Posted by
Billy on Friday, July 30, 2010 3:52:38 PM
The University of Illinois says an instructor who was fired over a complaint
about his presentation of Roman Catholic doctrine on homosexuality can have his
job back. (See earlier story)
Howell taught "Introduction to Catholicism" and "Modern Catholic Thought." He
says he was fired at the end of the spring semester after sending students an
e-mail explaining Catholic teachings on homosexuality. A student complained that
Howell's e-mail amounted to "hate speech."
Attorney David Hacker of the Alliance Defense
Fund, which represented Howell, says the school admits no wrongdoing, but
its committee on academic freedom will consider whether Howell's rights were
violated. Hacker says his client should receive assurance that explaining church
teachings will not result in dismissal in the future.
(Billy's Thoughts>>> This school should admit it was wrong to fire a man who was teaching a class on his church and was fired for stating church doctrine. I agree with his attorney that they should give him assurance that it won't happen again. If you like read more on this issue Fired religion instructor can
return.)