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Samantha Fulnecky, a junior at the University of Oklahoma, received a failing grade on a psychology essay assignment after she cited the Bible and wrote that society pushing the belief in multiple genders is demonic and severely harms American youth.

Samantha Fulnecky, a junior at the University of Oklahoma, received a failing grade on a psychology essay assignment after she cited the Bible and wrote that society pushing the belief in multiple genders is demonic and severely harms American youth.

Instructor Mel Curth gave the assignment a zero, stating in feedback that points were not deducted because of the student's beliefs but rather because the paper did not answer the assignment questions, contradicted itself, heavily used personal ideology over empirical evidence and was at times offensive.

Instructor Mel Curth gave the assignment a zero, stating in feedback that points were not deducted because of the student's beliefs but rather because the paper did not answer the assignment questions, contradicted itself, heavily used personal ideology over empirical evidence and was at times offensive.

Fulnecky filed a discrimination complaint with the university alleging she was penalized for her religious beliefs and use of freedom of speech, prompting the school to place the instructor on administrative leave pending a full review of the situation.

Fulnecky filed a discrimination complaint with the university alleging she was penalized for her religious beliefs and use of freedom of speech, prompting the school to place the instructor on administrative leave pending a full review of the situation.

The University of Oklahoma stated it takes seriously concerns involving First Amendment rights, including religious freedoms, and confirmed that the failing grade would not affect Fulnecky's academic standing while the investigation continues.

The University of Oklahoma stated it takes seriously concerns involving First Amendment rights, including religious freedoms, and confirmed that the failing grade would not affect Fulnecky's academic standing while the investigation continues.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt called the situation deeply concerning and urged university regents to review the investigation results to ensure other students are not unfairly penalized for their beliefs, while the university's Turning Point USA chapter amplified the story on social media.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt called the situation deeply concerning and urged university regents to review the investigation results to ensure other students are not unfairly penalized for their beliefs, while the university's Turning Point USA chapter amplified the story on social media.

The controversy emerged amid ongoing debates over academic freedom on college campuses and President Trump's push to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and restrict how campuses discuss issues of race, gender and sexuality.

The controversy emerged amid ongoing debates over academic freedom on college campuses and President Trump's push to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and restrict how campuses discuss issues of race, gender and sexuality.

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