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The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] –
In recent years, parents have become increasingly aware of the stronghold that things like queer theory and gender identity have on the United States education system.
However, even the most diligent and involved parents can’t possibly know everything, especially when their child’s school is omitting information and encouraging students to hide things from their parents.
St. Mary’s Episcopal School for girls in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the many schools promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through the creation of affinity clubs like the Black Student Association, the Multi-Racial Club, the Jewish Student Association, and more.
St. Mary’s website also lists the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) as one of the affinity clubs that students can join.
According to our source, parents were never properly notified of the club’s existence at this Christian school.
The school also did not inform parents that the GSA would be making announcements and inviting students to join during Chapel, or that parents would not be notified if/when their minor child joined the GSA.
In order to join the GSA, students must be in at least 9th grade, however students as young as 6th grade attend the Chapel meetings where the GSA is promoted.
One parent was shocked to find out her daughter was involved with the GSA when she discovered the following email regarding an off-campus, non-school-sanctioned event for adults up to 25 years old, sent to her minor child by a teacher at St. Mary’s.
“My daughter was 16!” wrote this student’s parent. “And the email had the expectation that my daughter would then forward the email to other students, effectively turning my daughter from groomed into grooming others.”
This parent enrolled her daughter at St. Mary’s when she was three years old, before these clubs existed, and during that time she had come to expect a certain level of communication from the school.
“I have become accustomed to being notified by the school of events, activities, scheduling, invoicing, snack schedules, etc. everything that my daughter is involved in via emails sent by the faculty and administration,” she explained.
According to our source, GSA meetings are intentionally held on campus during lunch or free periods “as to not alert parents” and avoid any transportation or scheduling issues.
This particular student’s parent stated that she had been notified of every other club her daughter joined via invoices for things like club sweatshirts.
“The intent is for it to be on the ‘down-low,’” the parent stated. “I have no idea when the school added this GSA, or how many years my daughter has been subjected to this grooming and indoctrination.”
This parent also found a GSA agenda sheet attached to one of the emails sent to her daughter, including topics like “How to Safely Come Out,” “Names, Preferred Names, and Pronouns,” “Activist Speakers,” and a “Rules and Community Agreement” which is speculated to cover some sort of confidentiality agreement to not share club activity with parents.
The parents of this particular student met with St. Mary’s Head of School, Albert Throckmorton, to discuss the emails their daughter had received.
Reportedly, Mr. Throckmorton said the school implemented the club as a safe space to supposedly reduce bullying.
A conclusion was not reached during that initial meeting, and Mr. Throckmorton did not follow up with the parents until prompted by another staff member to do so.
Mr. Throckmorton emailed the parents stating simply that he had been informed that they were waiting to hear from him, and that he had met with the GSA sponsor and division head to “set a clear operating practice about appropriate emails and events that the school can and cannot endorse.”
Mr. Throckmorton seems to think the only issue with this situation was that the email referred students to a non-school event. Not the lack of transparency regarding club activities, not the lack of parental permission for minor children to participate, and not the existence of the GSA club on a Christian Campus in the first place.
Almost a year later, Mr. Throckmorton has not further pursued resolution with this student’s parents.
“It is only by the grace of God that we still have our daughter and that she has not suffered greater harm,” wrote the student’s mother.
“To this day I have no idea if my daughter is still being groomed,” she continued. “I don’t know if she is still ‘silently’ in the club. I don’t know if faculty is lying to us (the parents). I don’t know if they are calling her by her birth name.”
Many parents reference a school’s handbook, mission statement, core values, and even school prayers, when choosing a school for their child, but what happens when the school doesn’t uphold the things it claims to promote?
A heavy emphasis on integrity and character is also carried out in St. Mary’s “early childhood” and “lower school” curriculums, but it seems those same principles are discarded by the school once students reach young adulthood.
“I thought my child would be safe,” this student’s mother concluded, “and they have stolen her innocence, crushed her trust, and crashed her stellar GPA. […] she’ll never see the world the same way again.”
The grown adults in positions of authority at St. Mary’s and other schools across the country must contend with and be held accountable for the harm they are doing to young people by preying on the very human desires to belong, to have community, and to not feel lonely.
All things that can be incredibly amplified during those formative and vulnerable teenage years.
Up until her involvement with the GSA, this student had excelled academically. However, after realizing that she had been “used for an agenda” there was a timeframe of recovery during which her academic record understandably crashed and burned.
“We can thank the school for using her inexperience, and for not holding up their end of the contract to keep her safe,” wrote the student’s mother.
About the Author: Adelia Kirchner is a Tennessee resident and reporter for the Tennessee Conservative. Currently the host of Subtle Rampage Podcast, she has also worked for the South Dakota State Legislature and interned for Senator Bill Hagerty’s Office in Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach Adelia at adelia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
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This is horrifying! They probably do have “secret clubs” in earlier grades and parents are not aware. By the grace of God this brave family discovered this and have hit brick walls trying to expose it! Schools are supposed to educate. Encouraging children join “secret clubs” to question their sexual preferences is promoting mental illness. This should not be permitted in any school public or private!
If you would’ve taken the time to go to the website of this Episcopal institution, you would have found the “Gender Sexuality Alliance” listed under ”Student Affinity Groups”. The school is NOT hiding this organization. Nor would they try to. Maybe parents don’t know about this organization because their children are scared of parents like you. https://www.stmarysschool.org/student-life/clubs-organizations
I cannot believe some of the weaponized ignorance on here. The SMS community has already lost students to suicide – depriving them of safe spaces and allowing hateful stupidity to trounce facts and MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRUTH isn’t going to help anyone. If allowing your child to be who they are bothers you, there are plenty of other private schools that would be a better fit. How about you “Christians” maybe start following the actual words and actions of Christ, as SMS tries to do?
This article is so dumb considering someone just died. You are so tone deaf it’s actually disgusting
Satanic School and teachers.. Pull your children out of this child grooming, soul raping school and get them the hell out. If you do not, you will loose your children. To all of the ST. Mary’s School Parents that condone this behavior, You should all be locked up as the child predators that you are.
You are truly ill if you believe unconditional love and acceptance can be Satan’s work at all. You will certainly lose* your children if you ostracize them. God bless you, and I hope you find your way back to Christ’s true path—to love your neighbor as yourself. I will be praying for you.
lose*
It’s lose not loose. I think someone who doesn’t even know how to spell correctly shouldn’t have an opinion 🙂
Satanic “news outlet” if you ask me. This school supports girls of all backgrounds. Publishing the teacher’s private info is unconscionable for any respectable publication. If you’re trying to repel people from a “conservative” ideology then you’re doing a great job.
You are so gross.
This is one of the most ignorant things I have ever read. Please educate yourself before making accusations towards people you do not know.
That is a flawed, piss poor argument to say that just because the club was listed on the school site that parents should be considered informed. There are updates to websites daily with out direct notification to the school community. The subject matter is completely inappropriate to be communicated from an adult, especially a teacher, to a minor.
Perfectly said, thank you. I’m so thankful my girls are at SMS.
Absolutely agree. So thankful for SMS!
Sorry you feel that way.
Never checked the website.
The email meet up invite for “kids 13-25” was kind of a red flag for me.
For every adult defending St. Mary’s School, you have all clearly missed the point.
