Monday, January 4, 2010

Actually behaving like Christians

American Fundies seem intent on trying to make gays disappear. I've written about various aspects of that many times. The same is not true in the Netherlands. A Christian Reformed high school system (about as Fundie as one gets in the Netherlands) has decided to conduct a series of three lessons called "Gay in the class" to teach kids what homosexuality is and that gays, teachers and fellow students, deserve understanding and respect. Alas, they don't quite go so far as saying the church approves of gay relationships, even though gay marriage is legal in that country. Even better, the curriculum was developed in-house (with input from a gay organization, who will supply speakers), and not imposed by any government. How wonderful!

1 comment:

  1. The Netherlands are lightyears ahead of us on an array of social issues.

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