Category - equalities

Church challenged to eliminate discrimination

agency reporter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:07:37 +0100

The Methodist Conference has received a major report challenging the Church to eliminate discrimination in an increasingly diverse Christian community.

Keeping up with the Joneses

Simon Barrow — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:34:51 +0000

There would seem to be a contradiction in Bishop of Liverpool James Jones speaking up bravely for lesbian and gay people pastorally in a new book, and then defending the very privilege which enables his church to discriminate against them in law.

Conscience and religious exemptions

Press Office — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:34:25 +0000

Commenting on the Archbishop of Canterbury's claim that rights of conscience for religion necessitate the granting of exemptions from UK legislation, the Christian think-tank Ekklesia says that whi

Religious right defeated on lesbian and gay equality in the US

staff writers — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:38:41 +0000

Despite intense lobbying from the religious right in the USA, the Democratic-led House of Representatives has defied a White House veto threat by voting to outlaw workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Communities minister fuels debate about churches and public service provision

staff writers — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:23:25 +0000

Church and faith groups have a key role to play in bringing transformation to communities across the UK, according to the government minister responsible. But critics say many questions remain about the agendas of both parties.

Tribunal rules against magistrate opposed to gay adoptions

staff writers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:51:59 +0000

An English magistrate who says he felt forced to resign because he was unwilling to enact the law on adoption by gay and lesbian couples has lost his appeal over claims that he was subject to anti-Christian discrimination.

Churches need to face the challenge of change

Press Office — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:40:07 +0000

From an interview in the latest issue of SCM's 'Movement' magazine with Ekklesia co-director Simon Barrow, examining the challenge to the churches of post-Christendom, the current era in which thei