Comments on: More on the teacher accused of insulting religion in his class http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/ She escaped from the belly of the liberal beast Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:06:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Right Wing Nut House » THE COUNCIL HAS SPOKEN - DOUBLE TROUBLE EDITION http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18054 Right Wing Nut House » THE COUNCIL HAS SPOKEN - DOUBLE TROUBLE EDITION Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:56:56 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18054 [...] 3. “More on the Teacher Accused of Insulting Religion in His Class” by Bookworm Room [...] [...] 3. “More on the Teacher Accused of Insulting Religion in His Class” by Bookworm Room [...]

]]> By: Jesus Glasses and Bloggers For Chad Farnan « TheScroogeReport http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18047 Jesus Glasses and Bloggers For Chad Farnan « TheScroogeReport Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:00:18 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18047 [...] OTHER BLOGS: StoptheACLU.com: Unhinged Teacher Bashing Christianity FaithandFreedom.us: High School Teacher Attacks Christianity Townhall.com: Offensive Statement Regarding Christianity in the Classroom! Bookwork Room: More on the teacher accused of insulting religion in his class [...] [...] OTHER BLOGS: StoptheACLU.com: Unhinged Teacher Bashing Christianity FaithandFreedom.us: High School Teacher Attacks Christianity Townhall.com: Offensive Statement Regarding Christianity in the Classroom! Bookwork Room: More on the teacher accused of insulting religion in his class [...]

]]> By: Alexander http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18046 Alexander Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:57:16 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18046 This is about a high school sophomore who had enough. He was done listening to Christian bashing and an anti-Christian view given by a teacher who saw his opinion as gospel. Now, (lawsuit or not) it has brought national attention to the fact that anti-Christian rants are many times more acceptable in public places than any mention of Jesus. You can choose to run with the crowd laughing and taunting Jesus (and his followers) or seek Him who is the truth. Please consider visiting <a href="http://thescroogereport.wordpress.com/2007/12/27/jesus-glasses-and-bloggers-for-chad-farnan/" rel="nofollow">Bloggers For Chad Farnan</a> ... lawsuit or not. This is about a high school sophomore who had enough. He was done listening to Christian bashing and an anti-Christian view given by a teacher who saw his opinion as gospel.

Now, (lawsuit or not) it has brought national attention to the fact that anti-Christian rants are many times more acceptable in public places than any mention of Jesus.

You can choose to run with the crowd laughing and taunting Jesus (and his followers) or seek Him who is the truth.

Please consider visiting Bloggers For Chad Farnan … lawsuit or not.

]]> By: ymarsakar http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18049 ymarsakar Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:43:37 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18049 the res judicata hehe. Like the Res Publica. the res judicata hehe. Like the Res Publica.

]]> By: Bookworm http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18050 Bookworm Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:11:49 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18050 It's also a comment on the nature of complaints. When you write a complaint, you throw in everything even vaguely related to the issue, because, in theory, it's a one shot deal. When the litigation ends, the res judicata doctrine says that you can no longer litigate anything that can or should have been tried in the original case. So, you don't take chances, but err on the side of caution by placing everything before the court. It’s also a comment on the nature of complaints. When you write a complaint, you throw in everything even vaguely related to the issue, because, in theory, it’s a one shot deal. When the litigation ends, the res judicata doctrine says that you can no longer litigate anything that can or should have been tried in the original case. So, you don’t take chances, but err on the side of caution by placing everything before the court.

]]> By: Paul http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18048 Paul Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:32:41 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18048 The teacher was out of line, but it's interesting to read what the Plaintiffs included in the Complaint. Much of it is appropriate. That's not to defend the teacher, but only to point out that it's interesting how sensitive "some people" can be when the shoe is on the other foot. The teacher was out of line, but it’s interesting to read what the Plaintiffs included in the Complaint. Much of it is appropriate. That’s not to defend the teacher, but only to point out that it’s interesting how sensitive “some people” can be when the shoe is on the other foot.

]]> By: Watcher’s results « Bookworm Room http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18051 Watcher’s results « Bookworm Room Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:58:28 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18051 [...] More on the Teacher Accused of Insulting Religion in His Class Bookworm Room [...] [...] More on the Teacher Accused of Insulting Religion in His Class Bookworm Room [...]

]]> By: Laer http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18052 Laer Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:58:31 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18052 Hey,. Book, we're going up against each other at Watcher this week ... could be interesting. Good luck, oh thoughtful one. You always make me feel a bit trivial ... Hey,. Book, we’re going up against each other at Watcher this week … could be interesting. Good luck, oh thoughtful one. You always make me feel a bit trivial …

]]> By: Hube http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18053 Hube Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:59:22 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18053 As a former history teacher (I still teach but a different subject) it was ingrained in me NEVER to allow my personal political/cultural views to enter a discussion in class, even when asked by students. In addition, when covering "controversial" topics, it was essential to cover both (or more) sides of the issue. This situation is a no-brainer -- Corbett is WAY out of line. I am, however, wary of using a lawsuit as a first line of recourse. When the student (and attorney) who filed the suit were asked by O'Reilly the other night if they had approached the teacher and/or administration first, the answer was "no." This is wrong, IMO. More often than not, the situation will be resolved then and there. If satisfaction is not evident to Farnan (the student), THEN initiate the lawsuit. Also, it's amazing -- and troubling -- the line of defense used by those who support Corbett. "Academic freedom!" they cry. "Censorship!" Baloney. If Corbett had said everything he said but spoke <i>favorably</i> of religion, the ACLU would be on his arse faster than flies on caca. If Corbett was in a college classroom, he'd enjoy more academic freedom, BTW. But he's in a public HS. As a former history teacher (I still teach but a different subject) it was ingrained in me NEVER to allow my personal political/cultural views to enter a discussion in class, even when asked by students. In addition, when covering “controversial” topics, it was essential to cover both (or more) sides of the issue.

This situation is a no-brainer — Corbett is WAY out of line. I am, however, wary of using a lawsuit as a first line of recourse. When the student (and attorney) who filed the suit were asked by O’Reilly the other night if they had approached the teacher and/or administration first, the answer was “no.” This is wrong, IMO. More often than not, the situation will be resolved then and there. If satisfaction is not evident to Farnan (the student), THEN initiate the lawsuit.

Also, it’s amazing — and troubling — the line of defense used by those who support Corbett. “Academic freedom!” they cry. “Censorship!” Baloney. If Corbett had said everything he said but spoke favorably of religion, the ACLU would be on his arse faster than flies on caca. If Corbett was in a college classroom, he’d enjoy more academic freedom, BTW. But he’s in a public HS.

]]> By: Scott in SF http://www.bookwormroom.com/2007/12/16/more-on-the-teacher-accused-of-insulting-religion-in-his-class/#comment-18055 Scott in SF Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:39:59 +0000 http://proto2.webloggin.com/?p=2250#comment-18055 There is some irony in the thought that Christians now want school house Atheists to be better Relativists! There is some irony in the thought that Christians now want school house Atheists to be better Relativists!

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