Instead of teaching economics, which is his area of expertise, a teacher named Johnson “Jay” McDowell promoted homosexuality in his classroom. The student has filed a complaint against his teacher because he was subjected to the teacher’s “bullying.”
The Catholic student was asked a question on homosexuality and answered with his opinion, which consisted of a biblically based perspective.
From WND: Richard Thomas of the Thomas More Law Center stated, “Rather than teach the required economics curriculum for which he is paid, McDowell, with the full knowledge of school officials, used his position of authority to promote his homosexual agenda at taxpayers’ expense.”
“This case points out the outrageous way in which homosexual activists have turned our public schools into indoctrination centers, and are seeking to eradicate all religious and moral opposition to their agenda,” he said.
The teacher, Johnson McDowell, ordered a student to remove a Confederate flag buckle because he considered it to be “offensive”. Daniel Glowacki, a student pointed out the hypocrisy of the situation: “that the teacher is able to promote a message that might be considered offensive to students but students aren’t allowed to wear clothing that expresses a message that is offensive to the teacher.”
The teacher asked Glowacki about his feelings on homosexuality. He responded that as a Catholic he was offended by the lifestyle choice.
Apparently the student was ordered to leave the classroom with the threat of suspension hanging over his head. Homosexual activists called Glowacki’s religious opinions “hate”.
First of all, the teacher is paid to teach economics so there was no reason for him to even broach the subject of homosexuality. Second, it is obvious that the teacher only allows one opinion in his classroom, and that has to be aligned with his opinion. Third, for him to punish a student for answering the question he asked is hateful, intolerant, bigoted, childish, and disrespectful. The hostility toward traditional Christians views is apparent also. We must continue fighting against Christianophobia.
Talking of ‘phobias’, it seems we are living in ‘n world that somehow became ‘heterophobic’.
People wonder why homeschooling is on the rise. Thank you for sharing this story.
I have to salute this Student. We must always be ready to defend the Truth for which Christ became Man, lived, taught, died and resurrected to save us. We are called upon to protect this Truth and defend it, always and everywhere as “Soldiers of Christ”. We should not allow ourselves to be intimidated by being called hateful, intolerant, bigoted, childish, or disrespectful. Jesus Christ Himself was called all these names. “If they hated Me, they will hate you, too”. Let us all stand firm as His “Sheep”.
I wonder why any parent would allow their children to step foot in a public school?
There is an important distinction between allowing adults to make their own life choices, and shoving one’s opinion on those choices down the throats of children who’ve been entrusted to your care.
Sadly, this difference seems purposely obscured by many activists.
Good on the student for standing up for himself, and good on the Thomas Moore folks for taking his case.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Teresa and Husband!
Lin
I want to thank all of you for your thoughtful comments. Public schools are filled with immorality. Public schools sure are dangerous to kids well being. I feel sorry for the poor folks who send their children to public schools. Other than poor single mothers whose options are limited I can’t understand why anyone would send their children to public schools. I am noticing more and more young folks who are willing to stand up for what is right. This is a good sign and I hope this trend continues and forces this type of discrimination to stop.
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Blessings all year through.