FOTF Labels Anti-Bullying Programs “Pro-Homosexual Curriculum”

As if the last post did not sufficiently underscore the vileness of the current face of "godly Christians" and "family values" organizations, Focus on the Family ("FOTF") has more or less endorsed anti-gay bullying. It seems the godly folk at FOTF are lambasting Barack and Michelle Obama for last week's anti-bullying conference at the White House. The holier than thou set at FOTF describe the conference and anti-bullying initiatives in general as promoting a "pro-homosexual curriculum." Stated another way, the Christianists want free rein to bash, denigrate and abuse LGBT students and generally make their lives a living Hell. All while patting themselves on the back for their "godliness." Candidly, it makes me want to vomit - especially because too many in the MSM continue to give deference to these purveyors of unvarnished hate. Here are some highlights from Right Wing Watch:
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The Religious Right continues to parade the myth that gays and lesbians are trying to “recruit” followers in schools, and are increasingly using the lie as the basis of their opposition to anti-bullying programs. Leaders and groups continue to describe anti-bullying policies as attempts to “homosexualize their children” and “promote homosexuality in kids” through “homosexual indoctrination.”
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Focus on the Family has been at the forefront of challenging anti-bullying policies, which often cover the widespread harassment and bullying directed towards LGBT youth. Through initiatives like “True Tolerance” and the “Day of Dialogue,” Focus on the Family uses anti-gay rhetoric to attack proponents of anti-bullying policies.
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When the White House recently held a conference on the problem of bullying in schools, Focus on the Family’s political arm CitizenLink quickly announced their disapproval and said that Obama is trying “to promote pro-homosexual curriculum.”
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Here are highlights direct from FOTF's propaganda piece, Citizen Link:
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The Obama administration, however, apparently wants to use the crisis to promote pro-homosexual curriculum. The White House Conference of Bullying Prevention, which took place Thursday, provided a platform for gay activists and their allies to promote their agenda — which increasingly is being pushed into the classroom.
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Included in the curriculum is a video called “That’s a Family!” which depicts 9- and 10-year-olds lauding the benefits of living with two moms or two dads — an has elicited protests from parents across the country. The video has an accompanying teachers’ handbook that features a crossword puzzle for students that uses words such as “transgender.”
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The home page of the government’s official website on the issue addresses just two types of bullying: cyberbullying and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) bullying. The site, which links directly to HRC’s “Welcoming Schools” program
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The taxpayer-funded government website also directs students to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).