Big Brother Gives Infraction For Believing Homosexuality Is Wrong

[Lowaicue]

Interesting ...... just what version of the Christian Bible is used "outside America"..by Rome, ..by the worldwide church....and what is this "worldwide church" you speak of....????

What Bible is this NOT in, in some form of another.....?

To make it simple for you. The New American Translation is... er .... American. America is NOT the world, although some of you may believe it is. As the AMERICAN bible is used exclusively in America and by Americans it follows that it is not universally accepted. That is not to say that it substantially diverges from the King James translation or any other. But it does mean that the rest of the world see no reason to use the American version and feel their faith is better served by the bible they traditionally use.
Understand now?

 

[Good Luck]

1COR 6:9-10

New International Version:
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Common English Version:
Don’t you know that people who are unjust won’t inherit God’s kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Those who are sexually immoral, those who worship false gods, adulterers, both participants in same-sex intercourse, thieves, the greedy, drunks, abusive people, and swindlers won’t inherit God’s kingdom.

King James Version
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

New Century Version
Surely you know that the people who do wrong will not inherit God's kingdom. Do not be fooled. Those who sin sexually, worship idols, take part in adultery, those who are male prostitutes, or men who have sexual relations with other men, those who steal, are greedy, get drunk, lie about others, or rob—these people will not inherit God's kingdom.

New King James Version
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

Nueva Versión Internacional (Spanish)
¿No saben que los malvados no heredarán el reino de Dios? ¡No se dejen engañar! Ni los fornicarios, ni los idólatras, ni los adúlteros, ni los sodomitas, ni los pervertidos sexuales, ni los ladrones, ni los avaros, ni los borrachos, ni los calumniadores, ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios.

La Nuova Diodati (Italian)
Non sapete voi che gli ingiusti non erediteranno il regno di Dio? Non v'ingannate: né i fornicatori, né gli idolatri, né gli adulteri, né gli effeminati, né gli omosessuali, né i ladri, né gli avari, né gli ubriaconi, né gli oltraggiatori, né i rapinatori erediteranno il regno di Dio.

Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
你 們 豈 不 知 不 義 的 人 不 能 承 受 神 的 國 麼 ？ 不 要 自 欺 ！ 無 論 是 淫 亂 的 、 拜 偶 像 的 、 姦 淫 的 、 作 孌 童 的 、 親 男 色 的 、偷 竊 的 、 貪 婪 的 、 醉 酒 的 、 辱 罵 的 、 勒 索 的 ， 都 不 能 承 受 神 的 國


So much for criticizing which version. Lots of versions, but they all have the same meaning. Homosexuality is a sin in the eyes of God. Don't believe in God? Fine. Your choice. Just quit making it your choice that we cannot express our beliefs because you disagree.

 

[Onceler]

Looks like lesbians still make the cut. But not the effeminate, which is somewhat surprising...

 

[NOVA]

To make it simple for you. The New American Translation is... er .... American. America is NOT the world, although some of you may believe it is. As the AMERICAN bible is used exclusively in America and by Americans it follows that it is not universally accepted. That is not to say that it substantially diverges from the King James translation or any other. But it does mean that the rest of the world see no reason to use the American version and feel their faith is better served by the bible they traditionally use.
Understand now?

No ....no I don't .....what version of the Bible is used universally....?
What version is used by the rest of the world.....?

and if the versions DO NOT substantially diverge from the King James translation or any other, wtf was your rant in Post 219 all about ?

 

[NOVA]

Looks like lesbians still make the cut. But not the effeminate, which is somewhat surprising...

you don't think lesbians are homosexuals....?

 

[Disillusioned]

1COR 6:9-10

New International Version:
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Common English Version:
Don’t you know that people who are unjust won’t inherit God’s kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Those who are sexually immoral, those who worship false gods, adulterers, both participants in same-sex intercourse, thieves, the greedy, drunks, abusive people, and swindlers won’t inherit God’s kingdom.

King James Version
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

New Century Version
Surely you know that the people who do wrong will not inherit God's kingdom. Do not be fooled. Those who sin sexually, worship idols, take part in adultery, those who are male prostitutes, or men who have sexual relations with other men, those who steal, are greedy, get drunk, lie about others, or rob—these people will not inherit God's kingdom.

