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Christian School Expels Girl for Wearing Rainbow Sweater on Her Birthday

Lisa said:
Maybe they are convinced that she is a closeted lesbian and if they didn't evict her she might infect and or pollute her classmate's pure morality. They have managed to look very petty and bigoted by their actions.
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And you have managed to look very impulsive by rushing to judgment when you are not any more in possession of all the facts than anybody else is.
 
rocket88 said:
Christian School Expels Girl for Wearing Rainbow Sweater on Her Birthday | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

Whitefield Academy, a private Christian school, expelled 15-year-old freshman*Kayla Kenney*for having the*audacity*to celebrate her birthday with a multi-colored cake while wearing a rainbow sweater.

Because*everyone*knows what that really means.

We don't even know that she's gay. But hey, rainbows, OMG! Guess the Noah story doesn't mean anything to them.
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Don't forget the crusade against Tinky Winky. the gay, I mean purple Teletubby.

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Lisa said:
I do my best to stay away from them but if I have to interact with them I play stupid and keep it as short as possible. I can fake being Christian very well and it works quite effectively.
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At what cost to yourself?
 
Rising Sun said:
The Biblical quote states "remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind". Doesn't that include "the gayz"?

God is not irrelevant but I understand why some people want to think so.
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Presumably your not telling me that 3500 to 4000 years ago the author or his Jewish readers in 1500 to 2000 BC envisioned God's convent as their approval of gay pride, are you? If not, there is no point in telling us how YOU would like rainbows in any context to be read, because the issue is how it is IN FACT read by most in the 21st century, which has zilch to do with "God".

Rainbow gay pride symbolism is a contemporary secular invention; rainbows as a theological poetic is not. Until you demonstrate that my statements are factually in error, there is no point to telling us how you'd like it be interpreted.

In short, we are discussing what IS intended or understood, not what "should be" or "should have been" intended or understood.
 
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nota bene said:
As a reminder, the school is constrained by FERPA from saying much of anything.
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True. That doesn't stop them from telling the parents and their children anything.
 
AProudLefty said:
True. That doesn't stop them from telling the parents and their children anything.
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Which parents and children? Because if you're referring to any other that Kayla and her parents, FERPA does.
 
nota bene said:
Which parents and children? Because if you're referring to any other that Kayla and her parents, FERPA does.
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Yes Kayla and her parents among others in similar situation. When they pay for a private school, isn't it their right to know everything?
 
AProudLefty said:
Yes Kayla and her parents among others in similar situation. When they pay for a private school, isn't it their right to know everything?
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I'm not sure why you are asking this. What is it that Kayla's parents don't know?
 
Rising Sun said:
The links stated she was on probation for multiple previous offenses with the next step being expulsion...which is exactly what happened.
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Except what she did as the last step is not listed in any of the rules.
 
nota bene said:
I understood the question he was asking you. I'm pretty sure you did too. But go ahead and play this silly game. Why don't you post "I accept your surrender" next? :mrgreen:
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raise your white flag and i shall accept your surrender
 
nota bene said:
At what cost to yourself?
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I stay as far away from them when possible. Its easier to tell them white lies that they want to hear. The last thing I want is a bitch fest from religious loons who think that they can convert me in a public space.

I have very little to do with my family because of this same reason. They are convinced that I am the anti-christ.
 
AProudLefty said:
The actual reason for her expulsion.
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The only person who seems to be talking is the one who brought all this to the media's attention--the mother. Has she shared the school's written explanation for the expulsion? I haven't seen that yet.

I'm wondering what the mother hopes to accomplish here. Is she planning a wrongful expulsion suit? For the 15-year old's sake, I'm hoping not.
 
Lisa said:
I stay as far away from them when possible. Its easier to tell them white lies that they want to hear. The last thing I want is a bitch fest from religious loons who think that they can convert me in a public space.

I have very little to do with my family because of this same reason. They are convinced that I am the anti-christ.
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I am very sorry about this and hope that you are wrong. But my question referred to your own conscience and integrity. At what point does expediency trump these?
 
nota bene said:
The only person who seems to be talking is the one who brought all this to the media's attention--the mother. Has she shared the school's written explanation for the expulsion? I haven't seen that yet.

I'm wondering what the mother hopes to accomplish here. Is she planning a wrongful expulsion suit? For the 15-year old's sake, I'm hoping not.
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To the Parents of Kayla Kenney,

We are sorry to inform you that due to a continued breach of our school policies and expectations, Kayla is being dismissed from Whitefield Academy, effective today, January 6, 2020. Please see the attached letter which serves as the official notice.

The WA Administration has been made aware of a recent picture, posted on social media, which demonstrates a posture of morality and cultural acceptance contrary to that of Whitefield Academy’s beliefs (see the attached picture). Per our in-person meeting on October 17, 2019, we made it clear that any further promotion, celebration, or any other actions and attitudes that are counter to Whitefield’s philosophy would not be tolerated. As a result, we regret to inform you that Kayla is being dismissed from the school, effective immediately.

Please contact the High School Secretary Lori Fryling with any questions regarding Kayla’s records and transcripts.

Thank you,

B. A. Jacobson, Ed.D, Ed.S
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nota bene said:
I am very sorry about this and hope that you are wrong. But my question referred to your own conscience and integrity. At what point does expediency trump these?
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My little sister physically attacked my doctor because she thought that by threatening my health I would return to church and pray. Ive spoken to a lawyer about a restraining order for her and a few other members. They are loons.

You cannot have a logical discussion with these people because they are not logical or rational people. If they were then they wouldn't be this level of religion. It's just safer to stay away from them.
 