How are you overlooking the faculty email sent to a minor child using cult-like language and exposing them to a queer-youth-field day for adults up to 25 years old, without parental knowledge? Using cult-like tactics below:
1. Encouraging a child to more and greater service through appealing to her emotions by telling her how important her work is to the community.
2. By cultivating an “Us vs Them” mentality and that she’s part of a team.
3. Including a fun, festive, animated picture of Sponge Bob. What child doesn’t love a happy, festive animation?!
4. And then it’s all complete through ISOLATION! You have minor children with huge academic workloads, looking for friendship, leadership, recognition and instead they get bamboozlement, as the child is left alone with no support from her family because the school usurps the parental rights to this knowledge. And you think this acceptable. And you want to “school” other parents about weaponizing this information? How dare you!
How are you missing the club agenda? Who is teaching “How to safely come out”? Who are the activist speakers planned for the club? What movies would they show the minor children? Can you depend on the faculty who thought it was a good idea to send that email? And you don’t think parents have a right to know this?
Whether the website does or does not include the GSA is irrelevant. The fact that parents are intentionally left out of the conversation of their child joining a club squirreled away under an umbrella club called the Mosaic Club is unacceptable, especially when parents have been steeped in receiving notifications for everything else. It is incredibly disingenuous for the school to say this club is anything but “SECRET”.
And after a child spends years in the St. Mary’s character education program promoting spiritual and moral growth, teaching them about Universal Virtues for their anchor and Universal Virtues for their decision making (what about universal truth?), and St. Mary’s Episcopal School claiming to be a community bound together by high standards of personal conduct such as honesty, integrity, and mutual respect is laughable when the school then demonstrates to the students that it’s not only okay but encouraged to lie if they deem the cause to be righteous. And you don’t think these smart St. Mary’s girls feel that confusion?
Did you miss the part where parents of minor children are NOT informed about their child’s activities on campus? I didn’t realize that when parents send their children to school all their parental rights are usurped. Show me where any parent signed up for that?
What about the school prayer recited daily in chapel? (guard their inexperience)
Endue all the teachers with a sense of their responsibility, and with grace and strength for its fulfillment. Keep the students in health of mind and soul and body; make them diligent in study, guard their inexperience, and save them through all temptations. Bless the patrons and alumnae of this school, and enable us all, more and more each day, to advance in that knowledge which is eternal life.
Is this prayer, which is recited daily in chapel, just a word salad with no meaning? Because surely you don’t believe that you all can have eternal life without TRUTH, or by tearing families apart in the name of St. Mary, the Matriarch of the Holy family, or by leading children astray from God’s teachings and commands? You don’t get to cherry pick what truths you’ll tell or what laws you will follow. Read 1 Corinthians 13:6. We all know it well but somehow everyone overlooks verse 6. It says, “Love does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices with the TRUTH.” So, when Jesus says, “So faith, hope, love remain, but the greatest of these is love.” He does not expect you to cherry pick YOUR definition of love. In that same scripture the entire definition of love is stated. LOVE requires TRUTH and without truth you do not have Jesus’ intended meaning of Love.
• A School Prayer – RECITED DAILY –
Endue all the teachers with a sense of their responsibility, and with grace and strength for its fulfillment. Keep the students in health of mind and soul and body; make them diligent in study, guard their inexperience, and save them through all temptations. Bless the patrons and alumnae of this school, and enable us all, more and more each day, to advance in that knowledge which is eternal life.
• an Honor Code – “The St. Mary’s Honor System is an institution by which the students and faculty interact in an environment of trust.” “All students and faculty will sign the following pledge at the beginning of each year.
Honor Code Pledge
I pledge to uphold the Honor Code of St. Mary’s Episcopal School by not engaging in or supporting actions which would involve lying, cheating, stealing, or plagiarizing.
• Mission Statement
The mission of St. Mary’s Episcopal School is to provide a superior educational experience for girls which will encourage and enable each student to reach her individual potential.
• Core Values – From the handbook
“St. Mary’s Episcopal School is committed to upholding the standards of excellence and integrity in everything we do. We approach teaching and learning with an intentional blend of tradition and innovation. Our Episcopal identity and Christian foundation compel us to cultivate a diverse community devoted to lives of faith and of service.”
• Character Education
The Character Education program is an integral part of both the Early Childhood curriculum and the Lower School curriculum and is designed to promote spiritual and moral growth in our students.
• The goals of the program are to:
Sustain, nurture, and promote moral development.
Provide reference points for cultural and ethical choices.
Teach children to use universal virtues for their anchor.
Teach children to use universal virtues for decision-making.
(*UNIVERSAL VIRTUES WOULD INCLUDE UNIVERSAL TRUTH!!!!!!
• We call this program the “Bridge to Caring.” The Bridge is held up with two pillars: Respect and Responsibility. Using these values as the pillars to the Bridge, faculty, and staff focus on the following eight virtues as monthly themes:
● Respect: Showing consideration for myself and others.
● Responsibility: Doing what you have to do when you have to do it, whether you want to or
not.
● Thankfulness: Being grateful for the things that we have, the kindness shown, and the world
around us.
● Kindness: Responding to the needs of others without expecting something in return.
● Self-Control: Thinking before acting and speaking.
● Courage: Being strong enough to do what is right.
● Honesty: Being truthful and fair to myself and others.
● Cooperation: Working and playing well with others.
• School / Home Partnership – From the Student Handbook
St. Mary’s Episcopal School has found it helpful for the School and home to enter into an agreement by which we articulate the reasonable expectations we have of each other.
School Responsibilities — Faculty, Staff, and Administration
• General
• Encourage and enable each student to meet her potential
• Provide a safe environment which is conducive to learning.
• Instruct students in a constructive, focused, and creative manner following principles of best practice. (Seriously?)
• Exhibit sensitivity to each student’s needs and interact with students in positive, caring ways.
• Explain and promote the honor code and values taught through character education.
• Set the highest attainable standards for students.
• Communication
• Model civility in all student/parent contacts.
• DISCIPLINE
St. Mary’s Episcopal School is a community bound together by high standards of personal conduct such as honesty, integrity, and mutual respect.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that you don’t have any personal experience with this wonderful school. You clearly do not know what you’re talking about. Parents aren’t left out of anything. If my daughter decides to join Bridge Builders or the MICAH youth council, or Young Republicans, is the school required to tell me? Nope. But if I ask the teachers, of course they will. SMS students are encouraged to be independent, critical thinkers who follow their own paths, with love and support from the faculty, staff, and parents. This is also a school that lives by Jesus’ WORDS and DEEDS and not this hateful and incredibly un-Christian BS some of you regurgitate. You don’t like St. Mary’s? Great – pull your kid out. There are literally hundreds of girls who would be thrilled to attend, especially considering their generous financial aid. It’s the #2 school in the state of TN for a reason – and also the reason my kid got a scholarship to one of the top universities in the country. Where she’s studying theology, by the way. And if you want to go down this rabbit hole of persecuting gay kids and preventing them from having a safe place to figure out who they are, I’d invite you to come to some of the funerals we’ve all attended recently.