New King James Version
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

Nueva Versión Internacional (Spanish)
¿No saben que los malvados no heredarán el reino de Dios? ¡No se dejen engañar! Ni los fornicarios, ni los idólatras, ni los adúlteros, ni los sodomitas, ni los pervertidos sexuales, ni los ladrones, ni los avaros, ni los borrachos, ni los calumniadores, ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios.

La Nuova Diodati (Italian)
Non sapete voi che gli ingiusti non erediteranno il regno di Dio? Non v'ingannate: né i fornicatori, né gli idolatri, né gli adulteri, né gli effeminati, né gli omosessuali, né i ladri, né gli avari, né gli ubriaconi, né gli oltraggiatori, né i rapinatori erediteranno il regno di Dio.

Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
你 們 豈 不 知 不 義 的 人 不 能 承 受 神 的 國 麼 ？ 不 要 自 欺 ！ 無 論 是 淫 亂 的 、 拜 偶 像 的 、 姦 淫 的 、 作 孌 童 的 、 親 男 色 的 、偷 竊 的 、 貪 婪 的 、 醉 酒 的 、 辱 罵 的 、 勒 索 的 ， 都 不 能 承 受 神 的 國


So much for criticizing which version. Lots of versions, but they all have the same meaning. Homosexuality is a sin in the eyes of God. Don't believe in God? Fine. Your choice. Just quit making it your choice that we cannot express our beliefs because you disagree.

Definitely seems like the christians saw the homosexual thing coming and slipped in the homosexuality clause there, all the "new versions" seem to have it there very boldly, bit of a dead giveaway since very rarely do other parts of the bible mention it. Seems to me(as an atheist) that christians slid in the homosexuality bit so they could wave it around, "SEE SEE ITS IN THERE", now how many of you guys sell all your belongings except for a staff robe and sandals and wander from town to town. Since you're using computers... probably not that many, sooo.


Back on topic, I think the kid was out of line but that doesn't rate a trip to the principle, it rates a "Johnny that's disrespectful be quiet." from the teacher just as if he'd said, "I think that Christianity is wrong" or "I think that muslims are all stupid" not because of what he's saying but because he's being argumentative and disruptive in a class. Bring up evolution in a theology course in college and you'll get the same treatment from the prof, just less politely worded.

 

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New American Standard Version, considered the closest clear translation among scholars.

I Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

You can believe the scriptures or you can believe the reprobates and heretics that twist the Word of God that lead to your destruction......http://bible.org/seriespage/scripture-twisters-2-peter-314-18.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibc1.htm

Homosexuality in the Christian Scriptures
One of the "clobber passages"
1 Corinthians 6:9-10





I Corinthians 6:9:
The passage: In his first epistle to the church at Corinth, Paul lists many activities that he believes will prevent people from inheriting the Kingdom of God (heaven). Robertson's Word Studies refers to this passage as: "a solemn roll call of the damned even if some of their names are on the church roll in Corinth whether officers or ordinary members." 1

Unfortunately, the Greek original from which many English language Bibles have been translated, is ambiguous about two of the groups who are condemned.

The King James Version of the Bible translates verse 9 and 10 as:

"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God." (Emphasis ours)

This verse has been translated in many ways among the 25 English versions of the Bible that we have analyzed. Unfortunately, many of the translations do not differentiate between:

Persons who are sexually attracted to others of the same-sex, but who are celibate and do not act on their desire, and||


Persons who are are sexually active and who act on their sexual attraction to others of the same sex.

The two activities of interest -- shown above in bold -- have been variously translated as:

effeminate (KJV, NASB): In the English language, this covers a wide range of male behavior such as being unmanly, lacking virility. One might think of the characters "John," the receptionist on NYPD Blue, or "Jack" on Will and Grace.

homosexuals, variously described as: "men who practice homosexuality," (ESV);
"those who participate in homosexuality," (Amplified);
"abusers of themselves with men," (KJV);
"practicing homosexuals," (NET Bible). This translation would refer only to persons with a homosexual or bisexual orientation who is sexually active with persons of the same sex. It would not include persons who are sexually attracted to persons of the same sex, but who are celibate.
"homosexuals," (NASB, CSB, NKJ, NLT, The Great Book: The New Testament in Plain English);
"homosexual perversion," (NEB);
"homosexual offenders," (NIV);
"liers with mankind," (Rhiems); and
"homosexual perverts." (TEV)
"passive homosexual partners." (NET Bible)

Although "homosexual" is a very common translation, it is almost certain to be inaccurate:
If Paul wanted to refer to homosexual behavior, he would have used the word "paiderasste." That was the standard Greek term at the time for sexual behavior between males.

