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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
... respectful of her beliefs or we're no better Unfortunately for this registrar it clearly demonstrate her prejudice toward homosexual couples, but if she is prepared to live with that label that is her own choice and we must respect that in a democracy. It is unfortunate that some elements of christianity are so inflexible and apparently so intolerant. We should celebrate life and love everywhere and if two same sex people wish to commit themselves to each other for life who has the right to deny them? God help any couple getting married is what I say!
Comment | 9 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
A Christian woman has been the second to leave the post of registrar at Islington Council over refusing to perform same-sex civil partnerships because of religious beliefs. Theresa Davies says that in June 2006 she was off work for four months on sick leave with stress after she told her managers that her...
News | 23 Jun 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
...sexuals. - Doctors are permitted to refrain from carrying abortions because they may believe it to be an act of killing. For the analogy to hold, a registrar would have to believe that by marrying people of the same sex they were actually participating in a homosexual act. But no-one is asking a Christian registrar to go to bed with another person. What becomes apparent from the above is that some doctors believe that terminating a pregnancy is wrong and some may even equate it with murder. Partly for historical reasons, but mainly because doctors holding these views can still be excellent doctor...
Comment | 4 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
My hubby raised a point about this the other night. I believe the rules regarding Same Sex marriages has only recently come about. I suppose it's possible when she chose her career it didn't impact on her own beliefs. Now it does. However I agree with the point that if she's unwilling to do it now, she's in th...
Comment | 25 Jun 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
A person should not be in a position that goes against their own beliefs or values, and as far as i'm concerned where there is no factual proof, just because you dont think its right, doesn't make it so. It is what is lawful and legally binding that matters. If you are a Registrar and it is legal to marry people from the same sex then must just get on with it because its the law. Otherwise perhaps they should become a vicar for the CofE or whatever religion they are so then they can perform their duties and have some sort of backing according to beliefs.
Comment | 24 Jun 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
I strongly believe that religion of any kind must be kept private and especially away from the work place. If people's beliefs mean that they cannot perform their job, then they should look for something else. It's utterly disgraceful that religion can in any way can allow carve out certain aspects of a job.
Comment | 10 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Semantics are fine but what happened to being professional and/or keeping a professional distance at work ? Lawyers & in particular Barrasters don't have a choice if their diary is free then they have to represent the individual regardless of whether or not they 'personally' find that difficult ... Quie reason...
Comment | 10 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Well said Jake. You put the point very well. The only thing I would add is that it is not all Christians who object to homosexuality but certain Christian sects, which does not affect Jake's analogy but does emphasise how marginalised these religious beliefs are. I am CofE, Julian, and homosexuality is not against my religion. But then, CofE itself covers a wide range of different viewpoints....
Comment | 6 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Lynne Featherstone said that 'In the delivery of public services – you have to do the job and if there are elements of the job that you cannot do in all conscience – then it isn't the job for you'. This is clearly wrong - doctors have the right not to carry out abortions.
Comment | 3 Jul 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Just goes to show how difficult it actually is to be "non-judgmental" regardless of whether you are able to maintain a 'professional distance' in work as required in many vocational occupations involving people oriented services. Of course, one should be able to separate the 'sin from the sinner' whether dealing with broken offending children or adults, different cultures or ethnic origins who may not have...
Comment | 25 Jun 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Surely she is discriminating against somebody's sexual orientation. She should consider other people's feelings and genuinely held convictions and show some respect and compassion? Her Christian values are somewhat questionable.
Comment | 24 Jun 2009
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Christian registrar demoted in same-sex ceremonies dispute
Even allowing for the requirement to perform her public duty, surely as a Christian if the act offends she should turn the other cheek?
Comment | 24 Jun 2009
