Editorial Of The Day

In Kansas, the Wichita East High School Messenger has published an editorial advising students against same-sex dating. Because it's not normal and there's that pesky Leviticus bit about putting you to death.

These relationships just are not normal. One thing to notice is that there is legislation against homosexual marriage. However, there are no legislative restrictions to same sex dating. Dating does often lead to marriage, so same sex dating should be frowned upon. Some teens see it as abnormal, as well as the intimacy that comes with it. Some people believe that since the Bible verse Leviticus 18:22 said “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination,” they do not think it is proper for same sex relations.

Also, less commonly cited, is the death penalty called for in another Bible verse, Leviticus 20:13, “If a man also lie with man, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” These are the most common arguments against homosexual marriage and/or dating. Same sex dating in high school is not accepted by many, despite the efforts of a few. It is a social disruption in many cases, and should be kept out of school to ensure our educational mission with as little of a distraction as possible.

According to Michael Jones at Change.org, the editorial has generated local media coverage and outrage from some parents and students. The Wichita School District has defended the piece in the name of journalistic freedom, saying, "Staff by law cannot stop the article if it is not libelous, slanderous, and doesn't cause a disruption."

(Tipped by JMG reader Nick)