The second term is "arsenokoitai" in Greek. The exact meaning of this word is lost. It seems to have been a term created by Paul for this verse. "Arsen" means "man" in Greek. So there is no way that "arsenokoitai" could refer to both male and female homosexuals. It seems that the English translators gave in to the temptation to widen Paul's condemnation to include lesbians as well as gay males.


Unfortunately, the term "homosexual" is commonly defined in two different ways: as a behavior (engaging in same-sex activity) or as a sexual orientation (being sexually attracted only to members of the same sex). Most of the biblical translations appear to refer to behavior rather than orientation.

male prostitutes, also described as "men kept for unnatural purposes." The term "male prostitutes" (NIV, NRSV, CSB, NLT) can be interpreted in modern times as men who are paid to have sex with men only or with women only or with men or women. Again, the original Greek appears to refer only to male-male contact.

catamites, or boy prostitute. This is a young male -- often a slave -- who is kept as a sexual partner of an adult male. (Jerusalem Bible, NAB, James Moffatt). These translations provide another example of a theme that runs throughout the Bible: the transfer of guilt and punishment from guilty perpetrators to innocent persons.

pederasts: male adults who sexually abuse boys; an abusive pedophile (an adult who molests young children) or abusive hebephile (an adult who molests post-pubertal teenagers).

perverts: a person engaged in some undefined activity that is one of the dozens of sexual activities that some consider to be perversions. (Phillips, The Great Book: The New Testament in Plain English)

sodomites: This used to refer to inhabitants of the city of Sodom which is described in Genesis 19. It is now used as a "snarl" word to refer to men who have sex with men. InGenesis 19, the men of the city appear to want to anally rape some male angels who were visitors to Sodom. Many Christians interpret this as a blanket condemnation of all homosexual behavior, whether rape or consensual; whether a one-night stand or within a committed relationship; whether manipulative or mutually agreeable; whether by two men or two women. (NRSV, NKJ, NAB).

other terms: The Message refers to "Those who ... use and abuse sex," which is probably the broadest translation ever, and would include a very large percentage of the human population.


BBE translates it as "or is less than a man, or makes a wrong use of men."



http://westarinstitute.org/Periodicals/4R_Articles/homosexuality.html

 

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Please. Given the track record of Caucasians wreaking havoc on everyone from Native Americans to Africans, to Pacific Islanders, it seems more plausible than any other theories.

Most conspiracy theories have a degree of plausibility, especially for the gullible.

 

[USFREEDOM911]

Oooh, what a deep measured response. Keep it up. You're batting around 200.

Compared to your last few attempts, at making sense, I'm batting a 1000.

 

[Good Luck]

Definitely seems like the christians saw the homosexual thing coming and slipped in the homosexuality clause there, all the "new versions" seem to have it there very boldly, bit of a dead giveaway since very rarely do other parts of the bible mention it. Seems to me(as an atheist) that christians slid in the homosexuality bit so they could wave it around, "SEE SEE ITS IN THERE", now how many of you guys sell all your belongings except for a staff robe and sandals and wander from town to town. Since you're using computers... probably not that many, sooo.


Back on topic, I think the kid was out of line but that doesn't rate a trip to the principle, it rates a "Johnny that's disrespectful be quiet." from the teacher just as if he'd said, "I think that Christianity is wrong" or "I think that muslims are all stupid" not because of what he's saying but because he's being argumentative and disruptive in a class. Bring up evolution in a theology course in college and you'll get the same treatment from the prof, just less politely worded.

Are you for real? The prohibition first appears in Leviticus, one of the oldest books of the Bible. The idea that the early Christian Church of 1700+ years ago foresaw the development of the issue of homosexuality and took steps to prevent it is one of the most ludicrous, absolutely brain dead, not to mention just a bit on the paranoid side, arguments I have ever seen.

