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British
Columbia College of Teachers, in its latest act of harassment,
has again cited Dr. Chris Kempling for conduct unbecoming
a teacher. Their list of complaints is a revelation,
not of Chris's wrongdoing, but of the totalitarian attitude
this body, which like the human rights commissions and
tribunals which have lately come into prominence, functions
as a kin of court without having the limitations placed
on it which a "real" court would have.
Chris
writes: They have cited me for participating in a
CBC radio interview where I quoted the Bible saying
that homosexual behaviour is a barrier to salvation,
for contributing an essay discussing the philosophical
differences between social liberals and social conservatives
(published in the Calgary Herald on December 29, 2003),
for publishing a scholarly article in a German family
journal on the topic of homosexuality, for offering
orientation change therapy as part of my private counselling
practice and mentioning this in a radio interview, and,
incredibly, for "knowing" that an article
written by Christian Heritage Party leader Ron Gray
in support of me was posted on the party's website.
They also cited me for being "the local representative
of the Christian Heritage Party."
As
we have said before, the action taken against Chris
Kempling is significant because it represents a threat
to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, political
freedom, and the freedom of the educational system.
It should be a warning to Canadians of all stripes who
value our national heritage.
Please
read Chris
Kempling's letter on the BC Parents and
Teachers For Life website page now entitled "Standing
Up for the Threatened Rights of a Free Society."
Then consider what you can do to help. Right now, we
can think of at least two things we can all do. Write
on behalf of Chris and talk up his case with friends
and acquaintances likely to be supportive of him when
they know his story. And, to the extent that you are
able, donate to the fund which has been set up primarily
to help him. To encourage this, we reproduce immediately
below the directions for sending him financial help:
How
to Contribute Financially to Chris Kempling's Legal
Defence
A
trust fund has been set up. It is the "Christian
Public School Teachers' Legal Defense Fund." Money
contributed to this fund will help Christopher Kempling
with the expenses of his legal defence. Subsequently,
money in the fund after Chris's defence can be used
to help other Christian teachers who may find themselves
in a similar position.
If
you would like to contribute to the trust fund, you
may make a contribution at any Royal Bank branch. The
transit number is 4720. The account number is 101-030-5.
If
you prefer to contribute by cheque, send your contribution
to:
Christian
Public School Teachers' Legal Defense Fund
c/o Mr. Jim Sagert, Trustee
798 Beaubien Avenue
Quesnel, BC V2J 1A6
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