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When Speaking Honestly Got Me Fired: A Christian Teacher’s Experience with Today’s Cancel Culture

I never thought I’d be “that person”—the one trending on social media for simply speaking what they believe. But here I am, a 55-year-old Christian teacher, who shared my views on marriage when asked, only to be fired for what they called hate speech.

Let me take you back. It wasn’t a rant. It wasn’t aggressive. A student asked me—respectfully—about my beliefs on marriage. As a follower of Christ, I answered truthfully: I believe marriage is between one man and one woman. That’s what I’ve been taught and what I teach my children. But in today’s world, truth feels like a risk. And apparently, my belief crossed the line.

Within days, I was summoned by school administrators, labeled intolerant, and let go. Just like that. Decades of teaching, mentoring, and caring for students—gone over a single conversation. I didn’t scream. I didn’t shame. I simply shared my personal view when asked. But now, I’m branded a bigot.

Here’s the hard part—I’m not angry. I’m heartbroken. I believe in treating every student with kindness, regardless of who they are. But being fired for being honest? That’s not inclusion. That’s silencing.

I’m sharing this because I know I’m not alone. So many of us are scared to speak our truth. Cancel culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a real force. And it’s pushing people like me out of our classrooms, our jobs, and our communities.

We need to relearn how to disagree without destroying each other. We need space to speak with love, without fear. And if my story starts that conversation, maybe it was worth the cost.