So you are an atheist. And therefore anyone who has the unmitigated gall to mention religious beliefs are "out of line." Fuck that. That , too, is the very definition of totalitarianism. And I have been in theology classes in which evolution and other scientific ideas are mentioned. No, they do NOT get the same treatment - not even close. And if one did, I would say the same thing about them - especially in an institution of learning, where free exchange of ideas is supposed to be the ideal. Unlike you totalitarians, most people of faith are quite willing to discuss modern ideas and how they fit into our beliefs. Although the hypothetical claim "I think that Muslims are all stupid" is disrespectful, and should be addressed as such. Saying Christianity is wrong - not so much - its simply an opinion. One which you obviously hold to. Am I supposed to be offended by that statement as a Christian? There are a whole lot of people who do not believe in Christianity. And there are a whole lot of people who believe homosexuality is wrong. But somehow it is OK to repress expression of the former, but not the latter? That is what is wrong with your type. You are so egocentrically convinced you hold the absolute truth, you have no problems telling others to STFU if they don't agree.

 

[poet]

Most conspiracy theories have a degree of plausibility, especially for the gullible.

I'm aware that the truth hurts. Please list any or all conspiracy theories concerning whites invading America, being centrally involved in the slave trade, colonizing Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and Australia, and beyond. The list is quite long....you have much research to do. Best be about it.

 

[Onceler]

Are you for real? The prohibition first appears in Leviticus, one of the oldest books of the Bible. The idea that the early Christian Church of 1700+ years ago foresaw the development of the issue of homosexuality and took steps to prevent it is one of the most ludicrous, absolutely brain dead, not to mention just a bit on the paranoid side, arguments I have ever seen.

So you are an atheist. And therefore anyone who has the unmitigated gall to mention religious beliefs are "out of line." Fuck that. That , too, is the very definition of totalitarianism. And I have been in theology classes in which evolution and other scientific ideas are mentioned. No, they do NOT get the same treatment - not even close. And if one did, I would say the same thing about them - especially in an institution of learning, where free exchange of ideas is supposed to be the ideal. Unlike you totalitarians, most people of faith are quite willing to discuss modern ideas and how they fit into our beliefs. Although the hypothetical claim "I think that Muslims are all stupid" is disrespectful, and should be addressed as such. Saying Christianity is wrong - not so much - its simply an opinion. One which you obviously hold to. Am I supposed to be offended by that statement as a Christian? There are a whole lot of people who do not believe in Christianity. And there are a whole lot of people who believe homosexuality is wrong. But somehow it is OK to repress expression of the former, but not the latter? That is what is wrong with your type. You are so egocentrically convinced you hold the absolute truth, you have no problems telling others to STFU if they don't agree.

No one is outlawing beliefs, or the ability to express them. It's a public school, where there is an order of priorities. One of the top priorities any school should have is protecting it's students.

You may not like it, but I doubt homosexuals see that much difference between someone saying homosexuality is wrong, to saying it's condemned, to saying that God hates homosexuals (and people who say the latter hide behind the same religious clauses and "expression of belief" rationales that you do).

If you want tyranny, try growing up homosexual, where, while you're trying to figure out everything else, you are also trying to figure out why you feel the way you do, often feeling like an outsider, and all the while getting relentlessly bullied for something you didn't choose & have no control over.

 

[poet]

Are you for real? The prohibition first appears in Leviticus, one of the oldest books of the Bible. The idea that the early Christian Church of 1700+ years ago foresaw the development of the issue of homosexuality and took steps to prevent it is one of the most ludicrous, absolutely brain dead, not to mention just a bit on the paranoid side, arguments I have ever seen.

So you are an atheist. And therefore anyone who has the unmitigated gall to mention religious beliefs are "out of line." Fuck that. That , too, is the very definition of totalitarianism. And I have been in theology classes in which evolution and other scientific ideas are mentioned. No, they do NOT get the same treatment - not even close. And if one did, I would say the same thing about them - especially in an institution of learning, where free exchange of ideas is supposed to be the ideal. Unlike you totalitarians, most people of faith are quite willing to discuss modern ideas and how they fit into our beliefs. Although the hypothetical claim "I think that Muslims are all stupid" is disrespectful, and should be addressed as such. Saying Christianity is wrong - not so much - its simply an opinion. One which you obviously hold to. Am I supposed to be offended by that statement as a Christian? There are a whole lot of people who do not believe in Christianity. And there are a whole lot of people who believe homosexuality is wrong. But somehow it is OK to repress expression of the former, but not the latter? That is what is wrong with your type. You are so egocentrically convinced you hold the absolute truth, you have no problems telling others to STFU if they don't agree.

