a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1333:"<span style="font-size: larger;">The Thomas More Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit against the Howell Public School District, and teacher, Johnson McDowell, for punishment and humiliation toward a student after he expressed his religious belief opposing homosexuality during class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">The student was specifically asked by McDowell about his feelings on homosexuals. Daniel responded that as a Catholic he was offended by the gay and lesbian lifestyle. Because of his answer, Daniel was ordered to leave the classroom under threat of suspension.<br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">The question we have to ask ourselves is: What is free speech and when does it become considered hate speech even if it is an integral part of a religious belief structure?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">For an article on the lawsuit and the specifics related to the controversy click on the following story link:</span><br />
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