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Related: About this forumSchool apologises over Bible and homosexuality worksheet
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-3022255027 November 2014 Last updated at 13:23 GMT
By Peter Coulter
BBC News NI
Gay rights groups have criticised Hunterhouse College in Belfast over the phrasing of questions about homosexuality in a GCSE practice paper.
A Belfast school has apologised after complaints were made about a worksheet on religious views on homosexuality.
Hunterhouse College in Belfast has withdrawn the worksheet after the father of one student complained.
The three questions appeared in a Religious Studies worksheet.
The school said they have an ethos of inclusivity and the worksheet was part of a wider discussion on sexuality on both sides of the debate including extreme opinions.
The questions were in relation to 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11 and were set by teaching staff.
They included:
What do these verses tell us about homosexuals?
Who else is included with homosexuals?
What hope is there for all these people?
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School apologises over Bible and homosexuality worksheet (Original Post)
cbayer
Nov 2014
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dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)1. So, the reich Wing has it all
They have our nation's money
They have our politicians
They have our schools
They steal our votes
They have a monopoly on prescription prices
and they want the internet.
Sheesh.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)2. Hi dixiegrrrrrl!
Nice to see you. NOt sure what this response is all about, but I'm glad you came by.
dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)3. Hope you are Thanksgiving in some wonderful place, Cbayer.
I was alluding to the recent news of the Texas schoolbook contents, and the power that just a teeny number of schoolbook creators have over content.
Plus so much anti spiritual stuff being taught in fundie churches.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)4. I am indeed and I hope you are as well.
I hadn't seen the latest Texas textbook disaster. They really set a low bar, don't that.
Have a great thanksgiving!
LeftishBrit
(41,192 posts)5. This was in Northern Ireland, UK; but has a lot in common with Christian Right nuttiness everywhere
Ian Paisley is dead, but Paisleyism is sadly very much alive.