Leviticus? Are you mad? Those were rules established to bond and preserve the Hebrews as a people and for them to survive in a hostile environment. It has no application in the modern world. Look at the Levitical Code and find the edicts and decrees which apply today. I'll wait.

And don't talk to him, talk to me. I'm a Christian. And what you profess and propose is exactly what you're railing against, totalitarianism. And who are you to say that evolution isn't God's plan? Most people of faith? Do you mean evangelicals? There isn't a more closed-minded and backward-thinking group of people than the religious right. Christianity has been co-opted by crazies and zealots, who think that their ideas and world view is God's plan, when nothing could be further from the truth. Christ was all about tolerance, and acceptance of everyone. He invited people to him...not clubbed them over the head, if they balked. Oddly enough, Christ didn't say one word concerning homosexuality. In my estimation, it must not have been an Earth-shaking topic, otherwise he would have covered it in detail. What he expressed often and succinctly, was the gospel of love and inclusion. Something I never see from your kind. You'll forgive me if I reject your brand of Christianity, and gravitate toward the teachings of Christ Jesus...which dot the 4 gospels.

 

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I'm aware that the truth hurts. Please list any or all conspiracy theories concerning whites invading America, being centrally involved in the slave trade, colonizing Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and Australia, and beyond. The list is quite long....you have much research to do. Best be about it.

There is no real evidence that the HIV came from a polio vaccine. that you chose to think otherwise is up to you but it doesn't make it true.

 

[Damocles]

Definitely seems like the christians saw the homosexual thing coming and slipped in the homosexuality clause there, all the "new versions" seem to have it there very boldly, bit of a dead giveaway since very rarely do other parts of the bible mention it. Seems to me(as an atheist) that christians slid in the homosexuality bit so they could wave it around, "SEE SEE ITS IN THERE", now how many of you guys sell all your belongings except for a staff robe and sandals and wander from town to town. Since you're using computers... probably not that many, sooo.


Back on topic, I think the kid was out of line but that doesn't rate a trip to the principle, it rates a "Johnny that's disrespectful be quiet." from the teacher just as if he'd said, "I think that Christianity is wrong" or "I think that muslims are all stupid" not because of what he's saying but because he's being argumentative and disruptive in a class. Bring up evolution in a theology course in college and you'll get the same treatment from the prof, just less politely worded.

LOL. A 6000 year old conspiracy against homosexuals? That makes me grin.

 

[poet]

There is not a grain of truth in the theory that the HIV virus was man made. That you chose to think otherwise is up to you, do you also think the Moon landings were faked and 9/11 was an inside job?

You are, of course, entitled to believe what you chose to believe. As am I. And actually I do believe that NASA hasn't been forthcoming with the truth, as has most government agencies. And I do believe 9/11 was allowed to happen.....else why would American flight schools teach foreigners to learn to fly, but not to land? And known suspects were on no-fly lists, but allowed to come and go freely. And the Bush administration was warned in the summer of 2001, and they pooh poohed the intel. You're obviously stupid. I'm not.

 

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I, respectfully, disagree. Do you suppose the same could be said of Caucasians?

When you think of the wars Caucasians have had with each other.... yes.

When you think of the slave trade, as Tom mentioned, many were sold into slavery by other Africans. When you look at the tribal wars in Africa, the 'ethnic' cleansing in places like the Sudan and Congo. When you think of here in America where black on black crime is so high (mainly gang related) .... yes, I think that is the single biggest threat to Africans today. This is not to excuse the past slave owners, nor the racists of today. I just don't think they are the biggest threat. That said, it is just my opinion.

 

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You are, of course, entitled to believe what you chose to believe. As am I. And actually I do believe that NASA hasn't been forthcoming with the truth, as has most government agencies. And I do believe 9/11 was allowed to happen.....else why would American flight schools teach foreigners to learn to fly, but not to land? And known suspects were on no-fly lists, but allowed to come and go freely. And the Bush administration was warned in the summer of 2001, and they pooh poohed the intel. You're obviously stupid. I'm not.

I subscribe to the cock-up theory of the universe rather than looking for conspiracies at every turn. I consider that anyone who thinks that the Moon landings were faked to be scientifically illiterate.

 

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An honors student in Fort Worth, Texas, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong.

Holly Pope said she was “absolutely stunned” when she received a telephone call from an assistant principal at Western Hills High School informing her that her son, Dakota Ary, had been sent to in-school suspension.

