Well, according to the reports, John Freshwater has been a teacher for twenty some odd years, and he also happens to be a religious man. Freshwater keeps a Bible on his desk at school, and he has also been accused of using the bible in his class.
As for John Freshwater burning crosses into student’s arms, the reports have shown a photograph picture of a student’s arm with the cross burned on it. Many parents and community members were concerned about the endangerment of the children. While the details are not obvious, some feel that this is a valid concern, while others view it as a simple and harmless science project conducted by teacher John Freshwater. One of the problems about this science project, I would think, is the use of a religious image. Do you think that John Freshwater would be in this much trouble if it were any other non-religious symbol? The science experiment was actually conducted with a electro-static device.
Well, I would certainly think twice about the science experiment if I were in John Freshwater’s place. And it is not simply about the cross, but about the burn. I am not certain about the electro-static device or how it works, but perhaps it would have been a better idea to conduct the experiment on himself or an inanimate object. I know that if my child came home with a burn or marking, no matter how small or insignificant this mark may be, I would be somewhat concerned.
Well, it seems that John Freshwater has his fair share of both supporters and opposers. Freshwater was voted to be fired from his job as a teacher, however, there are some people who view that this act was unjust and that John Freshwater was used as a scapegoat. I am following this story, and will post updates when I find out more information on it.