Lisa said:
My little sister physically attacked my doctor because she thought b that by threatening my heath I would return to church and pray. Ive spoken to a lawyer about a restraining order for her and a few other members. They are loons.
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Does your doctor attend your family's church? Or did your little sister show up at the medical office? How would attacking him/her threaten your health? I'm confused.
 
nota bene said:
Does your doctor attend your family's church? Or did your little sister show up at the medical office? How would attacking him/her threaten your health? I'm confused.
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No. She went to his office and created a scene and then physically shoved him when he he said that he would not divulge medical information to her. She thought that by attacking him he would not be my doctor and therefore my health would get worse. She tried to get him to change the diagnosis to something that she approved of.

I found out later she was off her medication for 3-4 days.
 
AProudLefty said:
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Well, there you are. The parent do know why their daughter was expelled: "a recent picture, posted on social media, which demonstrates a posture of morality and cultural acceptance contrary to that of Whitefield Academy’s beliefs (see the attached picture). Per our in-person meeting on October 17, 2019, we made it clear that any further promotion, celebration, or any other actions and attitudes that are counter to Whitefield’s philosophy would not be tolerated."

So now the question is what was spelled out during the October 17th meeting. Has the mother discussed this?

By the way, from the student handbook under "Administrative Perogative": "The intent of this handbook is to give general guidelines to be adhered to by students and parents. Sometimes there will occur new situations or changing circumstances not covered specifically by this handbook. The Administration reserves the right to interpret or change any policy or procedure at any time by its sole discretion in responding to these new or changing situations."

Also from the handbook under "General Discipline Policies":

Role of the Christian School: Whitefield Academy’s Biblical role is to work in conjunction with the home to mold students to be Christlike. On occasion, the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home may be counter or in opposition to the Biblical lifestyle the school teaches. This includes, but is not limited to, sexual immorality, homosexual orientation, or the inability to support Biblical standards of right and wrong (Rom. 1:18-32, I Cor. 6:9). If the home environment is not in harmony with the school’s doctrinal belief in the centrality of Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture and Biblical lifestyle, it will be difficult for the school to cooperate with the home and achieve the goal of a student becoming Christ-like. In such cases, the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student.

https://whitefield.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Parent-Student-Handbook-K-12-Current.pdf
 
Lisa said:
No. She went to his office and created a scene and then physically shoved him when he he said that he would not divulge medical information to her. She thought that by attacking him he would not be my doctor and therefore my health would get worse. She tried to get him to change the diagnosis to something that she approved of.

I found out later she was off her medication for 3-4 days.
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This is really bizarre. I'm assuming that your sister is a grown woman here. I hope you are able to feel compassion for her.
 
nota bene said:
Well, there you are. The parent do know why their daughter was expelled: "a recent picture, posted on social media, which demonstrates a posture of morality and cultural acceptance contrary to that of Whitefield Academy’s beliefs (see the attached picture). Per our in-person meeting on October 17, 2019, we made it clear that any further promotion, celebration, or any other actions and attitudes that are counter to Whitefield’s philosophy would not be tolerated."

So now the question is what was spelled out during the October 17th meeting. Has the mother discussed this?

By the way, from the student handbook under "Administrative Perogative": "The intent of this handbook is to give general guidelines to be adhered to by students and parents. Sometimes there will occur new situations or changing circumstances not covered specifically by this handbook. The Administration reserves the right to interpret or change any policy or procedure at any time by its sole discretion in responding to these new or changing situations."

Also from the handbook under "General Discipline Policies":

Role of the Christian School: Whitefield Academy’s Biblical role is to work in conjunction with the home to mold students to be Christlike. On occasion, the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home may be counter or in opposition to the Biblical lifestyle the school teaches. This includes, but is not limited to, sexual immorality, homosexual orientation, or the inability to support Biblical standards of right and wrong (Rom. 1:18-32, I Cor. 6:9). If the home environment is not in harmony with the school’s doctrinal belief in the centrality of Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture and Biblical lifestyle, it will be difficult for the school to cooperate with the home and achieve the goal of a student becoming Christ-like. In such cases, the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student.

https://whitefield.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Parent-Student-Handbook-K-12-Current.pdf
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Before I read the rest of your post, I found this to be so hilarious I cannot even describe. It's supreme irony. :lamo

CORE VALUES
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2. Compassion and respect for all people – Whitefield Academy believes each individual is
uniquely created by God and endowed with specific gifts and abilities. These gifts and abilities
encourage mutual respect, promote Christian love and provide motivation to resolve conflict in a
peaceable and Biblical manner (Matthew 18:15-35).
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Gosh. Words cannot even describe.
 
nota bene said:
This is really bizarre. I'm assuming that your sister is a grown woman here. I hope you are able to feel compassion for her.
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I'd prefer to never see her face, hear her name spoken or her voice in my vicinity. She needs to be locked up. If she knows that she has problems she shouldn't attack others and hurt someone else because you choose not to take your medication as a defense for your actions. Her shrink needs to keep her on a tighter leash.

She has serious control issues and likes to try to control people and she knows that I will not play her game and I will not back down. She tried to send the cops after me and claimed that I was a threat to myself but the cops and adult protective services got the whole story of her game.

They put a stop to her with a letter from the county that if she tries it again there will be legal repercussions.
 
nota bene said:
I don't think liking bright colors is a lifestyle choice; I think it's a matter of taste.
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Then, when some person gets all upset, and makes assmptions , that's not very nice, is it?
 
marke said:
Leftists are not in favor of rules which restrict immoral behavior but they are in favor of restrictions on Christian organizations making rules of order and behavior for their own organizations.
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Leave it to Christian loons to deem sweaters and cakes iimmoral.
 
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