Faith
Virginia School Board Protects Faith Rights
Faith Facts
- Chesapeake Public Schools Board voted 7-2 to prohibit forced use of pronouns contrary to biological sex.
- The new policy upholds teachers’ and students’ rights not to be compelled to speak against their beliefs.
- Court settlements in Virginia and Kansas affirmed protections for educators acting on faith convictions.
The Chesapeake Public Schools Board in Virginia has moved to safeguard the freedoms of Christian teachers and students by barring policies that force the use of chosen pronouns conflicting with their God-given sex. Their decision directly protects the right to act according to faith and conscience, honoring biblical truth about gender.
The board clarified that employees may voluntarily use alternative pronouns, but no one can be compelled to do so against their religious or constitutional convictions.
“A person who does not fundamentally agree with the use of alternative pronouns and titles cannot be compelled to use them,” Swygert said.
Resistance came from those promoting progressive gender ideology, but the decision affirms that faith-driven values and constitutional rights take priority over cultural trends.
Similar cases across America, including settlements for teachers disciplined for upholding Christian beliefs, underscore the importance of policies like these in safeguarding religious liberty.
As Christian citizens, we must continue to defend family, faith, and freedom in our schools and communities. Stand for your values and be a light in your local school system.