Teacher claims he didn't get job because he's gay: should christians school allow gay teachers to work there?

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A music teacher said Tuesday that Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy changed its mind about hiring him because he is gay.

The case is the latest in a string of local and national conflicts involving religious institutions firing employees based on what they say are religious reasons but what some critics say are discriminatory reasons.

Read More: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120605/NEWS0102/30605010...

Video: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/jonathan-zeng-music-...

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Tara-ABO-2012 2012/06/07 00:54:37

No

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While I fully support gay rights. I also support the rights of other people as well. Christian Schools are private organizations that have the right to be discriminatory. If he wishes to be a teacher then he should apply to a public school.

People need to learn they cannot demand that their rights be supported and then turn around and not respect the rights of other's
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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/09/27 14:58:22

Yes

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They should, but I'm not forcing them. If they think gay people will be bad role models and the parents agree, then they have the right to decline access, like they would with paedophiles... Or not, if they're Catholics, in which case they're running the school...

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Jinx 2012/06/09 06:42:09

Yes

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Exactly how would his being gay affect his way of teaching music? Or ANY subject for that matter?

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sally 2012/06/08 08:25:37

No

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Why the hell would he even reveal that?

This is what pisses me off. If the school is private and they have their own beliefs why does the gay community want to force them to change just to accomodate them? It's like forcing a poor muslim to eat bacon, that's just mean.

If the man wants a job why can't he just go work a public school like every other normal person?

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mandyinabox 2012/06/08 04:57:24

Yes

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All I can think is 'Wow, he must be really powerful if all it takes for kids to become gay is for him to teach them music!' I wish I was that powerful.
"Look deep into my eyes...your favorite flavor is no longer chocolate...!"
"Billy, all you can think about is your homework...the thought of doing your homework makes you happy..."
"You there...you may think this note is the highest pitch you can go...but now you can sing with the frequency of light!"
"Stacy...the thought of summertime and vacations brings horror to your eyes...you do not want to have fun this summer...all you want to do is work, work, work!"
"Oh God, what a horrible morning! I know, I'll make time go backwards! And while I'm at it, I'll alter gravity and reincarnate the dinosaurs! Look at my superpowers!"
Oh, I envy him!

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Solomonster 2012/06/07 21:42:06

No

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They shouldn't have to. We don't have to hire non-native Americans here where I work. So why should the "HAVE" to hire a gay person at a christian school. I'm sure he can find better company anyway.

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vampire_lord 2012/06/07 19:32:18

Yes

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i go to a christian school, and there are loads of gay teachers

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jaydenvdv 2012/06/07 19:03:48

No

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I have nothing at all against a gay teacher, I would fully support teachers of my children no matter who they are plowing when they get home, BUT, if you are openly gay, and apply at a CHRISTIAN school, knowing full well what religous people think of gay people, arent you pretty much just setting them up? Unless you live under a rock you know most religons are anti-gay. Kinda seems to me this was a set up from the begining. Someone looking for a law suit

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BerryColor 2012/06/07 16:14:12

No

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People shouldn't want those who don't want them

And it's not like they hired him and then fired him...he was never hired to begin with

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Psyblade 2012/06/07 14:23:00

Yes

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His sexual orientation shouldn't matter.

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beach bum 2012/06/07 10:21:20

Yes

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if a person can do a job, who cares

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Sharon1992 2012/06/07 08:05:47

Yes

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It's not their right to deny someone anything, because they might happen to be or do something that you don't agree with.

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sjalan 2012/06/07 06:02:59

No

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The state certifies teachers credentials NOT A RELIGIOUS SCHOOL. To be certified the religious school MUST hire state certified teachers.

The school discriminated against him just as the Methodist church did in New Jersey when they failed to rent the hall and pavilion to a gay coupe for their marriage.

The religious school advertised for teachers, OPENLY SOLLICITED for state qualified individuals. They have no right to deny the man employment.

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wildcat 2012/06/07 04:23:39

No

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No they should not be forced to hire openly gay teachers, however, if they choose to they should be allowed to.

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Roblem BN-0 2012/06/07 02:46:39

Yes

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but that doesn't mean they will. They are private schools so I suppose they have the right to hire any one they want. Unfortunately too many still believe that people don't deserve equal rights.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/06/07 02:24:04

No

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If the school want to allow gay teachers I would support that but I don't want government to force the issue.

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Jackal 2012/06/07 01:38:49

Yes

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How the hell did they find out he was gay in the interview? You don't bring up personal life during the interview.

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Tara-ABO-2012 2012/06/07 00:54:37

No

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While I fully support gay rights. I also support the rights of other people as well. Christian Schools are private organizations that have the right to be discriminatory. If he wishes to be a teacher then he should apply to a public school.

People need to learn they cannot demand that their rights be supported and then turn around and not respect the rights of other's

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Mike 2012/06/07 00:50:38

No

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if you want to be a rainbow child, you don't need to work where you really do not follow it's beliefs

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Chanch 2012/06/07 00:20:05

No

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Absolutely not if that is their belief as a religious organization. It's their right!

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Kyle 2012/06/07 00:04:42

Yes

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Don't care what religion you are, not hiring someone because of sexuality is discrimination, plain and simple.

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Max7 2012/06/06 23:45:00

No

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I think that a Christian school will have rules and regulations pertaining to the homosexual life style that might conflict their belief. So, I think that they are in their right to decline them employment. This is nothing new, most Christians do not believe in the unity of homosexuality based on the bible.

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wtxwoman 2012/06/06 23:25:34

No

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It's a private school and should have the right to hire who it wants to. Why would someone want to work were they are obviously not wanted? If it was a public school I would feel differently.

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Linkums 2012/06/06 23:10:35

No

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Private business, blah blah.

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Chris Tate 2012/06/06 23:05:53

Yes

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if he was the most qualified he should have been hired

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Lycaste skinneri 2012/06/06 23:04:40

Yes

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Yes, they should. But in the first place, why would a gay person ask for a job on a christian school?
I think we all know how christians react to homosexuality.

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ProudProgressive 2012/06/06 22:44:04

Yes

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A person's private life, as long as it does not involve criminal activity, has no relevance to hiring decisions. If someone can be denied a job because of their sexual preference, what is to stop people being denied jobs because of their race, or their religion, or their political views, or their favorite baseball team (unless it's the Yankees, in which case - fire the bum!!)

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/06/06 22:43:24

Yes

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Unless if they want to be sued.

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☥☽✪☾DAW ☽✪☾ 2012/06/06 22:42:18

Yes

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he is there to teach Education I don't care about his sexual orientation

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