Was she not married in the eyes of the Lord when she slept with him in the first place?Let's ask all the other teachers if they aver had sex outside of marriage!
Her situation was not open and notorious. It is also interesting when one looks at the remedy both historical and biblical for sex between unmarried people.
With any luck she will at least get enough publicity to escape the problems of suddenly finding herself without insurance and pregnant.
Was she not married in the eyes of the Lord when she slept with him in the first place?
I honestly can't feel sorry for her any more than I can feel sorry for the students who willingly attend places like Bob Jones University. Residence Hall Life | Bob Jones UniversityLet's say I fire someone for embezzling but he asks for forgiveness.
Should I hire him back just because he asked for forgiveness?
There are rules in place for a reason, and because you're dealing with a Christian school, you're going to be dealing with a Christian mindset, one in which premarital sex is a sin. If it's spelled out in the rules that you can get fired for that, then one needs to take that into account. Go have premarital sex if you think it's okay, but be prepared for the consequences.
She apparently was not prepared and rather than take responsibility for her actions, she is blaming the school.
It's the typical USA attitude these days...
Only until you find yourself wrongly treated, I would suspect.
I honestly can't feel sorry for her any more than I can feel sorry for the students who willingly attend places like Bob Jones University. Residence Hall Life | Bob Jones University
I mean, you really should know what you're getting into.
Was she not married in the eyes of the Lord when she slept with him in the first place?
Agreed.The school has standards and an image it must maintain. This is why many organizations, religious and otherwise, have morality clauses in their contracts. This is something generally understood when people agree to work with an employer.
It's a bad time to get fired and I feel for her. However, that's the end of my sympathy. She knew what she was getting into and the lawsuit only shows her to be petty and vindictive.
Why not?
Matthew 19:6 says God marries people, I would think that would be all they need.
True, I just never understood the bureaucracy that comes with marriage. I tend to think that being with the one you love is the important part. But what do I know, I'm crazy.God also says to follow the established authorities...and generally speaking by law you gotta have that little piece of paper that says you're married.
Also, sex isn't what solely defines marriage, either.
Well, as I pointed out in post 12, from what can be gathered from the article, the specifics of the school's "values and purpose" were not spelled out. I also gave my reasons why this could be a significant mitigating factor.If it is true that she signed a contract which forbade this kind of conduct, then she really can't claim she was "wrongly treated" or have I missed something?
Normally I would agree with you, but this is a private religious school. As long as they receive no federal funding I'm afraid they can do what they want.She should sue in federal court and I hope she wins. What the school has done is not only outlandish and intolerant, but it is an offense to our way of life. In this country our founding fathers intended us to enjoy not only freedom of religion but freedom from religion. Your religious dogma and beliefs should be protected only as far as they do not require me to uphold them if they are contrary to my beliefs or disbeliefs. This lady has every cause to be angry and to seek fair compensation for the wrong which ahs been done to her. However the real victim in such cases is the constitution and the people of the United States who have been offended by this schools disrepect for the rights we all enjoy under our constitution.
Well, as I pointed out in post 12, from what can be gathered from the article, the specifics of the school's "values and purpose" were not spelled out. I also gave my reasons why this could be a significant mitigating factor.
She had sex in a committed relationship which was obviously ready for marriage. Just because the state hadn't signed the paperwork yet does not mean it was a sin.
She should sue in federal court and I hope she wins. What the school has done is not only outlandish and intolerant, but it is an offense to our way of life. In this country our founding fathers intended us to enjoy not only freedom of religion but freedom from religion. Your religious dogma and beliefs should be protected only as far as they do not require me to uphold them if they are contrary to my beliefs or disbeliefs. This lady has every cause to be angry and to seek fair compensation for the wrong which ahs been done to her. However the real victim in such cases is the constitution and the people of the United States who have been offended by this schools disrepect for the rights we all enjoy under our constitution.
Ok seriously, if my boss called me into the office and asked what night my child was conceived on... holy cow. I'd be livid.
I simply cannot imagine working for an employer where you were required to disclose details of your sex life to your superior.