This is not cult-like and your metric is inexorably false. If you were to apply this metric to ANY extracurricular you’d find surprising amounts of the check boxes are filled. “Us vs. Them” Is literally a standard in any team sport, and every school recommends service work. So what teachers may like colorful animations (.GIFs)? This is NOT a standard of indoctrination. You’re completely lying with your definition of Isolation. Do you know what the word means–not to be condescending? Parents have no rights over their children inherently. Stop thinking you own your children, this is just an abusive mindset. Frankly at a teenage age, students NEED freedom. We’ve all been teenagers doing stupid stuff. LGBTQ+ (hence, queer) students are people who just want understanding. If parents try to force them to change my tying them by the neck to a pole and hitting them with stones in the name of Yahweh, they deserve to be able to not be chained to a pole and stoned. Queer people have done nothing wrong. Any evidence you find of this is either a false causation, or a lie. I’m sure you’re a Young Earth Creationist and don’t believe in evolution, much less cells or chromosomes. But there is a genuine scientific reason that causes homosexuality in every mammal species. I won’t bother talking about gender as a construct, because some God ascribed one sex as inferior, apparently (This did not happen; sex =/= gender, even in biology). Trans people exist. Trans people harm nobody. I don’t care if you want to cherry-pick cases of rapes done by trans people (they are not an ineffable divinity, since no such thing is possible); those claims are not statistically significant (don’t talk to me about statistics if you don’t understand Lebesgue measures) and are not important. You think too broadly about hypothetical oppressors that you ignore the actual systemic issues. Any just god–biblical Jesus certainly–would have you understand and combat inequity. Marx was closer to Christ than any conservative. And don’t get me started on “universal truth”. Godel, a brilliant logician showed no logical system is perfect (no system satisfied Hilbert’s criterion). And, every scientific discovery is developed with context. Darwinism was outdated; it turns out evolution is more complicated than natural selection. Darwinism became Neo-Darwinism, including random mutations and so on. I’m not a biologist, but even this model of evolution has evolved. Quantum mechanics and Einstein’s relativity are mutually exclusive. NOTHING is universally true; if anything is it would be blasphemous to claim a human could understand it. I will not argue about the existence of God with you; but I will say He is not the one you believe in. Why should the Christian God be so spiteful and hateful and proclaimed benevolent? Rethink your stances
I just feel bad for the kid whose parent would rather go to the media with this story than love the kid in front of them. I am grateful to have parents who, at one point, would have agreed with this article, but when I came out decided to love and accept who I am. They had to cast their fear aside to truly see the kid in front of them.
I can only pray that this parent can see the light for the sake of their kid – because when I was her kid’s age my dropping grades and poor mental health had everything to do with the fear that my parents would be ashamed of me living as my truest self.
I am grateful this kid has at least one adult in her life that can demonstrate what it means to love and accept others. To truly be a Christian. Chosen family is a beautiful thing when your family chooses their own fear over accepting you.
You typed out a whole 1.2k+ comment literally saying… nothing. What even is your point because you clearly are doing a poor job at pointing it out? You are just throwing out random accusations of manipulation. Why are you even trying to quote our beliefs and values? They make absolutely no sense with whatever you are trying to prove. It is quite obvious that you have no clue what this school actually represents, and you are just trying to butt in a conversation that does not even involve you!
Hi, I think if you looked hard enough you would find that St Marys posted this video explaining the situation: https://youtu.be/cpGx2g98d80?si=PgCxUEGDfESAF_mM
Hi! I went to St. Mary’s and there aren’t any secret clubs or organizations of any sort, especially none that are trying to convert your children. Even this club is a part of St. Mary’s affinity groups and is listed as such on their website. Being gay is not a mental illness, but being a homophobic bigot might be, bless your heart <3
Just a thought – maybe we should think about the conditions at home that led to students feeling like they had to hide things from their parents in the first place. Good on the school for supporting a safe space for scared students.
Grooming, indoctrination, and solicitation is far more than a safe space, especially when they come into chapel to invite students to join them.
I try … but it’s difficult to find a linear line of truth in all the things you identify in this article.
I try to offer grace and support to the parent who shared this information – she or he is scared. Of what, I am not sure.
I try to find solace and comfort in his or her unsuccessful attempt to shake the unshakable foundation of 175 years of tradition, support and love for the development of young women.
I try to remember what it was like to be exposed to so little yet think I know so much.
I try to avoid the deep desire to fight back. Your gross negligence is shameful.
I try not to waste my precious time and respond but you leave me and other parents no choice. You’ve sucked time away from us, precious time we will not get back.
I try to remind myself that this parent has a hole inside them. His or her sadness and void will one day be stymied by a united front of truth and kindness. But for now, it’s a dark hole. Maybe he or she should travel the world, study other world religions, try watching other news networks (other than Newsmax or Fox), or just read a book or two outside of religious or conservative think tanks / pundits.
I try to remember that I must love thy neighbor. It’s hard when their motives are vague and hidden on obscure “news” syndicates like this one.
I think this club is a warm embrace for those who need it. I think it’s a safe place for people who want to find joy and respect with like minded people.
I am an SMS parent and I am proud to know we offer it. Keep up the AMAZING WORK SMS, Lord knows it’s not easy dealing with such daggers.
Also for those trolls out there, before you get righteous on me … I am Veteran who served with the greatest… and watched some of them put their lives on the line for me… and guess what, those Silver Star recipients were gay. Choke that down.
To SMS: I will call the school and personally write a check to fund more inclusive groups on campus. The hate they spread can be fended off by turning the other cheek and further supporting the amazing work you’re doing to love our children.
Warning: To avoid additional commentary and waste. Please know that this organization / website is illegitimate and truly a waste of space on the internet.
James Baldwin – thank you. You said what I (and probably a lot of other SMS alums/parents) have struggled to put into words.
https://youtu.be/Mw0u6xYy21Y?si=aEkivUXBgkG0Ede7
As someone who has attended more than a few of the school chapels over decades of involvement with St Mary’s – you are wrong
Sorry you feel that way.
Never checked the website.
The email meet up invite for “kids 13-25” was kind of a red flag for me.
Oh dose that mean I have to shut down the “I hate Beth club” darn it I love that club
Just wanna correct a few inaccuracies in this article (as someone who actually went to SMS).
1.) all/most clubs are held at school, during school hours, whether it is Spanish club, knitting club, or GSA. This is not to hide them from the parents, it is simply easier that way and the sponsors of the club don’t want to have to stay after school to host them.
2.) If you actually did research instead of listing your source as “trust me bro”, you would’ve seen the GSA listed as part of SMS’s affinity groups on the website.
3.) The GSA is not “promoted” during chapel. We have announcements where some affinity groups will come up in front of everyone and specify a time and place for people to come and hang out and talk about certain issues. This is said in front of the middle schoolers, but the actual meetings are usually during high school free periods, and middle school isn’t allowed to come to them.
4.) the GSA sponsors don’t tell people to hide their involvement from their parents, but if you think your parents might react badly to your involvement in the club (like, idk, sending screenshots of emails and including names of teachers to a random conservative online forum for the world to see), then obviously they won’t encourage you to come out. This is common sense. We have already lost students to suicide and the school needs to provide a safe space for students. This girl who is the subject of the article made a choice on her own not to tell her mom, and for a good reason.
5.) Do you really think your high-school aged child doesn’t know what the word “gay” means? Do you really think the introduction/continuation of this club at the age of 15 would teach them about gender and sexuality? They already know, either from social media or their friends. The club is about building community and helping everyone feel included. Taking that away won’t keep kids from being gay, it will just take away a community and increase stigma around sexuality.
6.) Many parents who send their kids to SMS aren’t Christian. The school simply has an excellent academic record and parents send their kids for that reason.
