I waited to post until I got first-hand info. I know this teacher and the class/school choose him for a reason: he is a beloved teacher with strong morals and they know his beliefs. My 3rd cousin was in the graduating class and several of my relatives were in the audience. I regret not being able to be there in person.
I asked my cousin for her first-hand summary and here it is. Yes, he has a "Christian" message but, no, he is not anti-female. He spoke to the guys, too. He is against anything that destroys families and people. In that graduating class, many will not have a "career" (due to demographics) but will work minimum-wage jobs or be a SAHM. He was lifting up those who will not be highly educated and giving every student a moral goal.
"Hi, Claudia! This is ridiculous. The gist of his message is that the rebels of the 60s changed the world by encouraging free love and unproductive lives and that has now become the norm...that people like Sheryl Crowe who sings, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad" and Lady Gaga who says, "I was born this way" promote ridiculous messages. His example was that his kids were born to poop in the tub, but at some point, you have to grow up. They aren't saying that he also stressedt that the world doesn't need more millionaire male entrepreneurs...it needs fathers who put family first. His speech was to encourage them to be "rebels" and do the right thing, not get wrapped up in the ways of the world and do whatever makes YOU happy with no regard for others. He even mentioned "the carpenter who changed the world." I'm surprised that wasn't the point of controversy they fixated on since he dared to bring religion into a school setting. It was an awesome message, and the first person to stand up and clap was a female Senior. He received a several minute standing ovation from the whole audience. "
OK, you can agree or disagree with his "Christian" message but the whole slant was personal responsibility for your actions and the family you create. I personally believe that is missing in our society today and needs to be re-introduced at many levels.
Flame suit is ON.
I asked my cousin for her first-hand summary and here it is. Yes, he has a "Christian" message but, no, he is not anti-female. He spoke to the guys, too. He is against anything that destroys families and people. In that graduating class, many will not have a "career" (due to demographics) but will work minimum-wage jobs or be a SAHM. He was lifting up those who will not be highly educated and giving every student a moral goal.
"Hi, Claudia! This is ridiculous. The gist of his message is that the rebels of the 60s changed the world by encouraging free love and unproductive lives and that has now become the norm...that people like Sheryl Crowe who sings, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad" and Lady Gaga who says, "I was born this way" promote ridiculous messages. His example was that his kids were born to poop in the tub, but at some point, you have to grow up. They aren't saying that he also stressedt that the world doesn't need more millionaire male entrepreneurs...it needs fathers who put family first. His speech was to encourage them to be "rebels" and do the right thing, not get wrapped up in the ways of the world and do whatever makes YOU happy with no regard for others. He even mentioned "the carpenter who changed the world." I'm surprised that wasn't the point of controversy they fixated on since he dared to bring religion into a school setting. It was an awesome message, and the first person to stand up and clap was a female Senior. He received a several minute standing ovation from the whole audience. "
OK, you can agree or disagree with his "Christian" message but the whole slant was personal responsibility for your actions and the family you create. I personally believe that is missing in our society today and needs to be re-introduced at many levels.
Flame suit is ON.