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  • (U.K.)Christian couple forced to quit fostering after refusing to tell kids its 'good to be gay'

    10/23/2007 10:45:18 AM PDT · by Stoat · 84 replies · 435+ views
    The Daily Mail (U.K.) ^ | October 23, 2007 | JAMES MILLS
    Christian couple forced to quit fostering after refusing to tell kids its 'good to be gay'By JAMES MILLS - More by this author » Last updated at 17:56pm on 23rd October 2007  As devoted foster parents, Vincent and Pauline Matherick have provided a stable family home for almost 30 vulnerable children.  But the couple's latest foster son is being taken away from them by social workers because they have refused to promote homosexuality. They say that to do so would go against their Christian faith.  Vincent and Pauline Matherick: Face being struck off despite fostering 28 times The 11-year-old...
  • Gay man wins Church discrimination case (UK)

    07/21/2007 2:11:43 PM PDT · by Baladas · 12 replies · 572+ views
    Telegraph.co uk ^ | 19/07/2007
    A gay man has won his case for unlawful discrimination after he was refused a job as a youth worker by the Church of England. The employment tribunal ruled John Reaney, 42, was discriminated against "on the grounds of sexual orientation" by the Hereford Diocesan Board of Finance. John Reaney: 'Gay Christians are entitled to fair and respectful treatment' During the tribunal hearing, Mr Reaney said he was questioned by the Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Rev Anthony Priddis, on his previous gay relationship during a meeting in July last year. He described the encounter as embarrassing and humiliating and...