St. Mary’s strives to create a welcoming and safe community for all of its members (I noticed you used the wrong “its” in your comment… “it is students” is not correct, but of course your pea-sized brain wouldn’t notice that!). We take great care in validating each and every one of our students, faculty members, families, etc. St. Mary’s emphasizes discussion about mental health and creating a sense of identity so that people struggling know that they are not alone. Next time you feel the need to justify your hateful and disgusting behavior, DO NOT use unfortunate deaths of innocent girls. Your comment shows your true character and where your morals lie.
Sticking out your Gyatt for the rizzler your so skibidi your so fanum tax I just wanna be your sigma freaking come here give me your ohio
Wit dose that mean I have to shut down the “I hate Beth club” I love that club! By the way Beth if you took a moment to read the Bible you would that Jesus would not approve of this article.
Love is the only thing I can offer you and your sad soul. Though I don’t know you or why you post such things, you should know that God loves all people and that includes people of the LGBTQ+ community. Hope you find peace with your thoughts and find joy in uplifting those around you.
I am a st Mary’s student and think this article is the stupidest most ignorant and FALSE thing I have ever read. If you would have taken the time to visit SMS website you would see the affinity groups section! Maybe you wouldn’t have had to waste time writing this article!! These groups are offered so students have a safe space that they have the independence to join IF THEY CHOSE. Nobody is forcing your child into these groups. Maybe instead of saying being yourself is a “mental illness” you should go check on your kid. Not only is the GSA and other groups like it meant to create a place to have students with similarities come together and relate to each other it also is helpful for students who don’t have a supportive home life. I’m getting the vibe that’s not far off from your situation! Not only is the information provided just false and not trustworthy or posted on a reliable source it is so INSENSITIVE. Our community just expirence another lose of a student. And in the past have expirence lose of a student from suicide which these groups help create a safe space so they know they are supported and seen. It’s way easier to just say your homophobic and would have saved us all a few brain cells from having to read this idiotic, ignorant, disgusting article that obviously came from a very entitled person with too much free time.
no, no they
ahh sorry ment to reply this to another coment
This club at SMS has always been known and not hidden. You can find it on the St. Mary’s website under the Student Affinity Groups. The GSA is supposed to be a safe space for kids to express themselves. You say “all lives matter,” when clearly it’s a very selective group of people who “actually matter.” Girls at our school are dying of suicide because of bullying and hatred like what was being presented in this article here. Please educate yourselves on what’s actually happening at the school before tearing it down. Also, please educate yourself on the correct term for grooming, because this is far from “grooming.” Conservatives always have to have everything done a certain way to ensure their own “satisfaction,” and the St. Mary’s community will not let that be brushed aside. Praying for the SMS community and sending so much love and happiness their way.
That’s real talent you got there.
Yep!
Not their job.
Please don’t blame your daughter’s crappy grades on being a lesbian. If you’re so mad, send your daughter to a different school. I truly question if this is even a parent speaking. The quotes sound made up. Go clutch your pearls elsewhere.
Excellent article BTW.
Just wondering, can the school(s) be sued for fraud.
If parents pay tuition = theft by taking?
With the students grades collapsing = abuse ?
you clearly have absolutely no understanding of the law or of what the word fraud means
No this link explains why; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YBS8rJvxnKo&pp=ygUNaGFtb29kIGhhYmliaQ%3D%3D
Hello this is interesting this video about lawsuits might help your research!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXw3sU6P29o
Wow really stupid comment!
Just wondering how you became such an idiot I want whatever drugs you’re on to be this oblivious. No the school cannot be sued for something that they didn’t do. Also if your grades are bad that does not = abuse. And if someone is paying tuition at a school (which I can tell by how stupid you are you won’t ever be able to afford that) and you don’t like the school that doesn’t =theft.
They need to Remove the Christian name and be closed.
It’s not a Christian school it’s an episcopal school the author is not very reliable.
I’m literally raised a Methodist bro. Idiot
Sticking out your gyatt for the rizzler your so skibidi your so fanum tax I just wanna be your sigma freaking come here give me your Ohio
Parents should pull their kids from this school. Since the Pipe is ok with the “agenda” all Catholic schools are a danger zone.
EFarrell, You do not need to insult the Catholic Church or the Pope here. St Mary’s is not a Catholic school. It’s an Episcopal school (in name only, of course).
Also, EFarrell, The Pope is NOT “Ok” with this agenda.
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/25/pope-francis-calls-for-end-to-anti-gay-laws-and-lgbtq-welcome
the pope himself says otherwise sister!
Who’s the Pipe?
Satanic school, not Christian. Don’t send your kids to satanic schools.
This is sickening to read as a current student at St. Mary’s. The GSA is clearly listed on the school’s website, which is as much formal notice as parents get with any other affinity group. There is no cost to join the club, which is why there wouldn’t be any invoice. Frankly, I don’t understand how these parents managed to overlook something they clearly care so very much about- it seems like they failed themselves, not the school. Did the student herself attribute her academic struggles to “being used for an agenda” or were those words put in her mouth? It sounds to me that you have used this student to push your own agenda, trying to paint this school in a bad light. It is disturbing that you would do such a thing in the name of God, and I urge you all to stop cherry picking your Bible and learn some basic reading comprehension. I leave you with this: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravaging wolves.” -Matthew 7:15.
Satanic is throwing a hissy fit over a club. Act like an adult
Sticking out your gyatt for the rizzler your so skibidi your so Fanny tax I just wanna be your sigma freaking come here give me your Ohio
As an SMS parent – you’re full of it. I was going to say you should switch schools but I hope you don’t for the sake of your child. It sounds like she needs the intelligent, rational, and loving environment she may not be getting elsewhere.
Hey I think you accidentally put this into “News” instead of the “Humor” section.
Anyways, great article. Lots of laughs!
Just because your husband doesn’t know where the G-spot is doesn’t mean your middle schooler shouldn’t either
a middle school student needs this information?
well they might have sex one day they should know their own anatomy.
I’m an SMS alum and had sex ed there. I can guarantee that very little of this actually happened. Stop lying.
And you need to get a grip on reality! This article isn’t true but do you know what is true, someone at the school has passed away and it’s such a shame that you haven’t even prayed. Jesus and I don’t approve of your behavior
lady your kid joined a club…they didn’t groom her (funny article tho reads like an snl skit)
SNL Skit! Ha! Sure did! Lol!
As a high school student of St. Mary’s, I cannot believe this misinformed article and the horrid comments. The GSA is treated as any other club, and it is listed on the website. It is not a secret. It is a safe space that people may go on their own accord so they feel safe and at home. This is also a very difficult school academically, so if your child’s grades drop, it is because IT IS A CHALLENGING SCHOOL. WE ALL HAVE BAD UNITS!!! We go to chapel everyday, and the values instilled in us are Christian. We are taught about thankfulness, kindness, responsibility, respect, honesty, and more from a young age. Our Sex ED in middle school was only to make sure we were informed on things like periods and self care, and how to be safe. I am so disgusted by the lies spread here, and I hope people do their own research before listening to stuff like this.
Regardless of your political beliefs, nearly 1 in 5 members of the LGBTQ+ community will attempt suicide at one point in their life (Source: The Trevor Project). LGBTQ+ teenagers NEED these safe spaces and support groups. Being gay, bi, transgender, or non-binary is already isolating and difficult. We need to support diversity instead of condemning people for their differences. St. Mary’s recognizes the intrinsic value of each student and allows students to express themselves. The GSA is a powerful beacon of hope and acceptance. Thank you St. Mary’s!
