Student Sues Over 'Jesus Not a Homophobe' Shirt


A gay Ohio teenager's t-shirt proclaiming "Jesus Is Not a Homophobe" is the subject of a federal lawsuit. His prayer for relief: permission to wear the shirt at school.

Maverick Couch, 17, actually did wear the t-shirt to Waynesville High School last year, but the principal made him turn it inside-out, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. That's standard procedure when a student's t-shirt is deemed potentially disruptive, the district's superintendent said.

Couch apparently tried to wear the shirt on a few other days as well. But the school said his shirt -- which shows a Christian fish symbol colored-in with a rainbow -- was too "indecent and sexual," Couch claims.

"I do think what the school is doing is bullying," Maverick Couch's attorney told the Enquirer about the "Jesus Is Not a Homophobe" lawsuit. "They're trying to shame him into not wearing this shirt."

Couch's t-shirt lawsuit alleges the school district and the principal violated his First Amendment right to freedom of expression, and his Fourteenth Amendment right to equal protection, the Dayton Daily News reports. Couch is being represented by lawyers from Lambda Legal, a nonprofit firm devoted to gay-rights issues.

Courts have considered similar student-expression lawsuits in the past. In one notable case -- Tinker v. Des Moines School District in 1969 -- the U.S. Supreme Court famously stated that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."

But courts have generally held that schools can prohibit student speech that causes serious disruptions, according to the Enquirer. Couch maintains his shirt did not cause a disruption -- though two students did complain about it.

Maverick Couch's initial attempt to wear his "Jesus Is Not a Homophobe" t-shirt fell on 2011's "Day of Silence," a national movement to raise awareness about the bullying of gay teenagers.

After a conference between attorneys Wednesday, the school agreed to let Couch wear his shirt on this year's "Day of Silence," set for April 20, the Associated Press reports. Another conference is set for May 2.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/05/tagblogsfindlawcom2012-injured-idUS198615003220120405

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I wonder how long it's going to take the gays to accept the fact
that disapproval or dislike (even repugnance) of the homosexual
act is NOT bloody homophobia.

Thier assertion that it IS, is plainly ridiculous.

Kat wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 6:37am:

I wonder how long it's going to take the gays to accept the fact that disapproval or dislike (even repugnance) of the homosexual act is NOT bloody homophobia. Thier assertion that it IS, is plainly ridiculous.

Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it?

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 6:55am:

Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it?

The fact that they're whiny little b1tches in constant need of affirmation and attention, might have something to do with it.


But that might just be why I find them annoying.  :)

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 7:07am:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 6:55am: Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it? The fact that they're whiny little b1tches in constant need of affirmation and attention, might have something to do with it. But that might just be why I find them annoying.  :)

Universal Law :

What you put out, you attract,

____ wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 7:21am:

BigOl64 wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 7:07am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 6:55am: Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it? The fact that they're whiny little b1tches in constant need of affirmation and attention, might have something to do with it. But that might just be why I find them annoying.  :) Universal Law : What you put out, you attract,

Exactly.

If homos continually whine and demand constant attention, then hetro males will treat them like the little b1tches that they are.

Keep your head down and live your life without p1ssing other people off  and life will treat you fairly.


No-one cares what the hell you are or believe, stop carrying on like you matter.

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 6:55am:

Kat wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 6:37am: I wonder how long it's going to take the gays to accept the fact that disapproval or dislike (even repugnance) of the homosexual act is NOT bloody homophobia. Thier assertion that it IS, is plainly ridiculous. Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it?

Yes, but one can like and get on well with homos, but still find the act itself repugnant.

That is not homophobia, and never will be.

That probably describes the attitude of Jesus which this homo refers to.

Kat wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 8:02am:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 6:55am: Kat wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 6:37am: I wonder how long it's going to take the gays to accept the fact that disapproval or dislike (even repugnance) of the homosexual act is NOT bloody homophobia. Thier assertion that it IS, is plainly ridiculous. Homophobia is dislike or fear of homosexuals. So if it's not the act of being homosexual they're scared of, what is it? Yes, but one can like and get on well with homos, but still find the act itself repugnant. That is not homophobia, and never will be.

Totally agree.
I am still in contact with one of my ex-bosses in London who is gay.
He is a terrific guy and one of the best managers I will ever have.

BUT I find his choice of lifestyle repugnant and what he would get up to in his private time, something he will have to answer for come Judgement Day.

Intelligent people can split the two easily.

Relationships????

Are you taking the p*ss Perceptions??

Leviticus 20


Quote:

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Sodomites are colpophobes.

Jesus said from the Cross, "Forgive them father for they know not what they do."

God's preaching is about forgiveness and love...not hate...never ever hate.

http://theletter.co.uk/images/lc/love_hate_t.jpg
:D

Soren wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 12:03pm:

http://theletter.co.uk/images/lc/love_hate_t.jpg :D

they both look good to me, I'll take either, or both ....

Just realised she's standing in front of a mirror ...  my 2 year old was screaming earlier, couldn't concentrate ...

red baron wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 11:34am:

Jesus said from the Cross, "Forgive them father for they know not what they do." God's preaching is about forgiveness and love...not hate...never ever hate.