“Dakota is a very well-grounded 14-year-old,” she told Fox News Radio noting that her son is an honors student, plays on the football team and is active in his church youth group. “He’s been in church his whole life and he’s been taught to stand up for what he believes.”

And that’s what got him in trouble.

Dakota was in a German class at the high school when the conversation shifted to religion and homosexuality in Germany. At some point during the conversation, he turned to a friend and said that he was a Christian and “being a homosexual is wrong.”

“It wasn’t directed to anyone except my friend who was sitting behind me,” Dakota told Fox. “I guess [the teacher] heard me. He started yelling. He told me he was going to write me an infraction and send me to the office.”

Dakota was sentenced to one day in-school suspension – and two days of full suspension. His mother was flabbergasted, noting that her son had a spotless record, was an honor student, volunteered at his church and played on the school football team.

Officials at the high school did not return calls for comment. However, the Fort Worth Independent School District issued a statement that read:

“As a matter of course, Fort Worth ISD does not comment on specific employee or student-related issues. Suffice it to say that we are following district policy in our review of the circumstances and any resolution will likewise be in accordance with district policy.”

After a meeting with Pope and her attorney, the school rescinded the two-day suspension so Dakota would be allowed to play in an upcoming football game.

“They’ve righted all the wrongs,” said Matt Krause, an attorney with the Liberty Counsel. “This should have no lasting effect on his academic or personal record going forward.”

Pope contacted the Liberty Counsel immediately after her son was punished.

“I told the school that he should never have been suspended for exercising his Constitutional rights,” Krause told Fox News Radio. “The principal is sincere in trying to do the right thing and hopefully they will tell the teacher, ‘Do not do that anymore.’ He won’t be pushing his agenda.”

Krause called the incident “mind blowing” and said the teacher had frequently brought homosexuality into ninth grade classroom discussions.

“There has been a history with this teacher in the class regarding homosexual topics,” Krause said. “The teacher had posted a picture of two men kissing on a wall that offended some of the students.”

Krause said the picture was posted on the teacher’s “world wall.”

“He told the students this is happening all over the world and you need to accept the fact that homosexuality is just part of our culture now,” Krause said.

The school district would not comment on why a teacher was discussing homosexuality in a ninth grade German class.

“In German class there should be no talk of being pro-Gay or homosexual topics,” Krause said.

Dakota’s mother said she believes the teacher should apologize.

“He should never have been punished,” Pope said. “He didn’t disrupt the class. He wasn’t threatening. He wasn’t hostile. He made a comment to his friend and the teacher overheard it.”

“My son knows people that are homosexual,” she said. “He’s not saying, ‘I don’t like you.’ He’s saying, ‘I’m a Christian and I believe that being that way is wrong.’”

Krause said school leaders told Dakota that in the future he should be careful when and where he talks about his opposition to homosexuality – suggesting that he talk about such matters in the hallway instead of the classroom.

He said Liberty Counsel will monitor the situation to make sure there is no future retaliation. Meantime, Pope said her son will return to the teacher’s classroom.

“I’ve told him to treat this teacher with respect,” she said. “He is your elder. He is your teacher. What his beliefs are or what they are not – outside the school is none of our business.”

Click here to read more on this story from Fox News Radio.

Click here to read more on this story from MyFoxDFW.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/2...boy-for-opposing-homosexuality/#ixzz1YnURTOqs

IF this news story is true, and if the student was punished for the content of what he said, not speaking out of turn, then such a thing is VERY WRONG. As Patrick Henry said, "I may disagree with what you are saying, but Ill defend your right to say it to the death."

 

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When you think of the wars Caucasians have had with each other.... yes.

When you think of the slave trade, as Tom mentioned, many were sold into slavery by other Africans. When you look at the tribal wars in Africa, the 'ethnic' cleansing in places like the Sudan and Congo. When you think of here in America where black on black crime is so high (mainly gang related) .... yes, I think that is the single biggest threat to Africans today. This is not to excuse the past slave owners, nor the racists of today. I just don't think they are the biggest threat. That said, it is just my opinion.

It's the same story when you hear Muslims saying that the West is killing their brothers, studiously ignoring the vast numbers of Muslims killed by fellow Muslims.
A few examples spring to mind, the Bangladesh war 1971, the Iraq-Iran war 1980-88, the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Western Sahara, to name a few.