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
The only thing this “article” (seriously what is this) exposed is the amount of hypocritical so-called “Christians” who cherry pick the Bible to fit their own agenda. St. Mary’s teaches love, kindness, empathy, and clearly enough confidence to take down this sad excuse for news. Thank the Lord that these students have a safe place to go at school, some of which have hateful parents just like yourself. I’m sure that resources like the GSA and many others are some of the only lights that kids have in their lives, if the way this parent treats their child is any indication. This is hate, and I feel sorry for anyone who has enough hate in their heart to agree with this. And to target a teacher like this…disgusting.
Since you want to quote scripture. Let’s start from the beginning and not twist the meaning to conform to your way of thinking.
Genesis 1:27 KJV
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Leviticus 18:22 KJV
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Romans 1:26-28 KJV
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.
1 Timothy 1:8-11
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Homosexuality, bestiality, gender confusion and all unnatural acts are an abomination to God. In other words it is a sin in God’s eyes which can’t be looked upon. Yes we are to love the sinner but hate the sin. Not to tolerate or condone that type of life or lifestyle.
In God we trust not government or man.
Have a blessed day.
Interesting how all but one of these verses come from the King James Version of the bible, the version notoriously full of wild mistranslations. If you actually cared to know what you were talking about, you would know that each of these verses has been proven either inaccurate time and time again by the actual original Hebrew and Greek texts or completely misinterpreted and twisted to fit the hateful narratives of the powerful.
Heres some reading for you, hope this enlightens you:
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2022/12/29/lgbtq-homophobic-transphobic-agendas-are-not-supported-by-the-bible/69714834007/
https://andrewspringer.medium.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-homosexuality-the-definitive-guide-cb5176297033
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/05/catholic-church-lgbt-gay-relationships-bible-wigngaards-institute-study-mary-mcaleese/
https://um-insight.net/perspectives/has-%E2%80%9Chomosexual%E2%80%9D-always-been-in-the-bible/
https://academic.oup.com/north-carolina-scholarship-online/book/22373/chapter-abstract/182628249?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Also, here’s a complete list of every error in the KJV– props to you if you can manage to scroll to the bottom in less than 5 minutes
https://superiorword.org/errors-in-the-king-james-version/
Your first link is an opinion piece. the 2nd, 3rd and 4th links are all written by homosexuals. And the last link is total nonsense. Most of it is nitpicking for example, It says, “the Gilead,” not “Gilead.” 1 demerit. The King James Version is one of the oldest translation of the Bible. The Bible also says, Beware of false teachers. I wish you well but you are definitely being misled and misinformed.
Have a blessed day.
1 Timothy 1:8-11 that is the KJV. I just forgot to put that there. Sorry.
Have a blessed day.
Your quotation of Leviticus 18:22 is actually a mistranslation of the original Hebrew text. Here’s the Hebrew transliteration: w’eth-zäkhār lö’ tiškav miškevē ‘iššâ. The literal translation is as follows: With (a) male you shall not lie (the) lyings of a woman. (An) abomination is that. While this has been misinterpreted as addressing general same-sex relations, it also overlooks the nuance of the Hebrew language. The Hebrew word miškevē likely refers to incestuous male rape rather than same-sex relations, especially in the context of Leviticus. You would know this if you had bothered to read Leviticus in whole, not just cherry-pickings of it.
Oh really. And by the way I have read the whole Bible. It sounds to me it is the same translation.
With (a) male you shall not lie (the) lyings of a woman. (An) abomination is that.
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. I am assuming {a}, {the} and {An} are not part of the Hebrew translation. So it is not an actual translation. The same holds true of the next statement where the word “likely”is used. The Hebrew word miškevē likely refers to incestuous male rape rather than same-sex relations, especially in the context of Leviticus. It’s an assumption rather than an actual translation. So same sex relations are a normal thing? In your mind and it isn’t an abomination to God. I didn’t cherry pick. Those are God’s words and the book of Leviticus is about God’s laws.
Have a blessed day.
Wayne, what does clothing have to do with this? Do you really think women who wear pants are abominations to God? It goes to show how uneducated you are, considering you are commenting about a school that has fought long and hard to elevate young women for almost 200 years now. What we wear matters not to God, and even if it does, it is not up to you to “tolerate or condone.” Get over yourself and leave the judgement up to God. God be with you.
Just think about about that statement for a moment. It’s the difference between men’s and women’s clothing and who wears what.
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Wayne honey, you doth protest too much. Kick that closet door down and come on out, and maybe educate yourself a little bit too. Guess who never said ONE WORD condemning LGBTQ+ folks? Jesus. If you claim to truly follow him, maybe try acting more like him.
its honestly heartbreaking that a parent is going to let their own political agenda affect their love for their kid like this. my heart really goes out to the poor kid that has to deal with these parents.
if this is such a problem leave!! the sms community would be better off without you!
if this is such a problem leave! they school would be better off with out you
Recent SMS grad here.
The GSA exists for children with parents like the one quoted in this article. I had a parent similar to the one quoted, and I sincerely hope all reading this article are fearful for the child not because of their involvement in GSA, but for their safety in their own home.
Since its inception, students have sought out the GSA to find friends and sanctuary because they cannot exist fully in their own homes. It exists as a private organization to protect the students from hateful parents like the one quoted.
Regarding the comments about the sex ed sessions & discussion of having more fulfilling sex- if you’ve never had an orgasm in your ‘Christian marriage,’ just say that. Additionally, much of the sex ed discussion revolves around consent. If you can somehow find a way to disagree on the basis of religion with consent being taught, I honestly applaud you.
Would have to agree with the comments discussing the tone deaf nature of this article due to recent suicides. But, it is important to note that without this organization, that number would likely and tragically be higher.
Great point at the end there about the massive dangers of not having resources like this. Thank you for your comment.
the only agenda i see is the one being pushed by this article
Why didn’t you just send your child to another school?
Surely you could quietly solve your own “problem” instead of promoting misinformation on the internet.
As a SMS alum who was not part of the GSA, I saw how it helped some peers who needed a safe place, most likely because their home lives looked like I’m sure your poor child’s does.
Ask her what you can do to help – with her grades, with her social life, and if you truly believe that she has some sort of mental illness, then you should try to help with that as well.
Young girls ARE vulnerable and easily influenced, which is exactly why they need support, especially from the female mentors in their lives.
I am secure in my Christianity and I know that it is scientifically impossible to fully mold the mind of a teenage girl. As she learns and grows, she will form her own opinions and discover her own feelings. And since you’re a Christian as well, you know that love comes first, always, no matter what. And I’m certain you’ve heard that all sins are equal, and as lying is pretty frowned upon in the Bible, you have sinned by releasing such an inappropriately and incorrectly worded statement.
All this to say, be kind and compassionate. Your daughter needs love and support, and if you don’t want her getting it from the GSA, maybe you could show her some yourself. Go turkeys!
no one has ever made your child join any gay club against their will. stop victimizing yourself and making your child’s peers seem like villains. your child joined the gsa due to free will and most likely to join a safe space to talk about their horrible experiences with you. the club was created for people exactly like you and will continue to be a place where students can go when they are being hated for something they cannot control by their own parents. your child is not in need of saving from this safe space, but is in need of saving from you.
Definitely using some of this for my next comedy routine! Thanks for the material (and the laughs)!
