Tag: Citipointe Christian College

Balancing Rights and Freedom, Secular and Traditional Values

February 6, 2022
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Commentary Declared a fundamental human right in international treaties to which Australia is a signatory, the exercise of the right to religious freedom has nonetheless been sorely tested in recent days. The controversy was provoked by Citipointe Christian College, a Brisbane-based independent school within the Christian Outreach Centre Movement when it asked parents of pupils…

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Embattled Principal Stands Down Amid Backlash Over Faith-Based Statement on Sexuality

February 5, 2022
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The principal of an Australian Christian independent school mired in controversy over an enrolment contract affirming the school’s stance on gender and sexuality has stood down, saying he is “heartbroken.” Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane, Queensland has been the target of public criticism and two government-led probes in response to a contract it sent to…

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Australian Christian School Revokes Statement on Gender, Sexuality Amid Heightened Pressure

February 2, 2022
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An Australian Christian school has withdrawn its contract containing a declaration of faith on gender and sexuality amid two government probes and fierce criticism from the community and politicians, including the prime minister. Citipointe Christian College, in Brisbane, had sent a contract to parents last Friday which stated “the college will only enrol the student…

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‘Don’t Seem Very Christian to Me’: Education Minister Weighs in on Christian School’s Stance on Gender, Sexuality

February 2, 2022
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The Queensland (QLD) Education Minister has urged a Christian school to rescind its new enrolment contract which takes a traditional stance on gender and sexuality amid two probes into the student behavioural agreement. Citipointe Christian College on Friday released its new faith-based contract which states the school would enrol students “on the basis of the…

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