Christian fundamentalists try to block protection for gay kids at school

[Unknown Entity]

Again, nothing against gay children, but shouldn't ALL sexuality be excused from school life?
You say 'kids', which suggests they're under the age of 18. I know sexuality in high schools DOES exist, but maybe it shouldn't. Just a thought.

People go to school to learn. It should stay that way.

A very good point. Unfortunatly, lots of kids feel the urge to express themselves before they have got know themsleves. The kids who develop feelings for someone of the same sex see it as a big deal, and that it is something to gloat about to other people. Yeah, a big deal to them as an individual, but to the bullies, it's just another reason to pick on someone. I feel too, that maybe sexuality is something people should keep quiet about until they are sure whether they are straight, gay or bisexual. It's only when you hit college or uni, that people are more grown up about things like this - at Haggerston, pretty much everyone in my year save a few were homophobes. At college, to some people it's still a tad of a joke, but it's so much more grown up.

Either way, teachers, or whatever... They should be open minded about who they teach. Period. I've been bullied by a teacher at Primary school, and I tell ya, it ain't nice. For what? Being a bit of a tom-boy. If I was like everyone else in the class, ie, the slag who is on her second child now, I wouldn't have had to endure that. I mean, when you become a teacher, you should know the kinds of people you are going to be teaching. If you don't like it, then find another job. Work at "Gay H8ters R Us" or anyother brand you can think of regarding someones personality and/or looks.

Ribbing and a little bullying toughen a person up and teach them valuable skills for later on in life. Maybe other ways work too, but I never seen it in action.

Not all kids. I have confidence problems, and loads of pent up anger problems from way back when I was at Primary school. I guess I was one of the weaker ones eh?

Those crazy Christians. They are just an unpleasant bunch of people. From going down to help with Hurricane Katrina relief, to flying over to Belize to run a summer camp, to helping poverty-stricken people in Jamaica building houses for their families (these are just experiences of me in the presence of them firsthand). Nevermind them helping millions and millions of people worldwide (I hear they serve more people than McDonalds, but that's just a rumor), they are a force to be dealt with, and we must eliminate all of them and their silly organizations at all costs!

ZOMG, you did a dis on yerself!

Kidding. You also have a very good point. The only thing that Christians can't get the grasp of is liking the gay guy. Haha, though apparently, if its two gay girls at it, it's ok... Anyway... Christians are brilliant at helping people in need, I'll give you that. But... you know the poverty-stricken families in Jamaca? What if one or two of the families had a gay member of the family? Would Christians help them then?

Damn, that went off a tad, but there was a point.

[Rocky]

But... you know the poverty-stricken families in Jamaca? What if one or two of the families had a gay member of the family? Would Christians help them then?

Damn, that went off a tad, but there was a point.

Well, although as far as I know, we didn't work with any Jamaican homosexuals, but there were several guys that were smoking some marijuana in plain view. Considering that marijuana is illegal in Jamaica (despite what people may believe, so don't buy the good stuff down there unless you want to spend time in a Jamaican jail cell and I wouldn't recommend that to anyone), I'm sure we can let our predispositions towards others slide and work with them.

Besides, as a missionary, my job is to help people in need, first and foremost. If helping a person out leads them closer to God, then awesome. If not, then there is a probability that my action towards a person may be a small "cog" in the chain, and later down the road that person may become a Christian.

I really miss the good ole days when it was ok to make fun of everyone. Now everyone is all politically correct and some of the best comedy is just thrown out the window.

I agree with you 100%. I think the whole world should take the time out of their day and watch the movie "Gran Torino," and then people will realize the stupid bickering needs to come to a stop.

[Phantom]

Well, although as far as I know, we didn't work with any Jamaican homosexuals, but there were several guys that were smoking some marijuana in plain view. Considering that marijuana is illegal in Jamaica (despite what people may believe, so don't buy the good stuff down there unless you want to spend time in a Jamaican jail cell and I wouldn't recommend that to anyone), I'm sure we can let our predispositions towards others slide and work with them.

Besides, as a missionary, my job is to help people in need, first and foremost. If helping a person out leads them closer to God, then awesome. If not, then there is a probability that my action towards a person may be a small "cog" in the chain, and later down the road that person may become a Christian.



I agree with you 100%. I think the whole world should take the time out of their day and watch the movie "Gran Torino," and then people will realize the stupid bickering needs to come to a stop.

If helping a person out leads them closer to God, then awesome. If not, then there is a probability that my action towards a person may be a small "cog" in the chain, and later down the road that person may become a Christian.


So, is your missionary work a chance to convert people? What if that person you save believes in another religion? This reminds me of those times whenever I went shopping on a Sunday and had to wait in the subway tunnel for the trolley, a man (probarly a missionary or just a very hype priest comes into the crowded terminal and starts preaching the "Good word", and wanting to save our souls, and if you convert to so and so religion you'll truely be saved. Then the guy would walk around the terminal giving people little books about converting to Christianity. Needless to say when he got to me I gave him the evil eye and he left me alone, but this is exactly my point, and another reason why I dislike and distrust religion.



I think its nice that Chrisitan missionaries are going out to countries helping little kids and homeless folks on the streets, what I don't like about missionaries is the fact that they wander around looking to help people but then shove these little Chrisitanity booklets in the faces of the people they help. My great Grandfather was a missionary back in the old days when he was young, and he did the same thing: Helped the helpless, talk to them about having faith in God blah blah blah, then say become a Chrisitan and you'll be see what wonderful things Jesus has in store for you. Sounded shady to me, like some underground cult.


Anyway back on topic.

@ Chessevixen:

As far as the sex thing. It's a distraction in school...work...everywhere. Either way people will be angry or ignore it. I know tons of couples that met in the work place...high school sweethearts...it happens. Just a part of our primal make up.

I totally agree with this post, it is a distraction, and school should be a safe haven for kids to learn. What you do after school is up to you, but while in school it is a teacher/principal's responsibility to ensure the safety of each child in their care regardless of what their beliefs are, or what they believe in. They have a job to do, even if they dont like it, their students are still their responsilbity while they are in school, after school their parents are there responsibility.