This article is laughable. St. Mary’s teaches kindness, acceptance, love, and understanding, values this parent clearly does not exhibit. Sounds like this parent is missing out on a relationship with her kid.
suicides have become more and more common at this school yet THIS is what we are concerned about? we are concerned about the safe spaces made for your children rather than students dying from suicide? please get your priorities straight and then you can come back and write an article that will probably be just as awful as this one.
As a recent grad of this school, I truly have no words to express how appalled I am by this article. St. Mary’s is a loving and nurturing environment. They don’t push anything on anyone. The reason these clubs exist is so people can feel more comfortable during the rough tumultuous teenage years. For many students, home does not feel like a nurturing environment, and St. Mary’s (with the help of these clubs) hopes to fill that void. All clubs are allowed to talk in chapel and have chapel announcements- the GSA isn’t an exception and pushing anything. I always had positive experiences with the GSA and the students in it. Besides that, St. Mary’s taught me to be kind and accepting, a lesson this author could learn. What honestly makes me most angry about this article is the note from the teacher. Ms. Bielskis was one of my favorite teachers I had there (if not my favorite). She taught English in a way I hadn’t thought of before and led many thought provoking discussions. Her classroom was nurturing and she was kind. I know I am not alone in saying that Ms. Bielskis is absolutely amazing. Above all, this post was ignorant of the details of the club and what it means to be accepting of others.
Lady, you’re crazy, and I hope your daughter is ok. Happy Monday.
As someone who went to sms, this is BS. the gsa is an amazing club for those who need it.
And as someone who was on the newspaper and now is on a college newspaper, this is SHIT JOURNALISM.
GAY PPL ARE REAL!! and this article is not gonna change that get out of here and listen to some lady gaga
So is satan and his demonic influence.
You have talent too.
if this is such a problem for you then leave!! the school would probably be better off without you!
clubs are the worst!! the rock climbing club absolutely shattered my gpa☹️
I agree with the article!!!!
The French club is GROOMING my child into becoming a FRENCH PERSON!!!!!!!!
It’s UNACCEPTABLE.
I helped lead the St. Mary’s GSA during my time there. We held a holiday party every year for kids in high school who didn’t feel safe at home and gave them a positive experience. So scary!
Womp womp
As a student at SMS, i find this article truly disturbing. I hope you and whoever agrees with this article opens their eyes. The only agenda being pushed is the one that you are pushing. I truly wish a life with love for you rather than one with hate which you are preaching. The GSA is here for support which you obviously have never experienced. Just because you have never been loved before does not mean you get to project on us. You have the power to change so many lives and I am truly disappointed that you chose to manipulate that power and use it in such hateful ways. Your words have consequences and I hope you get the help you so clearly need.
Take a look around, lady. SMS has always been an accepting, loving, and supporting place. There is no “secret agenda” besides the insane right winged conspiracy theorist one you’re pushing on to your kid. I hope this mother never takes her child out of SMS, as this kid obviously needs to be supported and loved because they clearly aren’t receiving it at home. I honestly cannot believe how out of touch this is. We’ve lost kids no older than 14 to suicide in our community and I can tell you damn well its not because they stopped by a club meeting for a donut. Step up to the plate and recognize the real problems here. If you leave your own child drowning in the sea without a hand to hold and think thats A-Ok, it might be time for some self reflection. Read the St. Mary’s website. Read the actual words of the Bible, not the twisted, hateful crap you’ve made it out to be. And take some damn notes.
get a life.
Hi Adelia,
This is God. J want you to know that I a ,in fact, a woman AND a lesbian!! I love gay people and guess what? I decided to wake up from my heavenly slumber specifically to tell you that I have notified my hood colleague, Mephistopheles, that you will be checking in to Hell when you die
Best,
God
Listen to my Dad!
listen to my baby daddy!
Wow – Blaspheme in its truest form.
We are taught as Christians to love others, not to promote and celebrate their sins. Telling the truth about sin is what ought to be done instead of accepting sin as totally “legit” or even “cool”. Ultimately, God judges us for our choices. We can give into temptation of the flesh or pursue higher morality.
What kind of “Christian” school creates clubs based on sexual ideation in minors? Why exploit confusion, insecurity and sexuality in kids unless you’re a pervert? Those leading this school are purposely guiding young people away from God’s laws. The leaders will pay the worst price after this brief life on earth ends. I hope a political agenda is worth their souls.
blasphemy*
Praise up Girl!!! Us moms gotta stay strong against the corruption of our children.
https://youtu.be/UEItzmAqqTw?si=bXKtWxZuF86a3u0v
oh my god how dare this private school promote community and acceptance….awful place
Damn a mom was mad at her kid and made a whole ass news article about it. Breaking news being gay isn’t a sin and it’s not the reason your kid has bed grades. The fact that this parent choose to stay anonymous shows that they know what they are saying is wrong. Shame on this so called reporter for allowing an angry parent to use their news outlet as a rant. One of the first things you learn about journalism is that your articles are not an outlet for people to rant. This reporter may need to get some more training so that no more articles are produced that harm marginalized communities. Hate to break it to you but God wouldn’t be proud of this behavior so it may be time to get your catholic butt to confession.
“shade never made anybody less gay”-taylor swift
Come here mama! I got a spot just for you!
Above all, I just feel bad for the child of the parent in this article. There was likely a reason she was hiding this from her parent, as many LGBTQ teenagers do. It’s because of a fear of being rejected by those who are supposed to love you unconditionally. In addition, this isn’t a secret. It’s on the website with all the other clubs, and students are actually encouraged not to join if they think that a parent finding out about their involvement could put them in danger. Nobody is forcing anyone to join this club. I sincerely hope that the student who was mentioned in this article will stay at SMS, as it may be the only place where she is accepted at this point in her life. St. Mary’s has always taught respect and kindness, and these values have made it a place where LGBTQ students can feel safe. The school isn’t a perfect haven, but it’s lovely to know we have a space we can go to if we need to. The GSA has been around for years, and it’s never been a secret. I hope the people complaining about this optional club educate themselves and learn some empathy for students in this GSA.
Not a Christian school. Article got a gang beating from lucifer’s people
Peepee poopoo
IM GAY ARE U SCARED
IM GAY!! U SCARED?
Why do you see loving a person for who they are as lucifer’s people
Brrr its so cold in the north atlantic. Once again im sad. I lost a game of dice for about all the money I had. When the dark moon sets into the sun. then we’ll all go home but yet again Im scared tommorow will never come.
as a christian st. mary’s student, this “article” sickens me. i genuinely hope that this person can somehow learn to reflect christ’s love to their child. we as christians are called to love and to accept and to understand. every single person on this earth is a child of god made in god’s image, and lgbtq+ people are not an exception. i am so glad that sms exists so that this person’s kid and all students can see the love and acceptance that jesus taught. the safe space st. mary’s provided for its lgbtq+ students has the potential to be life-saving, and if anything, we should support the gsa more. i am not usually one to post bible verses, but i think these might be valuable to those that find themselves agreeing with this article’s message.
1 John 4:7-8
1 Corinthians 16:14
Matthew 7:1
What a horrific and hateful article- not to mention the extremely harmful rhetoric it presents. As an alum, it’s beyond disturbing to read the uneducated and untrue words of a grown adult, especially after the community has experienced several tragic losses. SMS teachers and administrators care for students like they are their own. I hope you realize how hurtful your words are to most supportive and loving community that I have ever known.
