foul

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Well you see school administrators figured the kid would be carrying the Gay gene to school and the others would catch it. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Pam 2012/07/27 21:34:12

Foul

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Since it is recieving money from the government, the family can sue based on discrimination. I would hope though that the couple will choose another school that their child will be accepted and given the change to thrive.

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evangelism_vision 2012/07/27 21:13:57

Foul

************** MY FAULT I CLICKED ON THE WRONG RESPONSE **************

I believe the school is right " IF THE STUDENT IS GAY, and it being a christian school they have that right to decide

They have established guidelines and if it is contrary to their teaching it effects the rest of the students.

So although my vote says Foul in error....... I STAND WITH THE SCHOOL IF THE STUDENT WHO IS ATTENDING IS GAY.

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Scream to evangel... 2012/07/27 21:32:54

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The question's about the parents being gay, not the student

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evangel... to Scream 2012/07/27 22:33:44

No and I understood that and explained that. Notice what I said. If the Student was Gay then the school has a right to say no. But not because the Parents is.

Either way, allowing the Student is is an opportunity to witness to the Parents. However, The school has standards that they have set based on the Bible and as such the school has every right to decide.

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Chris- ... to evangel... 2012/07/28 01:21:51

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If it weren't for the school taking the federal funding I would agree with you. Accepting that $60,000.00 makes it a PUBLIC school and that changes everything.

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evangel... to Chris- ... 2012/07/28 01:31:54

See I was not aware of that but that gives the federal Government the right to mandate what a Religious school can do? I don't think so because the same school that receives that money also pays taxes as well.

That's like the Federal Government telling a person on welfare, we fund you, we give you a check, we give you food stamps you can't exercise you're Religious rights.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

both are federally funded right?

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