UK:Rejection of religious discrimination raises fears of exclusion of Christians
UK: Rejection of religious discrimination claims raise fears of 'exclusion of Christians'
Religious leaders and campaigners said the rejection of religious discrimination claims by three Christians will have a 'chilling effect' on people's right to their beliefs and raised concerns about the future persecution of Christians
Campaigners will submit papers to the European Court of Human Rights in a final attempt to overturn rulings they say have restricted religious freedom for Christians and effectively persecuted those wanting to publicly practise their religion
By Claire Carter
THE TELEGRAPH
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news
May 29, 2013
Campaigners warned the decision by the European Court of Human Rights could see more cases where Christians lose their jobs because of their religion, following David Cameron's gay marriage bill.
The Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali said he thought the decision by the court not to take the cases of Lillian Ladele, Shirley Chaplin and Gary McFarlane further, raised fears of a "systemic exclusion of people" from public roles because of their beliefs.
Marriage registrar Miss Ladele was disciplined by Islington council for refusing to conduct civil partnership ceremonies when they were legalised in 2004, and Mrs Chaplin, a former nurse, was transferred to desk duties after she refused to take off a crucifix. Mr McFarlane was dismissed as a relationship counsellor at charity Relate after he said he was prepared to counsel same sex couples but not to discuss sexual issues.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Religious leaders and campaigners said the rejection of religious discrimination claims by three Christians will have a 'chilling effect' on people's right to their beliefs and raised concerns about the future persecution of Christians
Campaigners will submit papers to the European Court of Human Rights in a final attempt to overturn rulings they say have restricted religious freedom for Christians and effectively persecuted those wanting to publicly practise their religion
By Claire Carter
THE TELEGRAPH
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news
May 29, 2013
Campaigners warned the decision by the European Court of Human Rights could see more cases where Christians lose their jobs because of their religion, following David Cameron's gay marriage bill.The Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali said he thought the decision by the court not to take the cases of Lillian Ladele, Shirley Chaplin and Gary McFarlane further, raised fears of a "systemic exclusion of people" from public roles because of their beliefs.
Marriage registrar Miss Ladele was disciplined by Islington council for refusing to conduct civil partnership ceremonies when they were legalised in 2004, and Mrs Chaplin, a former nurse, was transferred to desk duties after she refused to take off a crucifix. Mr McFarlane was dismissed as a relationship counsellor at charity Relate after he said he was prepared to counsel same sex couples but not to discuss sexual issues.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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