“Jesus doesn’t like you being there,” says Simon

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“Miss, why did Jesus actually die? Is that because of Hitler?” That’s what Mirthe (9) asks during history class. “Um, no,” I say. “Hitler lived two thousand years after Jesus. So that’s not possible. Jesus was sentenced to death by the Romans.”

“But why?” Mirth asks. I move and dig into my memory. “Because he said he was the king of the Jews,” I say. “And the Romans thought that they were the masters of the Jews. But Jesus was popular. Many people believed him. Still.” I intend to update my students – and myself – in Bible knowledge.

Jesus

Simon doesn’t need that. His parents are Pentecostal, that’s why. He adds what else Jesus said according to his parents: “Jesus also thought that homosexuals should not exist. That’s what my mom and dad say.” “Then I wouldn’t even exist,” says self-assured Mirthe, who has two nice mothers. Simon now gets a red face from embarrassment. But he apparently feels it is his duty to explain the Bible. “Yes, but Jesus doesn’t approve of you being there.”

“Jesus thought that gays should not exist. That’s what my mom and dad say”

My mouth falls open. There is a thunderous silence in the class. Until Mirthe starts to cry. I walk over to her and give her a hug. I decide to publicly undermine the authority of Simon’s parents.

“Simon, parents are very important, but they can also be wrong,” I say. “And here I think they are really wrong. Jesus loves everyone. I will talk to them.” What a bizarre lesson this is.

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Two moms

Mirthe’s biological mother is called Claar. The donor father is the brother of her other mother, Jet. That never led to questions from the other kids, as far as I know. Until now, at least.

“Miss, you need a seed to have children, don’t you?” Floor asks. “And only men have that, don’t they?” Mirthe, who dried her tears: “My moms were in love with each other. And then they asked my dad for a seed.” “But you can’t just ask someone that, can you?” says Melissa, especially Mirthe’s best friend, who apparently never thought about it either.

“You can’t just ask someone for a seed, can you?”

“Yes, if you know someone very well and like them,” says Mirthe. “And my father knows my mothers very well, because he is the brother of my mother Jet.” “Hey?” says Simon. “But then you get handicapped children, don’t you?” Mirthe: “No, because he gave the seed to my mom Claar.” “Oh,” says Melissa, and she dives back into her history book.

“I also have two salamanders,” says Mirthe. Simon, still red-faced, says, “Can I see them? Sorry for what I said.” He loves reptiles, that’s why. “Come and play with me,” says Mirthe forgivingly. She is particularly proud of her salamanders. I would be surprised if the visit continues. Simon probably doesn’t like his parents. I intend to have a heart-to-heart talk with them. About Jesus and Mirth.

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