After Learning Their Kids’ Teacher Is Gay This Parent Pulls Them Out Of Class, And Teacher’s Response Is Brilliant
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A performing arts teacher in London, England got quite a shock when he received a text message from a parent of a couple of his students, announcing that they would be pulled from his class because of his ‘lifestyle’ choices.
Basically, Michael is gay and the parent, as a Christian, didn’t approve and was worried about his ‘influence’ on the children. Now, how this parent plans to continue their kids’ education in theatre without ever encountering a gay person is a mystery as, as Michael quite eloquently puts it, “theatre without gays is like cooking without spices.” So good luck with that.
Michael’s response to what was no doubt a hurtful announcement; the suggestion that his profession and passion for teaching is somehow effected by his sexuality, was applause-worthy and was widely shared on Twitter. Scroll down to read it all for yourself, and let us know what you think. Was he right to respond in this way? Or does the parent have the right to a refund? Join the discussion!
This is performing arts teacher Michael
He got a quite a shocking message from a parent of his students about his ‘lifestyle’
Here’s how people reacted
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I f**king HATE when these people write that "as a Christian" they can't tolerate this or that. What they should be writing is "as a narrow-minded, self-centered medieval concervative person with a primitive view on religion". As a Christian, I get furious when these kinds of people are allowed to be the ones defining what religion is, making people view religion as something restrictive, downputting and discriminating, when it is in fact the exact opposite.
Thank you! I couldn't agree more!
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No you what its like to be muslim, and have to deal with you guys making incorrect conclusions about our faith based on the actions of a few idiots.
Chazz M. good
I grew up in a catholic familly that never had any trouble with me being bi. The only "bad" reaction to my coming out was my great aunt "now that's official, tell your girlfriend no one should die her hair in red." ;p I try not to hate those "christians" (no capital in their case) because hate is not something I want in my life. Of course I'm furious about their speech/behavior but I'm also puzzle. Justifying their hate of someone by their faith in Jesus Christ? The One that gave the command to love one another?
According to these Christians, we shouldn't accept people who are different to us. You know, just like Jesus said... Basically, they are religious fundamentalists, much like those from other religions that we are told represent their religion as a whole.
Really? I would love to say you are right, but hearing the words of our pope nowadays let me think that the chritian church really is bigot and bad influenced by heart. i am german and he harshly speaks against the german church which wants to allowed to marry gay people and other more modern stuff, like let priests marry abd so on, that he will not allow that and we are wrong to want that and its wrong to let us marry... well time to quit for many people
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I was raised christian (but not overly strict) but am not very religious myself today, but recently there was a documentary or something where it was said that historically Christianity "invented" empathy so to speak and that tolerance, human rights etc. all have their roots in Christianity. I had no idea.
Yes because before christianity we were all bastards to each other and killed people for having others gods, for being witches, for being gay, we burned books and banned knowledge. thanks the heavens christianity came to save us from all of that.
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Hey, I didn't say I personally believe in it. That a religion invented a human emotion is absurd. Religion can be seen as a tool. It can be used for some of the worst, most reprehensible deeds (as a motivator as well as a excuse) but it can also be used for good and you can't deny its positive influences either. I don't see Christianity as "my" religion but I can't deny it's influence it's had on my life and in my way of thinking, and in a way still has after decades of not being a part of it (I tried to keep the best lessons and leave everything else behind but religion is a part of society even influencing laws here. I can criticize it but I can't always ignore it.) P.S. According to one of its critics, the book where this theory comes from seems to be politically motivated and not in a good way :( Looks like some people are trying to reinterpreted history again and influence people to vote a certain way in an upcoming election in Bavaria...using religion :(
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I think it was an interview to a new german book "Der Skandal der Skandale: Die geheime Geschichte des Christentums" (The scandal of scandals: The secret history of Christianity) written by Manfred Lütz but I'm not 100% sure. I've just read some critics of it and not all of them are positive.
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Unfortunately your comment is no different...the woman isn't tolerant of homosexuality and you're not tolerant of other peoples belief. Is the woman wrong, no. But are her child(ren) missing on an opportunity to better their family, yes. Tolerance isn't a one way street and to sit on a soap box - which most people do - isn't a way to finish the conversation. As Michael did, best to acknowledge and move down the road.
We should be tolerant of intolerance. That's the dumbest garbage I have ever heard.
He should be "tolerant" of hate? What a crock. Not all opinions are worthy of discussion, and NO ONE should get a pass for being a bigot. The so-called "xtian" parent needed a smart kick to the backside and he got it. // And before you start whining about "free speech" (because I know you will) - the First Amendment right to speech ONLY prevents the government from censoring speech. You CAN say whatever you want.... but you DON'T get to avoid consequences for your garbage.
No the teacher does not need to be tolerant of her beliefs. What if the issue was that he was Mexican or Black? the what should he still respect her beliefs? No If you belief system is discriminatory or bigoted then it disserves no respect.
