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David Farrier's avatar

Apologies for the broken link to the report! It's fixed above, and here it is also:

https://ero.govt.nz/institution/77/bethlehem-college

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Dammit I actually found some of this quite triggering, and I'm not someone inclined to say that. In my professional life I have spent far to much time apologizing for Christians who perpetuate this kind of shit. Not in the sense of excusing them, because there is no excuse for hating anyone and mistreating them for being who they innately are. I'm sorry that some people take an ancient text and misuse it to promote their hate of people who are often incredibly vulnerable. This is religion at its worst. And I can say that because I am an Anglican priest. I don't hate religion, but I really hate religion being used in this way! I believe that religion can be an incredible force for good, it has been in my life...but that is really called into question when people, like those at Bethlehem College, have distorted religion in such a heinous way.

Today I'm not going to do my knee jerk, "not all Christians are like these dickheads", kind of comment. Sadly there are lots of people just like these dickheads out there. It is inexcusable in this day and age to to treat anyone how this school has treated children!!! Thank you David for continuing to shine a light! No one should ever have to endure the kind of homophobia (or any kind of hate) that was rampant when I was at school.

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