Prior Lake American - High school campus supervisor firing possible - Comments

What Kelley Larson does not

Elmo Finster — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:54:29 -0500

What Kelley Larson does not comprehend is that her intolerance of Chris Lind's views flies in the face of her preaching tolerance. This is typical of those who believe the only view permitted in the public arena is a view that denies any religious perspective at all. Secularism itself is a religion: It has a belief system, a code of ethics, and is narrowly exclusive--it excludes the majority of the people in the world who have some sense of a god. Kelley Larson's comment is itself intolerant.

In regard to Chris Lind

kjlarson — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:38:31 -0500

In regard to Chris Lind being fired for his religious mentoring at the high school, I would like to say that even though his intentions sound good and they appear to be heartfelt, he is still employed by a PUBLIC SCHOOL where all races and religous denominations attend. If he feels "morally" responsible to mentor using his Christian beliefs and Bible, then he should seek employment at either a Christian school or a parochial school. Regardless of my own personal religious affiliation, I find it offensive that he told a student that homosexuality is a sin. This is not the place for this discussion. He should have referred that student to either his own church, his parents, or to a counselor not affilated with the PUBLIC school system. When speaking of "God" in a multicultural PUBLIC school while saying the pledge of allegiance for example, this is a generic term where people of any religous affiliation can feel that they are talking to the God of their religion, but when delivering specific religious beliefs in a public school, that is wrong. I also feel very strongly that telling a child/adolescent that their sexual feelings are a "sin" is a sin. This could cause lasting feelings of guilt and shame. Again, this is not his place nor his right as an employee of a public school institution. I send my children to school be educated, not to gain their religious beliefs. They will learn those at home. I wonder if Mr. Lind would appreciate someone from a Hindu, Muslim, or Jewish faith counseling his children at school in regard to their faith and what is right, wrong, etc. Would that be okay? I am trying to teach my children tolerance. Tolerance of all people, faiths, family structures, race, and those just plain different from them. In this complicated intolerant world today, quoting the New Testament or what you may understand the New Testament to mean exactly, (theolgians still disagree on the real meaning and intentions of these books) is not exactly "tolerant". Mr. Lind, please don't undo what I have done with my children. They don't see a difference....yet.

Sincerely,

Kelley Larson

Chris is one of the most

sanderson — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:50:14 -0500

Chris is one of the most non-threatening people I know. You can talk to him about anything, and he cares about everyone. He is married with a great family, and very well balanced! I have supported his ministry for several years and believe it will go on with or without the Prior Lake High School. What is really sad is that the High School would not want to be part of a positive role model for students who are suspect to lose their way in this crazy world! As you know, such things can happen to anyone at any moment, without notice. I’m sure the PL American can help with some of those headlines. Anyhow, the community is getting a great deal by having Chris on staff!

High school campus supervisor firing possible

Joanna Miller — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:42:29 -0500

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