Category - equalities

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17 Feb 2008

Keeping up with the Joneses

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.
12 Feb 2008

Conscience and religious exemptions
9 Nov 2007

Religious right defeated on lesbian and gay equality in the US

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.
3 Nov 2007

Communities minister fuels debate about churches and public service provision

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.
1 Nov 2007

Tribunal rules against magistrate opposed to gay adoptions

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.
30 Oct 2007

Churches need to face the challenge of change