Hi All, Please add this to your prayers.
Regards Ernie
From: Andrea
Minichiello Williams [mailto:AndreaWilliams@...]
Sent: 10 September 2009 09:56
To: St. Marys Island Church
Subject: Case Prayer Request -
Employment Appeal Tribunal Today 10/09/2009
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Case
of Gary McFarlane.
his
Christian views with his supervisors so that his position could be discussed
and if necessary accommodated. Any such discussions were, however, pre-empted
by unexpected meetings between Mr McFarlane and his manager in October 2007
when he was asked to state his views regarding same sex couples. Despite
explaining that he would counsel couples in compliance with Relate's Equal
Opportunities Policy, and that he would raise any issues with his supervisors
and manager, as good practice required, Mr McFarlane was suspended in early
January 2008 and then dismissed in March 2008. Mr McFarlane was given no
other choice than to subject his religious faith to the Equal Opportunities
Policy. Although
he won his wrongful dismissal claim at the first Trial the issue of his
religious liberty is now being considered by the Employment Appeal Tribunal. A
fundamental issue is being raised in this case as to whether Christian faith
presents a bar to Governmental and numerous private sector employments. In a
number of decisions it has been held lawful for an employer to require
adherence to an Equal Opportunities Policy,
and compel Christians to support the practice of sexual conduct that they
believe is sinful. In short, a condition of employment will be the support of
practices contrary to their faith. These rulings will drive many Christians
out of many employments; and in an age in which the Government is an
important employer, significant restriction on our liberties is taking place. Pray for
the Tribunal that they can make a brave decision supporting freedom of
religion and for Counsel and the Christian Legal Centre working on this case
today. Your
prayers are important.
Andrea
Minichiello Williams 020 7467
5421 Christian
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