Who asked?
This is important but not Artsakh??? Shame on you I dare say to you
Maybe kid just fell off big L ngl tbh
SMS alum. Proud of my alma mater for supporting ALL of its students. This parent has some nerve crying to a blogger after an entire year, apparently AFTER she paid tuition for her daughter’s next year at school. If she’s so unhappy with the school, she should have enrolled her daughter elsewhere. But she didn’t, apparently so she could try to grab some attention from “conservative” press by playing the victim. Yawn. Take your bigotry somewhere else. Nobody is forcing you to give St. Mary’s your money. There are literally hundreds of girls who would love to have her spot.
This Saturday I went to a memorial visitation for a 13 year old SMS child; last year, I went to one for a 12 year old SMS student. If you really think this is the time to be preaching hate, exclusion, and bs propaganda, then you have blood on your hands. If your political agenda is more important than loving your child and keeping them (yes I said them) safe, then you have blood on your hands. And if you’re a “journalist” with no credentials who’s relying on a clearly unhinged and biased single source for a piece riddled with misinformation and flat-out lies, you have blood on your hands. Shame on both the author and the subject of this article, and thank you to the faculty and staff at SMS who know what it’s like to truly care for our children.
this isnt journalism. this is hate. lmao imagine thinking that this is real journalism. you wish you were a journalism. we dont claim you.
– an sms alumna who was on the school newspaper and now is a journalist.
You are an SMS alumna who cannot write correctly. You have incorrect capitalization and punctuation. You also state that you were “on the school newspaper?” (I can only imagine you sitting on a pile of newspapers.) You cannot express yourself better than writing “lmao”? And you say “you wish you were a journalism.” This is the best writing you can exhibit? Even the academic standards must be dropping over there. The quality of your writing is an embarrassment to the school.
this isnt journalism. this is hate. lmao imagine thinking that this is real journalism. you wish you were a journalism. we dont claim you.
– an sms alumna who was on the school newspaper and now is a journalist.
Who asked?
As an actual Christian and the parent of two SMS students, I sure hope I never find out who this mom is, or that Catherine commenter, either. I don’t think I’d be able to be civil to those jerks. I’d beg them to switch to ECS or wherever instead of St. Mary’s, but it sounds like these children need a serious safe place away from their terrible parents. I feel sorry for these moms, because more than likely those kids are going to go NC as soon as they can.
journalist*
Leave this school alone. As a recent graduate, I can attest to the trauma we have endured in the last three years. We have lost friends, teachers, parents, and sisters. Trying to make a comment on a tiny fake news organization is not helping the students there. They are just trying to make it through the days after the amount of deaths they have experienced. Leave us, the SMS community, alone.
And next time you write an article, learn what a 3×5 is. News isn’t news if you don’t have at least 3 real sources.
Did among us turn my son gay? Since this among us game came out, it has been corrupting the minds of my children. I am a mom of two sons, shane and ryland. shane keeps grabbing knives from our kitchen and chasing ryland around the house with them, saying he is an imposter. ryland screams and calls him sus! I think is is internet terminology for homosexual? Does ryland know something about shane that i dont? Is he a gay psychopath? Moms please give some advice, I do not want a sus son.
Is hydrogen peroxide okay?
God told me to tell you you’re wrong. Thanks.
Soo, moral of the story, your mad because a school didn’t tell you about a club that your daughter was in? Even though its on their website?
you really struggle with commas dont you bbg
I laughed and cried reading this article. You have no right to do this to my school or teachers. This whole article is false. If I ever find out who your child is I will be giving them the biggest hug possible. I am so sorry. Leave my beautiful school alone.
If you belong to the SMS community and agree with this article, take a moment to reflect on the amount of grief and suffering our community has endured over the past 3 years. Consider the amount of pain our students and teachers are experiencing now with the recent loss of a 13 year old student. Now think, did this article really accomplish anything other than hate and deception sugarcoated with expired “Christian” values? If you, as a self proclaimed Christian, think that hating each other is what God wanted for his sons and daughters, you should re-read the bible collecting dust on your shelf.
1 Corinthians 16:14
John 13:34-35
1 John 4:19
Proverbs 10:12
Don’t quote scripture and then twist it to your so called “expired Christian values” way of thinking. God’s words never change. Only humans change it to fit their agenda. Here is some scripture for you to read.
Genesis 1:27 KJV
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Leviticus 18:22 KJV
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Romans 1:26-28 KJV
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.
1 Timothy 1:8-11
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Homosexuality, bestiality, gender confusion and all unnatural acts are an abomination to God. In other words it is a sin in God’s eyes which can’t be looked upon. Yes we are to love the sinner but hate the sin. Not to tolerate or condone that type of life or lifestyle.
In God we trust not government or man.
Have a blessed day.
I will be praying for you.
I’m only a student journalist, but I at least know how to write an article. This is at best a blog post. If you actually are a journalist then you would know that part of your job is to minimize harm created by your article. This blog post was solely created to harm a school that is currently grieving the loss of a student. We all learned in 5th grade that you have to have more than one source when doing research, but judging by the quality of this article I really doubt the author made it past 5th grade. You even attacked individual people who have dedicated their lives to serving others. What kind of person attacks a teacher who is just supporting her students. I don’t know what Bible you’re reading, but no where does it say that being gay is a sin. The Bible also talks about penises so I don’t know why you’re so scared of them. Yes SMS is a Christian school, but it’s Episcopalian for a reason. It’s here to accept everyone, but never pressures you to do anything you are uncomfortable with. Since you’re so concerned that the GSA is grooming your kid I’m surprised that you aren’t worried that the Asian student alliance is going to turn your kid Hindu or something. See how ridiculous that sounds. I don’t know why on Earth you think this school is grooming people. If you’re so mad just pull your kid out. If you don’t want there to be a GSA just go to Hutchison. Gay people are so scared to come out there that the GSA is a secret. Sorry lady but you’re part of the problem.
It would be really cool if they actually pushed a gay agenda. They don’t, trust me.
As a student of Memphis University School, it is very clear that the author (located in Nashville TN) has little knowledge of what the school of St. Mary’s is really like. Having had a sibling who has graduated from that school (which she had been in since the age of 3), I have seen nothing but kindness and respect among that community. While obviously I will not be changing the mind of the main audience of this “news” site about sexuality (since this country is so divided that each side refuses to hear out the other), let me make a few points that go to show how poorly written and researched this article is:
1. As is common with all school clubs in the Memphis area, most clubs do not have parental involvement within their operations. While some clubs more directly correlated with the school notify parents on what they are up to, many clubs are run by students with a faculty sponsor. It is not the job of the school to talk to the parents about the club, it is the job of the child. Clubs at most of these schools become available in highschool so that they establish a more student-run independent feel.
2. In relation to the angered parents, the examples like this mom are few out of the many. The school is very well known to be LGBTQ+ friendly in the Memphis community, so these parents acting shocked about the school’s accepting nature is a complete sham. If the parents are angry about their child being in this school for this reason, then they have the ability to change schools. I don’t know how it’s taken this parent 13 years to realize this. Generally pretty much all of the parents are in support of the LGBTQ ideals that this school promotes (as is in line with the Episcopalian faith).
