Calif. Christian School Defends Decision to Ban Student With Gay Parents

A Christian school in San Diego, California has defended its decision to ban a student because her parents are lesbians.

The Mt. Erie Christian Academy in San Diego has received criticism after it allegedly banned a student because her two parents are lesbian partners.

Although the girl's parents are arguing that they have been discriminated against based on their sexuality, the director of Mt. Erie Christian Academy told the local KGVT media outlet that the girl was banned because "[the] Bible says homosexuality is a sin. We don't condone any sinful lifestyles."

The media outlet goes on to cite the school's code of conduct, which states that the school maintains the right to enroll students based on their home atmosphere.

"On those occasions in which the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home is counter to or in opposition to the biblical lifestyle that the school teaches, the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student," the school's handbook reads.

The school reportedly updated its handbook following the June Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage a constitutional right.

The Christian school referenced the controversy in a Facebook post this week, writing: "We stand firmly behind our board's decision and ask that you support us through this time. We may receive some backlash from those who do not respect our Biblical perspective, however we will continue to provide a Christian education."