A Christian student at a university in England has reportedly been
expelled for quoting Scripture about homosexuality on his personal
Facebook page. Christian Today reports the University of Sheffield dismissed the student, Felix Ngole, who was pursuing his Master’s degree in social work.
Ngole quoted Scripture in support of Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who
was jailed after she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex
couples.
The Facebook post was brought to the attention of Sheffield
administration, which led to Ngole’s dismissal from the social work
program. The student was told that he was “no longer recognised as a
University student" because others might have been offended by his
words.
The administration further decided that Ngole’s beliefs about
homosexuality affected his "ability to carry out a role as a social
worker.”
The student plans to appeal the decision to continue his studies at the university.
Ngole said, "My beliefs about marriage and sexual ethics reflect
mainstream, biblical understanding, shared by millions around the world.
Simply expressing that understanding, in a personal capacity, on my
Facebook page, cannot be allowed to become a bar to serving and helping
others in a professional capacity as a social worker."
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