One of Queensland’s largest independent schools has faced pressure for taking a stance on its Christian beliefs about gender and sexuality. On Friday, Citipointe Christian College in Carindale sent a request out to parents to sign a new contract which states they must share the College’s commitment to fostering its doctrinal precepts in order to enrol their children. Failing to do so will “constitute a serious departure from the religious precepts” upon which the College is based, and will give the school the right to exclude a student who “no longer adheres to the College’s doctrinal precepts including those as to biological sex.” “Whilst each student is individually valued and equally encouraged to pursue opportunities in both academic and co-curricular activities, I/we agree that, where distinctions are made between male and female (inclusive of, but not limited to, for example, uniforms, presentation, terminology, use of facilities and amenities, participation in …
Australian Private School Under Attack for Upholding Christian Values
January 31, 2022
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