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To: Brumar89 who wrote (63649)	12/6/2014 8:29:16 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 69300

All schools must back same-sex marriage, say Scottish humanists The Humanist Society Scotland wants all schools to promote same-sex marriage. Parties back campaign to end opt-out on teaching about same-sex marriage (heraldscotland.com, 18 November 2014) Saying ‘I don’t’ to same-sex marriage (tes.co.uk, 07 November 2014) Scottish sex ed guidance ignores traditional marriage (07 January 2014) Fri, 21 Nov 2014 The Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) is calling on the Scottish Parliament to force teachers to promote same-sex marriage, even if it contravenes their religious conscience. Responding to draft sex and relationship education guidance for schools, the HSS said that allowing faith schools to uphold a traditional marriage view “goes against equality”. The call, which is backed by two MSPs, has been criticised by The Christian Institute. ‘Out of step’Simon Calvert, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the Institute said it is “no surprise that atheist campaign groups are yet again calling for curbs on church schools”. He described the call as, “totally out of step with the great majority of parents who support these schools, and out of step with the great British tradition of tolerance”. The draft sex and relationship guidance currently contains an opt-out clause for teachers who conscientiously object to issues like same-sex marriage. Opt-outIt reads: “In issuing this guidance it is the Scottish Government’s expectation that if a teacher, child or young person is asked to do something against his or her conscience, he or she should be able to raise this with the school or local authority. “The Scottish Government would expect alternative arrangements to be made where possible.” The HSS argue that an opt-out should not exist following the introduction of same-sex marriage legislation. The group also question how sex education is conducted in denominational schools. Education“It is no longer acceptable that religious bodies have a say in the sex and relationships education of children”, the group said. However, Mr Calvert commented: “I trust the Scottish Government will ignore these extreme views and ensure that there are vital protections for freedom of thought, conscience and religion.” The call by the HSS is supported by Alison McInnes, the Scottish Liberal Democrat spokeswoman for justice and Patrick Harvie, co-convener of the Scottish Green Party. DangerHarvie is also at the forefront of the proposed Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill. The Director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, Michael McGrath, recognised the danger that removing an opt-out clause would have in Roman Catholic schools. He said: “It cannot be right to force teachers to promote a vision of marriage which is at odds with their own sincerely held views or beliefs.” http://www.christian.org.uk/news/all-schools-must-back-same-sex-marriage-say-humanists/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+christianinstitute+(The+Christian+Institute)&utm_content=FaceBook

To: Brumar89 who wrote (63649)	12/7/2014 6:56:06 AM
From: Solon	Respond to of 69300

“We have already asked the European Commission for humanitarian aid to fund abortion for raped women in Syria,” said EPPSP chair Sophia in 't Veld (D66/the Netherlands), MEP. “The only thing they are receiving so far from the EU is the morning-after pill. It is so sad,” she said." Thanks for posting that article. It is gratifying to see that the world is coming together to stand behind human rights and freedoms and to oppose elitism based on religious affiliation. RIGHT ON!!