Embattled Principal Stands Down Amid Backlash Over Faith-Based Statement on Sexuality

The principal of an Australian Christian independent school mired in controversy over an enrolment contract affirming the school’s stance on gender and sexuality has stood down, saying he is “heartbroken.” Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane, Queensland has been the target of public criticism and two government-led probes in response to a contract it sent to parents on Jan. 28. The agreement, which it subsequently withdrew on Feb. 3, described homosexuality as a sin and stated t...