Way to go Mississippi

[smileyeagle1021]

And by way to go, I mean you have finally done something that may finally drive my mother away from the church (yes, I know, I'm bitter, but I've earned that right).
Constance sent to fake prom

Yup, the conservative Christian's hate the idea of equality so much that they committed a conspiracy to make sure that a lesbian could not attend Prom. They also sent two kids with learning disabilities there... God, does the Christian hatred know no bounds... they hate homosexuals and the disabled. Only 7 people were sent to that prom, no mention was made of what was "wrong" with the other three, but I'm sure they were sent there for equally Christian reasons.

These people disgust me.

[Greenday]

You honestly expected something different to happen? I'm not surprised at all. Way to keep the stereotypes going strong for the South, Mississippi!

[Ghel]

Smiley, the way you say "the church" makes it look like you think that every Christian group thinks exactly the same way. And we all know that's not true. There are as many different sets of beliefs as there are Christians.

But it wasn't the local church that did this (not officially, anyway). It was the school and the school board that canceled prom. From your link, it seems that it was one of the students that directed Ms. McMillen to the "fake" prom.

I agree that the whole situation is horrible. And though the church's teachings are most likely what prompted the school's and students' actions, it is the individuals, not the church, who are discriminating against this student.

[smileyeagle1021]

it is the individuals, not the church, who are discriminating against this student.

after living in what might as well be a theocracy for 5 years, I see very little difference between the two. A church is only as good as it's members, which is why I refuse to ever again be a member of one, I refuse to let them bring me down more than they have.
Considering the United Methodist Church lied to me and said I'd be accepted and pretended to welcome me with open arms and gladly took my money... which they then turned around and used to block marriage equality in Maine. I haven't told them I left because I know it costs them a few bucks a month to mail me their newsletter and that is a few bucks a month they can't spend betraying others. So whether or not any one church was responsible for this debacle or as you said, individuals following what they believe to be the teachings of the church, the church is guilty as sin.

[Fryk]

If the chaperones were all at the country club, then to me it sounds like the other kids organized their own thing and didn't invite her. Sounds more like the kids are to blame.

[elsporko]

While this sucks for the lesbian, this was a private event. The last time I checked the government can't force people to be friends.

[Rapscallion]

While this sucks for the lesbian, this was a private event. The last time I checked the government can't force people to be friends.

This isn't about forcing people to be friends, this is a clear case of conspiracy to discriminate.

I don't know the US's laws well enough, but I rather think that the schools come under federal anti-discrimination legislation, and since the country club event was eventually declared to be the official alternative to the prom then it's a school event and comes under those laws.

Rapscallion

[Ghel]

Well, unfortunately, the school probably won't get any backlash regarding the "fake" prom because they can say it was organized by the students and their parents. On the other hand, the court ruling says that this kind of thing can't happen again.

[Arcade Man D]

While this sucks for the lesbian, this was a private event. The last time I checked the government can't force people to be friends.

The private event *was* set up by the school. So yes, it was an attempt to make an end-run around the court rulings.

[Nyoibo]

And one of the reasons the court didn't force them to re-instate the prom was because it was understood she was invited to the private party.

[smileyeagle1021]

While this sucks for the lesbian, this was a private event. The last time I checked the government can't force people to be friends.

No, they can't... that doesn't change the fact that everyone involved is the vilest of vile and proves just how right I am to despise the church.
I'm to the point that I haven't told the Methodist church that I've left because I know it costs them a few bucks a month to send me a newsletter and that's a few buck a month they can't spend on Christ's spread of hatred.

[elsporko]

Good point. This action that is has nothing to do with any church proves that churches are evil and you are a bigot.

[Nyoibo]

While this sucks for the lesbian, this was a private event. The last time I checked the government can't force people to be friends.

Not, it can't force them to be friends, but it can force them to interact.

"The judge declined to force the school district to hold the prom because a parent-sponsored, private prom was being organized — and the understanding was that McMillen and her date were invited to that event."

Otherwise it looks like the judge would have made the school put the prom on.

[smileyeagle1021]

Good point. This action that is has nothing to do with any church proves that churches are evil and you are a bigot.

Yes, they are the pot, I am the kettle, we are well acquainted. I never claimed I wasn't bigoted, just that after all that has happened in my life that I've earned that privilege and that it is mostly justified.

[telecom_goddess]

looks like elsporko is banned now...guess he said one too many!