[Sopater]

This is just the beginning...

[Doctor Raoul]

After Kauffman filed the grievance, Brooker faced a lengthy session of questioning by an ethics committee, during which she was asked questions like: "Do you think gays and lesbians are sinners?" and "Do you think I'm a sinner?"

Reminds you of the Soviets doesn't it...

[American Quilter]

Good news.

[Aquinasfan]

"The very first class I had with him, he introduced himself as Dr. Kauffman and [said] that he was a liberal professor - but to feel free to share any other opinions you might have," she recalled.

"The check's in the mail. You can trust me, I'm not like the others. I have a bridge to sell you," he continued.

[madprof98]

Brooker said she opposes homosexual adoption because of her beliefs as a Methodist.

Obviously, not the kind of Methodist who runs the show in that denomination.

[-YYZ-]

I'm glad I studied engineering, and then computer science, where the professors' personal opinions on a wide variety of subject were not something they generally shared with us or imposed on us. Many were probably conservative, some probably liberal, but it was not something that ever came up in class.

[nhoward14]

"because of her beliefs as a Methodist"

Good for her! As a member of the Methodist church myself, it is rare to see a member of our church actually take a public stand against homosexuality like this.

[Racehorse]

The university said in a statement it had agreed to clear Brooker's record, pay her $9,000, and cover the costs of a two-year Masters degree course, plus living expenses, at any state university in Missouri.

Kool.

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[sageb1]

"It said Kauffman had voluntarily stepped down from his administrative duties as director of the Master of Social Work program. He would also not be teaching for the remainder of the semester."

Good. Let's hope other lib profs take this as official notice that we are going to fight back.

[wagglebee]

More here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1738653/posts

[ladyjane]

we wish Emily nothing but the best," John Black, general counsel at Missouri State University, said Friday. "Nobody here has anything but the best hopes for Emily ..."

Interesting he feels free to refer to her by her first name. Bet he doesn't call professors by their first name.

[sasafras]

Ahh dont you just love how liberals are soooooooooooo tolerant to diversity and other viewpoints!!!!!! NOT

[HereInTheHeartland]

"Emily Brooker was vindicated when the university agreed to an out-of-court settlement, and the professor was disciplined."

I would love to meet Emily and shake her hand and say thank you.
One person can make a difference.

[megatherium]

"The end result of the homosexual movement is not same-sex marriage," he added. "It is silencing the opposition. The end goal of the same-sex movement cannot tolerate anybody that has an opposing view point. These kinds of cases are indicative of that."

Not all gay people belong to this "movement." There are gay people who wish for nothing more than to be left alone, so they can live their lives quietly. They know what goes on in the bars and baths, and they see the indecency on display at parades, and they are also offended by this. Many gay people do not want gay marriage, understanding the special role of marriage; they might wish for a limited sort of civil union or partners benefits for insurance.

Also, many gay people are deeply religious and understand the principle that no one has freedom of speech, religion or conscience if anyone does not have these rights.

In return, Christians and others who believe that homosexuality is immoral and unhealthy need to realize that most of the medical community and much of society no longer believes this. If they find themselves in a state-supported university whose faculty teach that homosexuality is normal and healthy, they should not be surprised. Nor should they carry on as if they are about to be fed to the lions because their point of view is received with skepticism or a particle of hostility. They should of course however expect their rights to be treated with complete respect; I find it deeply gratifying to see a leftist bully get disciplined in this public manner.

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

It figures. A female sexual minority is essentially a nazi in imposing her views on others.
These are the worst, the most shrill, the most mean and vindictive.
No wonder Rush calls them feminazis.

[from occupied ga]

The matter's behind us, it's been resolved in a collegial fashion, and we wish Emily nothing but the best," John Black, general counsel at Missouri State University, said Friday.

Apparently they didn't wish her the best until the lawsuit was filed.

[3AngelaD]

Just another cheesy college "professor" living on the public dime, working four hours a week, who thinks he has been elected judge of the universe. Pathetic. Good for her sticking by her guns and facing the guy down. Too bad they couldn't take her $9,000 out of his pay check.

[edsheppa]

Brookner agreed to readily. The lesson wasn't really learned. She should have insisted on a few more things like a sensitivity course for all teachers and administrators, explicit guidelines to ensure 1st Amendment rights are respected, general review of teaching plans to ensure they meet the guidelines.

[rface]

I'd want Emily Brooker on my side.

[Calvin Locke]

What's this "advocacy assignment" for political ends? Yank all federal funding, as well as their "edu" tax status.