Religion row as appeal judge dismisses Christian's sacking appeal

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A marriage guidance counsellor’s bid to challenge his sacking for refusing to give sex therapy to homosexuals has led to a serious clash between the Christian lobby and the judiciary.

In a powerful dismissal of the application to appeal, Lord Justice Laws said legislation to protect views held purely on religious grounds could not be justified.

He said it was an irrational idea “but it is also divisive, capricious and arbitrary”.
religious beliefs.

guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/apr/29/court-dismisses-christian-employment-appeal

“…capricious and arbutrary religious beliefs”.

 

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Tyranny of the minority.

 

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Tyranny of the minority.

A minority that has immense support in government-backed legislation and the judiciary.

Here’s a link to the background of the case.

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1080638/I-sacked-Relate—just-Im-Christian-refused-sex-advice-gay-couples.html