Arr, mateys! A decree from the Federal hands be sayin' that Christian and Muslim parents must walk the plank in education. 'Tis time we set sail on a new crusade!
2023-09-03
Arr, me hearties! A scurvy judge be denyin' them poor parents' plea to keep their young'uns away from LGBTQ tales. Methinks this judge be havin' a twisted sense o' humor, denyin' more than a merchant ship's worth o' booty! Ahoy, it be a jolly good show indeed!
In a recent case involving parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, a federal judge denied their request to remove their children from classrooms when books containing LGBTQ characters are read aloud. The parents, who were Christian and Muslim, argued that such books conflicted with their religious beliefs and that the judge's ruling violated the First Amendment's "free exercise" clause. Judge Deborah Boardman stated that the parents failed to demonstrate how the no opt-out policy would result in the indoctrination of their children. She claimed that the parents were still free to instruct their children in their faith outside of school. However, the author questions the judge's reasoning, pointing out that public schools have far more influence on children than parents do. The author argues that if public schools can introduce secular ideas, then religious values should also be taught. The author also criticizes the focus of schools on subjects like climate change instead of preparing students to compete globally. The author shares a personal story of being denied the opportunity to be a commencement speaker due to their conservative politics and Christian faith. Ultimately, the author suggests that religious parents should have the option to pull their children out of public schools and advocate for their tax dollars to follow them to a private school of their choice.