How owuld you know wha he said? you weren't there and it was never documented ...

Bobby. wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 8:56am:

Leviticus 20 Quote: 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

bobby,

Good quote.

But, that law, and the corresponding punishment, only had an application to those particular people who were intended to be an example to the rest of mankind.

The Hebrews.

i.e.
And we other people [the rest of mankind] can do exactly what we wish in this life [and God's law, in this life does not constrain us from 'behaving badly'], BUT, when we die we will be brought to account for what we chose to do with our 'freedom'.

God has separated mankind into two groups of people in this world;
1/   The Hebrews, his covenant people [...the Jewish people being the surviving remnant of that group of people].
2/   The rest of mankind.


Why are the Jewish people 'special' ?

Romans 3:1
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
2  Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.






But God does not care if we are Jewish, OR, if alternatively, we are people "in the world".

God cares about the human heart, and about our contrition, and to what measure we have a desire for righteousness.

That said, we can live in the world, we are compelled to live in the world, but we should be mindful of with what 'messages' our conscience communicates to us.

And we should respect those messages.



Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35  But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.


Romans 2:11
For there is no respect of persons with God.
12  For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;
13  (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
14  For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:
15  Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)




Everyday, God is calling out to us.

Do we have ears to hear ?

Is your conscience so seared by your disregard for what it says to you that you can no longer hear its messages to you ?





Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
20  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.


The spirit of God is always willing to forgive, and to accept [embrace] us.

But the wicked [and the unrepentant] ?

No.

The wicked, and the unrepentant, will be 'discarded' by God.





+++

Walk your path.

Enjoy your life.

And you may do whatever your heart desires.

There will not be any consequences.

Honest.
/sarc off

Thanks Yadda but Jesus himself wanted the old laws upheld:



Matthew 5:

King James Version (KJV)



Quote:

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2012 at 1:12pm:

Thanks Yadda but Jesus himself wanted the old laws upheld: Matthew 5: King James Version (KJV) Quote: 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

bobby,

Exactly so.

Jesus was a Torah observant Jewish man.







bobby,

Q.
And who were Jesus' intended audience ?


The gentiles [aka 'infidels'] ?

No.

Jesus' message was addressed exclusively to the Jewish nation and people.

[n.b......much later, Paul was commissioned by Christ [Acts 9], to take the gospel to the gentiles.]


Matthew 15:24
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

There was Homo erectus before Homo sapiens.

chimera wrote on Apr 8^th, 2012 at 2:09pm:

There was Homo erectus before Homo sapiens.

Ha ha, it is to laugh.




And, human pride came before Homo erectus.




Isaiah 29:14
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.


Evolutionists today refer to our own genus as;

Google
homo sapien sapien


'Sapien', means wise.




Evolutionist scientists have categorised ourselves as the;

'Wise, wise man.'


Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Yadda,

Quote:

bobby, Q. And who were Jesus' intended audience ? The gentiles [aka 'infidels'] ? No. Jesus' message was addressed exclusively to the Jewish nation and people. [n.b......much later, Paul was commissioned by Christ [Acts 9], to take the gospel to the gentiles.] Matthew 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Rubbish - the message was to all people.
The laws of the old testament are still binding to everyone.

That's right, honey. Don't spill your milk on your meat, and make sure you don't sow wheat and oats in the same field.

Leviticus stands.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 8:32am:

BUT I find his choice of lifestyle repugnant and what he would get up to in his private time, something he will have to answer for come Judgement Day. Intelligent people can split the two easily.

Intelligent people don't believe in a "Judgement Day".

Johnsmith wrote on Apr 7^th, 2012 at 12:33pm:

red baron wrote on Apr 7th, 2012 at 11:34am: Jesus said from the Cross, "Forgive them father for they know not what they do." God's preaching is about forgiveness and love...not hate...never ever hate. How would you know what he said? you weren't there and it was never documented ...

Cardinal Pell thinks Hitler is in hell.
Hitler was not forgiven.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2012 at 9:02pm:

Yadda, Quote: bobby, Q. And who were Jesus' intended audience ? The gentiles [aka 'infidels'] ? No. Jesus' message was addressed exclusively to the Jewish nation and people. [n.b......much later, Paul was commissioned by Christ [Acts 9], to take the gospel to the gentiles.] Matthew 15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Rubbish - the message was to all people.

bobby,

That is an assertion.

And you base that assertion, upon what ???








Bobby. wrote on Apr 8^th, 2012 at 9:02pm:

The laws of the old testament are still binding to everyone.

bobby,

Again, that is an assertion.


I thought that God's covenant [i.e. the laws of the old testament], was only binding upon God's covenant people ?

i.e.
Today, with those who identify themselves as Jews.



It was the Hebrew people [alone] that entered into the covenant, with God.

"...And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him.
And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do...."
Exodus 19:5-8



bobby,

n.b. the words used.....

Leviticus 20:24
...I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.



Leviticus 20:26
And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.

Deuteronomy 7:6
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Jesus certainly was not a homophobe, he was the first gay christian.

Of course he's not, he's dead.
See how religion stuffs everything up?