A Christian teacher has been stopped indefinitely from teaching in any sixth-form college or children’s home in England for “misgendering” a pupil.
Joshua Sutcliffe, 33, was banned from the teaching profession for addressing a girl as a girl.
Truth is fallen
According to the Telegraph, the Teaching Regulation Authority (TRA) ruled that Mr Sutcliffe had failed to treat a pupil with “dignity and respect”. They also claim he failed to protect the pupil’s well-being because he did not use the “preferred pronouns” of a girl who “identified as a boy”.
Apart from the allegations of “misgendering a pupil”, Mr Sutcliffe was also found in the wrong for expressing views against gay marriage when questioned by a pupil. He was accused of failing to “consider the potential impact” on his pupils, particularly those who may be practising same-sex relationships. We have stated the Biblical position on sodomy many times, not least here:
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On the matter of truth the word of God is clear.
John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
The prophets even condemn societies like ours:
Isaiah 59:14 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
Hosea 4:2 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.
Given the reasons for this ban, it is safe to report the 33-year-old was stripped of his license because he spoke against sodomy, and used the correct pronouns to address a pupil. The former teacher can apply for the ban to be removed in 2025.
Teacher’s response
Mr Sutcliffe, a former maths teacher at the Cherwell School, a state secondary in Oxford, admitted to not using the pupil’s preferred pronouns and said he was “devastated” by the ruling, but owes no apology.
He plans to appeal and is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre.
‘I believe affirming children in gender confusion in the classroom is psychologically damaging for them. I refuse to go against my conscience and cause a child harm and refuse to apologise for that,’ he told the Telegraph.
Standards ‘broken’
The panel claimed the teacher fell significantly short of the standard expected of a teacher.
Meanwhile, the teaching guide says: “Teachers make the ‘education’ of their pupils their ‘first concern’, and are accountable for achieving the highest standards in work and conduct.
“Teachers act with ‘honesty and integrity’; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils”.
How is it possible in that light that putting education first, and acting with honesty and integrity has become a crime? Read our related stories on the transgenderism scandal:
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‘Psychologically damaging’ for children
The ruling comes as schools wait for detailed government guidance for schools on how to respond to transgender pupils. The guidance is due to be published in summer 2023.
A Whitehall source told the Telegraph that the guidance will reflect the interim findings of the Cass review, an NHS-commissioned report by pediatrician Dr Hilary Cass.
She warned that allowing children to “socially transition” to their preferred gender was “not a neutral act” and could have a “significant” impact on their “psychological functioning”.
More Risks
In our previous articles , we made clear the risks of gender alteration, be it male or female.
Although critics claim that gender reassignment procedures can alleviate the distress and psychological pain they say young people with gender dysphoria experience, vaginoplasty surgery carries risks and potential complications on top of the ill-effects of hormonal medicines.
These risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, loss of sensation, complications related to anesthesia, or even death, as with the aforementioned 16-year-old.
Recovery time can also be lengthy, and follow-up care is often required to monitor healing and address any issues that may arise. The Lord Jesus said medicine is for people who are ill:
Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Education NOT indoctrination
In a separate case, a court has ruled against Christian parents who took a London school to court after it prevented pupils, including her 4-year-old son, from opting out of a school ‘gay pride’ event.
Ms Izzy Montague filed a complaint after she was told her son could not opt out of an LGBTQ event staged at Heavers Farm School despite the family’s Christian beliefs.
The parents, Izzy and Shane Montague are to appeal their case after the Central London County Court dismissed their claim against their child’s former school, Heavers Farm, for attempting to force him to participate in an “LGBT-themed Pride Parade”.
Truth is indeed fallen and equity cannot enter when the UK establishment passes such perverse rulings. They can run on for a long time, but in the end, God will not be mocked:
Eccl 5:8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
Read and Pray
READ ALSO: Deut 6:6-7; Prov 16:12, 25:5, 29:14; Ezek 16:49-50; Matthew 18:1-10; Ephesians 6:4; 1 John 3: 7-8.
PRAY: Pray for the minds of our children against evil vices and corrupt practices. Pray against plans to destroy the family unit ordained by God. Thank God for the Department of Education for their decision to investigate and pray their guidance will be righteous. Pray for the wisdom of God in our leaders.
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At least part of the problem is with the Ecclesia! If the Church was doing what she has been commanded, the forces of darkness would be less able to lead people into such rebellion.
Has Joshua been totally banned? Your article said he has been banned from teaching at A level sixth form colleges and childrens homes, so might he be able to teach outside of these? It may make no difference because the same issue could arise again. This is looking like a new form of covid passport. This is a pronouns passport, unless you speak the pronouns, you are excluded from work.
Absolutely agree with the above comment. Anglican Mainstream, MSC Group having been saying this for years, where is the church? It is AWOL, MIA (Missing in action) and AATW(Asleep at the wheel).
Joshua should be able to get the ban thrown out by a decent court, the problem is that this is now becoming more difficult. There are cases that support him; Asher’s Bakers – you cannot compel speech; Forstater-v-CGD – A person with a gender critical belief cannot be discriminated against; Dr Mackereth – his ban from the GMC has been overturned (He told me when I met him with the other evangelists at the London gay pride outreach we did the other week (He is a great preacher btw); Miller-v-UK Gov, College of Policing – free speech is paramount; Kristie HIggs – who just won her appeal.
If all else fails I suggest those discriminated like this pray about teaching overseas, at least countries outside the UK have not lost their marbles. It will be a bit like the Pilgrim Fathers.
It is not that there are no good people in Britain, it’s just that none of them are running the country.