3. In relation to the field day event, while I admit that a 13-25 year old field day can be sketchy, we do not know any specifics about the event (like whether the age groups were close together or not at said event). Now, I guess criticism can be put on a lack of communication with parents, but generally if a student wishes to participate in the event the parent will know either because they must drive the student to the event or because the student will tell the parent they are going to the event (as it is their responsibility). Now, you can still somewhat formulate an argument about how the school should have had better communication with the parents about the event; however, the event being called a grooming grounds for simply being an LGBTQ event shows the complete lack of common sense with the people that write these “articles”. This absolutely abysmal take completely trashed the reputation of the base of the argument at hand and causes it to not be able to be taken seriously. A change possibly would have been made if it wasn’t for blatant homophobia causing the administration and student body to disregard said points. This situation could have been bad regardless of what kind of event it was, but the article blaming its faults on the assumption that LGBTQ= grooming ruins it. But since this website feeds off of division using extreme conservative ideals, of course that point was emphasized.
Ultimately, this article shows a reckless disregard for common sense and knowledge of the actual school itself. It is a shame that these websites exist that just are filled with a bunch of extreme ideals that aim to attack the other side and cause division, causing common sense and morals to take a backseat. These articles are written to make a quick buck and in return have adverse effects on this country. If conservatives want to be taken seriously, they need to use their brains. I’d also like to comment on how poor of timing this post is regarding the recent death at said school. It is distasteful and disgusting that this article was written so soon after and shows the author’s lack of knowledge of the actual school itself.
P.S. leaving the teacher’s e-mail able to be seen on a public website like this one with many hateful people is not only irresponsible but wrong. This again shows the negligence and clear disregard for any common sense with the author.
Any Tatler folks reading this and seeing how terrible of an article this is? I know it can’t just be me. This is just an angry rant that is being put out and hurting a real community that is already suffering from loss. Get a life and learn how to actually write an article that tells news, not just spewing information from an UNNAMED source.
As a right- leaning, Christian at this school I do not approve of this article. I have been at SMS my whole life and I LOVE it. I know everything about this school and I know for a fact that when people chose to send their kids to SMS, they do NOT send their kids there for the Christian beliefs. They send their kids here for the academics. I am proud to go to SMS (even if it is called the “gay school” in Memphis) because it has given me an extreme understanding of how the world works. If everyone went to schools like ECS or Briarcrest in which students live in a bubble, they will have an EXTREME culture shock when they enter the real world. Also, every other school has gay students and it is great that here they are in a community of love, even if not everyone agrees with their beliefs. The Bible in fact says to love your neighbor as yourself (even if you don’t agree with them). So going to a school like SMS is great because it teaches students how to respect and love everyone of all beliefs. Something that is so unique to SMS is the fact that we are able to learn about our differences. I mean come on, the world would be SO boring if we were all the exact same.
This article ain’t giving what you thought it was gonna give…please consider a career at the local comedy club
¡Sí, claro! Soy parte del club de español, y ahora puedo hablar solamente español. ¡QUE HORRIBLE!
Just because you can’t afford to go to St. Mary’s doesn’t mean you need to bash our school or morals.
sorry that’s corny. sms didn’t do anything wrong but classism doesn’t fix anything. read marx
As a SMS alumna I agree this comment is rude and classless. Bad look on you and the school
That’s not really Weston. I’m really Weston
Though I’ve never found my place at St. Marys, the existence of a GSA alone (Although I never took a place in it) provided me with a sense of comfort as a queer kid at SMS. Queer children are already oppressed in Tennessee, we already face discrimination and hate like this every day. If you think you’re justified by the bible in reference to this article might I quote Matthew “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” I hope you know your judgement does more harm than it ever will do good. You need to do some serious rethinking on your judgement, of literal children. Just because they’re queer. If you believe it is sinful keep to yourself as your judgement is a sin in itself. What happened to loving your neighbor. Because thats something st. marys taught, that you clearly never learned.
Yet again. People love to misquote scripture to fit their narrative. Read the whole Bible just don’t pick and choose. Homosexuality is a sin even if YOU don’t think so. Along with other reprobate ways of thinking. I don’t judge. Just trying to keep people from going to hell. Which is a real place. Even satan knows scripture. So be careful how you use it. Because you could be leading people straight to hell. And that in itself is a horrible thing. We are not to be a stumbling block for people.
Have a blessed day.
sticking out my gyatt for the rizzler your so skibidi your so fanum tax i just wanna be your sigma freaking come here give me your ohio
This has already been said. And it still doesn’t mean anything.
Have a blessed day.
Trying to keep people from hell isn’t YOUR job its gods. God is the ultimate judgement. You seem like a sad dude who’s just hating on oppressed (queer) children and the adults who protect us
Actually, the word “homosexual” did not appear in the Bible until a 1946 translation. The word “arsenokoitai” in its mostly closely translated form means “Man shall not lie with young boys as he does with a woman, for it is an abomination.” Meaning, child molesting is a sin. Not homosexuality.
If being gay is a sin, why did God create penguins and countless of other species that choose same sex partners? I can guarantee none of them have even heard of a GSA, but they are still gay.
You are correct. Your days are numbered. Jesus will return.
i hope your pillow is slightly warm on both sides >:(
As an SMS student and a Christian, I will say that this article is terribly false and disrespectful to an incredible school and an amazing teacher. I strongly believe responding to this “article” in a professional manner for the sake of correcting misinformation is important; however, it has gotten out of hand. St. Mary’s is an incredible school that arms its students with a great education, and unfortunately, many of the joke comments on here are not properly displaying that. It frustrates me to see how some of these comments have and could reflect on us because it is truly an amazing school that I am beyond proud to attend.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Somewhere in this city there is a kid whose parent would rather take the time to call up Tennessee Conservative with this story than love the kid in front of them. I am grateful to have parents who, at one point, may have agreed with this article, but when I came out decided to love and accept who I am. They had to cast their fear aside and embark on a journey of challenging their previous beliefs to truly see the kid in front of them. That’s what we do when we love people, though. We change.
I can only pray that this parent can see the light for the sake of their kid – because when I was her kid’s age my dropping grades and poor mental health had everything to do with the deeply seeded fear that my parents would be ashamed of me living as my truest self.
I am grateful this kid has at least one adult in her life that can demonstrate what it means to love and accept others without conditions. To truly demonstrate what it means to love thy neighbor as thyself. Chosen family is a powerful thing, especially when your family chooses fear and hatred over accepting you.
, Pope Francis had lunch with Trans women.
-Totally Real man and not just raccoons with internet access
Pope Francis had lunch with Trans women.
-Totally Real man and not just raccoons with internet access
I could tell from the opening sentence (you meant “stranglehold” not “stronghold”) that this was a load of tripe straight from the frontlines of the culture war.
There is no need to shred your paper thin talking points, others have handled that task. I’m just going to ask you to find some joy in your life. You’re clearly an angry, misguided person content to sew outrage and discontent. That’s no way to live your life.
Read through the comments here. You’re wrong. Plain and simple. Parents and students alike have pointed out how your argument was based on assumptions, lies and political bias. You’ve got to be better than that. I don’t care how much cable news you watch or how much talk radio you listen to, you’ve been misguided by outrage hustlers. I hope you find happiness in life because, spewing 1000+ word screeds on the internet ain’t it, so to speak.
Past that, do us a favor and keep SMS out of your headlines. This school—an academic Godsend—has been a blessing to our family, instilling TRUE Christian virtues of peace, love, charity and acceptance.
p.s. Your grammar is as poorly conceived as your arguments.