Posted on 1/25/2008, 11:29:44 AM by Man50D
A California judge has ruled that Christian schools can set standards for behavior for their students, and impose penalties if they are not met.
The decision comes from Riverside County Superior Court Judge Gloria Trask, who found "no triable issues" on claims that a Christian school discriminated against two girls because of their perceived sexual orientation, according to a report in the North County Times.
Trask recently dismissed the claims made against California Lutheran High School in Wildomar by the two girls and their parents.
The case developed in 2005 when the girls, members of the junior class, were expelled after school officials noticed behavior by the two that may have indicated a lesbian relationship.
The lawsuit filed by the girls and the parents then alleged the California Lutheran High School Association – which oversees operation of the Wildomar school – engaged in discrimination, invasion of privacy and unfair business practices in its handling and ultimate dismissal of two juniors.
The students were summoned into the office of Principal Gregory Bork, the lawsuit claimed, where Bork "individually and separately interrogated the (students) in a closed room, without the parents' knowledge or consent ... and asked (them) inappropriate and personal questions such as whether they loved one another and were lesbians."
"In such a manner, Bork coerced one of the (students) to admit that she 'loves' the other," a court document stated.
The next day, the parents received a phone call from Bork informing them the board had decided to expel the students. One day later, the parents confronted the principal in person and by phone and were told the two girls could not remain at school "with those feelings."
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Go create a lesbian school and keep out all the straight people who want to get in! ;)
"It's not right to enroll in a school that has certain defined beliefs and rules, and then decide you don't want to comply," he wrote. "Simply enroll in a different school that closer matches your idealogy (sic). Don't sue to try to make the existing school what you want it to be."
"This was obviously an attack by the 'diversity' crowd on another religious institution," added "Watch out." "They are dead set on destroying any mention of or exercise of religious freedom."
And Peter added, "Think people think …. If you as a parent sign on a dotted line accepting the rules of the private school, then disciplinary action against your son or daughter should be expected when they break the rules. Face the consequences and move on."
While I agree with the outcome - I do not agree with the teacher or pricipal interogaiting the student on a subject like this without an adult Guardian or Parent present. If it was my kid I would have smacked her then punched him -hey but that’s just me - I wouldn’t want an adult putting words in my kids mouth or thoughts in their mind.
Mel
Want to be the lezzies will appeal this decision? They HAVE to have it their way!
I agree with you this far; the rest, anger management, dude.
What I am surprised about is that this ruling came from a California judge. I wonder if this has ended this judge’s career? I hope not.
ping for later
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