Read that a die hard christian girl that was raised to believe gay was a "choice" got a verbal slap in the face when her dormmate's gay friends said "we get physically attacked, verbally abused, discriminated against, denied access to basics and are threatened daily just because of who we love. Why would anyone choose this?" After that, she questioned what her parents had taught her about being a good Christian.
My mom has always said no one would choose to be gay for those exact reasons.
I'm gay. And I'm glad my son is straight. It's easier for him and no parent want's their kid to have a hard time.
Gerry Higgins good for you! I am straight so I will never fully understand your position but I fully support everyone with the will to be themselves.
I f**king HATE when these people write that "as a Christian" they can't tolerate this or that. What they should be writing is "as a narrow-minded, self-centered medieval concervative person with a primitive view on religion". As a Christian, I get furious when these kinds of people are allowed to be the ones defining what religion is, making people view religion as something restrictive, downputting and discriminating, when it is in fact the exact opposite.
Thank you! I couldn't agree more!
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
No you what its like to be muslim, and have to deal with you guys making incorrect conclusions about our faith based on the actions of a few idiots.
Chazz M. good
I grew up in a catholic familly that never had any trouble with me being bi. The only "bad" reaction to my coming out was my great aunt "now that's official, tell your girlfriend no one should die her hair in red." ;p I try not to hate those "christians" (no capital in their case) because hate is not something I want in my life. Of course I'm furious about their speech/behavior but I'm also puzzle. Justifying their hate of someone by their faith in Jesus Christ? The One that gave the command to love one another?
According to these Christians, we shouldn't accept people who are different to us. You know, just like Jesus said... Basically, they are religious fundamentalists, much like those from other religions that we are told represent their religion as a whole.
Really? I would love to say you are right, but hearing the words of our pope nowadays let me think that the chritian church really is bigot and bad influenced by heart. i am german and he harshly speaks against the german church which wants to allowed to marry gay people and other more modern stuff, like let priests marry abd so on, that he will not allow that and we are wrong to want that and its wrong to let us marry... well time to quit for many people
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I was raised christian (but not overly strict) but am not very religious myself today, but recently there was a documentary or something where it was said that historically Christianity "invented" empathy so to speak and that tolerance, human rights etc. all have their roots in Christianity. I had no idea.
Yes because before christianity we were all bastards to each other and killed people for having others gods, for being witches, for being gay, we burned books and banned knowledge. thanks the heavens christianity came to save us from all of that.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Hey, I didn't say I personally believe in it. That a religion invented a human emotion is absurd. Religion can be seen as a tool. It can be used for some of the worst, most reprehensible deeds (as a motivator as well as a excuse) but it can also be used for good and you can't deny its positive influences either. I don't see Christianity as "my" religion but I can't deny it's influence it's had on my life and in my way of thinking, and in a way still has after decades of not being a part of it (I tried to keep the best lessons and leave everything else behind but religion is a part of society even influencing laws here. I can criticize it but I can't always ignore it.) P.S. According to one of its critics, the book where this theory comes from seems to be politically motivated and not in a good way :( Looks like some people are trying to reinterpreted history again and influence people to vote a certain way in an upcoming election in Bavaria...using religion :(
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I think it was an interview to a new german book "Der Skandal der Skandale: Die geheime Geschichte des Christentums" (The scandal of scandals: The secret history of Christianity) written by Manfred Lütz but I'm not 100% sure. I've just read some critics of it and not all of them are positive.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Unfortunately your comment is no different...the woman isn't tolerant of homosexuality and you're not tolerant of other peoples belief. Is the woman wrong, no. But are her child(ren) missing on an opportunity to better their family, yes. Tolerance isn't a one way street and to sit on a soap box - which most people do - isn't a way to finish the conversation. As Michael did, best to acknowledge and move down the road.
We should be tolerant of intolerance. That's the dumbest garbage I have ever heard.
He should be "tolerant" of hate? What a crock. Not all opinions are worthy of discussion, and NO ONE should get a pass for being a bigot. The so-called "xtian" parent needed a smart kick to the backside and he got it. // And before you start whining about "free speech" (because I know you will) - the First Amendment right to speech ONLY prevents the government from censoring speech. You CAN say whatever you want.... but you DON'T get to avoid consequences for your garbage.
No the teacher does not need to be tolerant of her beliefs. What if the issue was that he was Mexican or Black? the what should he still respect her beliefs? No If you belief system is discriminatory or bigoted then it disserves no respect.
Read that a die hard christian girl that was raised to believe gay was a "choice" got a verbal slap in the face when her dormmate's gay friends said "we get physically attacked, verbally abused, discriminated against, denied access to basics and are threatened daily just because of who we love. Why would anyone choose this?" After that, she questioned what her parents had taught her about being a good Christian.
My mom has always said no one would choose to be gay for those exact reasons.
I'm gay. And I'm glad my son is straight. It's easier for him and no parent want's their kid to have a hard time.
Gerry Higgins good for you! I am straight so I will never fully understand your position but I fully support everyone with the will to be themselves.