University Suggests Gospel is ‘Hate Speech’
A poster promoting a "free speech" discussion at Kent State University suggested those who share the Gospel may be engaged in "hate speech."
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A poster produced by taxpayer-supported Kent State University created the suggestion that the Gospel may be “hate speech,” equating it to statements ranging from “Build A Wall” to “Women Need to Serve Their Man.” The poster, created by the university’s Center for Student Involvement, purports to promote a discussion on “free speech” issues as part of the ongoing KENTTalks series. Using “red” and “green” color coding—ostensibly to identify “safe” or “hate” speech—it features humanoid “people” figures holding up signs. One of the signs reads “You Need Jesus.” According to FOX News’ College Fix blog, the poster has certainly stirred a debate. Jared Small of the student-run Campus Ministry International is demanding the university apologize for suggesting the Gospel is hate speech, saying the poster belies an institutional bias against Christianity.
>"The university should apologize because it appears to be targeted toward one political and religious side," he said. "They could have included hate speech against president Trump or hate speech against Christians as examples. In my opinion, free speech protects hate speech to an extent. However, the university appears to show a bias against Christians and conservatives."
But Jacob Brown of the Catholic Student Association takes another view:
>"Nobody wants to be told 'You’re going to hell.' As a leader of a religious student organization, I put my face in my palm every time I see this protest, which echoes the 'zealousness' of Jesus in challenging the money changers in the temple but also comes across as 'tasteless and without empathy.' They share this with you because they believe it is in your best interest. I feel few students stop to consider this perspective.
He urged Christian students on campus to “embrace the "trial by fire” by challenging those who accuse them of hate speech.