Europe

In an astonishing email, Adam Tallis, General Manager of Ampersand at The Law Society, said: "The nature of your event has recently been drawn to our attention, and it is contrary to our diversity policy, espousing as it does an ethos which is opposed to same sex marriage." 

"What is significant here is that the lay reader whose licence has been temporarily ‘withdrawn’ for two months supports the Coalition for Marriage, while the lay readers who oppose it – and who stood up in front of the congregation to dispute publicly with Mr Gowlland – are not subject to any disciplinary action.”

A Christian doctor sacked after emailing a prayer to colleagues lost his claim for unfair dismissal after a tribunal judge ruled that there was no place for religious references at work.

One of the most prominent figures in the Church of England has joined a landmark court case over the right of Christians to wear the cross.

UK churches fear that they could be forced to perform gay marriages. Christians in the West are coming under increased pressure due to the growing influence of secularists.

“The decision represents a direct threat to the democratic right to freedom of speech and we intend to continue the fight through the appeal process."

The court banned an ad to be run by the Christian radio. The ad asked Christians to report about their experiences of facing marginalization at workplace. 

‘Christians are driven underground. There appears to be a clear animus to the Christian faith and to Judaeo-Christian values. Clearly the courts of the United Kingdom require guidance.’

“We are saddened that this level of censorship is in operation in a city that regards itself as tolerant. We think that this is a mistake and we think it is very important that people have the opportunity to debate freely from all points of view.”

“This ruling, while not fatal to Mr Smith’s case, is deeply concerning. It reinforces the widely-held perception that Christians are not afforded the same human rights as others.