Isn’t this teacher being closed minded? His way or get bad grades... Yes this particular issue is about GOD but it could easily be about anything we may disagree with a teacher about. Here are a few examples: teacher that eats red meat—student is a vegetarian- grade = D, Teacher is a Democrat—student is a Republication- grade =F, saved the best for last - teacher is a Red Sox fan—student is a Yankee fan—no grade, just expelled.
OK a little farfetched.
As Americans we have the right to disagree, to have our own opinions and beliefs. I am a member of the ACLJ and have signed the petition, not because it is about GOD but because it is about our freedom and the rights that have inherited through the Constitution. So give it a fair shake and read the letter and if you agree please sign the petition. The following is an excerpt from the ACLJ letter.
And at the ACLJ, we strongly object (you can even read our demand letter online for all the details). And after you read the facts, I know you will agree that we cannot allow this situation to continue and spiral out of control. We are prepared to go the distance - to file a lawsuit, if necessary - to help Gina and other college students in similar situations across the country. But we need your help for maximum--and immediate--impact.
Here are the facts:
Gina is an excellent student. Her grade point average is a 3.9 out of a possible 4.0. She has good relationships with her professors at Suffolk County Community College (SCCC).
Introduction to Philosophy is a required class for all students at SCCC.
For the first several class assignments, Gina received perfect grades.
That all changed when God and religion became prominent topics of class discussion and her refusal to compromise her Christian faith became apparent.
Her professor, Philip P., has not only docked her grades ... he has repeatedly derided Gina for her faith in online class discussions, calling her ''close-minded,'' ''uncritical,'' ''hurtful,'' and ''blinded by belief'' simply because she will not adopt his way of thinking. He has also said that to engage in dialogue, you have to at least acknowledge the possibility that God does not exist.
Add your name to our National Petition of Protest RIGHT NOW - as we make every effort to alert and inform SCCC and this professor of Gina's First Amendment rights and call for an end to this religious hostility.
I will keep you updated on the ACLJ's work to protect the constitutional rights of students around the country. Thank you.
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