I think this is horrible.

[kenny]

As a child I was also deeply harmed by those people, yes those people.

I respect freedom of religion, EXCEPT when they harm people.
IMO we need a USSC ruling limiting religions' freedom to do harm.

A 2nd grader at a Christian school was expelled for telling another girl she had a crush on her, mother says | CNN

An 8-year-old student was kicked out of a Christian elementary school, after she told another female student she had a crush on her, the mother says.

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[GoldenTouch]

As a child I was also deeply harmed by those people.

A 2nd grader at a Christian school was expelled for telling another girl she had a crush on her, mother says | CNN

An 8-year-old student was kicked out of a Christian elementary school, after she told another female student she had a crush on her, the mother says.

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I have no words....

 

[Made in London]

This is pure evil on the part of the school.This could emotionally scar this child for life. I can't believe this can still be going on in this day & age

 

[ForteKitty]

The little girl's reaction was devastating to read. My friend's 4 year old daughter came home from her father's one day, sobbing and belligerent because "dad said you are going to hell because you don't believe in Jesus. Please tell me that's not true, I don't want you to go to hell. they will hurt you and i will never see you again." My friend is not religious, and neither was he when they got married, but she believed in freedom of religion and left that choice up to her daughter. She didn't realize her ex was brainwashing their child every other weekend. Kid never talked about it because she was afraid to hurt mom's feelings, but she reached a point where she couldn't hold it in any longer. A freaking 4 year old being concerned about something like that broke me...

Apparently they'd stay home and read the bible and he'd tell her all the ways a bad person like her mother would go to hell. Like her decision to leave his emotionally abusive arse was reason enough for her to go to hell because women are supposed to accept being controlled. I wanted to stab him.

eta: little girl is 6 now and in therapy

 

[Mekp]

Horrifying.

I went to a publicly funded Catholic school growing up (80s and 90s) and it was not progressive at all. Having said that, at least they didn't kick people out for having different viewpoints - I was very vocal about LGBTQ rights and while I was told I was wrong I was never disciplined for it. At least not the students. Teachers were held to a different standard and I know one was fired when it was discovered she was in a relationship with a woman.
I think the Catholic schools around here are a bit better now. I imagine the private religious schools are worse.

 

[rainydaze]

Yet another heartbreaking case of misdirected shame.

Shame on the school and the people who made this decision.

 

[MMtwo]

I remember a card from My daughter in Bible School (my Mom goes to church and is deeply religious)

"Happy Mother's Day Mom. I wish you were a Christian."

Ugh.

 

[MamaBee]

I was shaking my head reading that article. I can’t even think of the right words to say how upset I am to read it. As a parent I would be outraged if that happened to my child. I’m outraged and she’s not mine..

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

This is just horrible. It breaks my heart when I hear things like this. I went to Catholic school for 12 years during the '70s and '80. Thankfully I was taught, by my family and in school, to be accepting and embrace people of all religions, ethnicities, races, sexual preference, etc. I was a little bit shocked when I attended college and began to see more prejudice, including against me. Very, very sad.

 

[lovedogs]

This makes me furious

 

[yennyfire]

Good Lord...way to practice that Christian love and acceptance!

 

[jaysonsmom]

I get sick to my stomach when I hear about this type of action by so-called Christians. You can be Christian and be LGBTQ+. Please do not think all Christians are like this. We are called to love all mankind, and my own family plus my church family are filled with loving LGBTQ+ members. Being Christian and being LGBTQ is not mutually exclusive. God loves all of his creations.

 

[carbonfan]

This makes me so upset. There are so many amazing examples of Christians who are inclusive and even progressive, people who love and value everyone. But all too often we are seeing glaring examples of the teachings being twisted to suit a group's particular preferences, cases in which religion is absolutely being used for harm, which was never the intent of the teachings. There is absolutely nothing Christian about such actions; they reflect the people involved rather than the religion they proclaim. It is both infuriating and incredibly sad, and it has to change.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

There is good and bad in every group, religious groups are no exception.

 

[RockOnReen]

This sounds like a case of ignorant, small-minded people misapplying rules to vilify what is likely an innocent childhood expression of affection. And did they really have to kick the whole family out? In any case, I hope the mom finds a more healthy and loving environment for her kids than what's being offered at the "Christian" school.

 

[ean]

Blegh. I remember when I went to this Christian school in HS where we’re not allowed to wear pants, show knees, or have haircuts that show the neck. We’re also constantly hounded about getting “saved” and getting your loved ones saved so they don’t suffer in hell. You are also threatened with expulsion for being in a relationship, and I’ve ended up in the principal’s office multiple times because I kept my hair in an angled bob cut. (Thus, showing my neck and tempting all the boys, apparently).

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

Horrible.


My kids went to a catholic school before we moved.
Their openly gay teacher was the most awesome teacher they've ever had the privilege of learning from. He was deeply anchored in his faith and shared with me how happy he is that he could be himself in all aspects of his life.
This should be possible for everyone!

 

[luv2sparkle]

I agree, that is horrible. There is a lot of damage christian school can do. My own kids experienced a lot of it, and we continually fought it. Still, I am glad they went, and more important to me, is they are glad they went. It provided much dialog on how people can be so wrong. People are people and they will never be perfect. We had to stand up for them many times, and twice pull them out of the school.
They also attended public school and the people there were just as messed up. I could tell you stories for hours.
I am so glad this mom stood up for her daughter and removed her. It sounds like she is doing well and has been encouraged by the support she has received.

 

[Missy]

How can love be wrong?

IMO if there was more love in the world, less intolerance and less hate and less indifference, the world would be a better place.

Shame on them.