Judge: Firing teacher who called homosexuality a sin reflects ‘modern British values of tolerance’
In 2010, high school science teacher Robert Haye was dismissed from his position at Deptford Green School after he responded to questions from high school students aged 15-16 by saying that homosexual activity is a “sin." Teaching authorities subsequently banned him “indefinitely” from teaching at any high school in the country, a ban that was later endorsed by Education Secretary Michael Gove . Robert Haye faces discrimination in the UK . A London High Court rejected Haye’s appeal, saying that his comments were “inappropriate” and that he was guilty of unacceptable professional conduct, the campaign group Christian Concern reported, noting that this is the first case of its kind. Haye, a Seventh Day Adventist , also reportedly told students that it those Christians who worship on Sundays are “basically worshipping the devil." Haye cannot apply to return to the classroom for two years. In his judgment, Mr. Justice King said that teachers must present posi...