politics in education have i crossed the line?. i want to express my values and beliefs. but as a...
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Politics in Education
Have I Crossed the Line?
I want to express my values and beliefs. But as a teacher,there’s a line I shouldn’t cross.
When have I crossed the line?
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1. None of these are crossing the line
2. "I will pray for you"
3. "Have a blessed day"
4. Decorating with eggs & chicks around Easter
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1. None of these are crossing the line
2. Hanging a crucifix on the wall
3. Hanging a movie poster with a scene of the crucifixion
4. Wearing a T-shirt from Bible camp
5. Wearing a small crucifix necklace
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1. None of these are crossing the line
2. Recruiting students for an anti-abortion activist group
3. Hanging a poster of an aborted fetus
4. Wearing T-shirt with an anti-abortion message
5. Wearing an anti-abortion lapel pin
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1. None of these are crossing the line
2. Hanging a gay-rights poster
3. Displaying a picture on my desk of my same-sex significant other and me
4. Hanging a tolerance poster
If a student asks me a question about my politics or religion, have I crossed the
line if I say…
"I voted for Barack Obama. I think he'll be a good president. I like what he says about the issues that
matter to me."
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"I voted in favor of gay marriage rights. I believe that gay people in a committed relationship should be able to share
healthcare and the other legal benefits of marriage."
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"I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe that marriage is only between a man and a
woman."
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"I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe God hates gay people and they will burn in
Hell forever."
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"Oh sh*t! I'm not supposed to talk about politics or religion. Go back to your desk and we'll pretend this never
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