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body representing Catholic Bishops has defended its right to withhold
employment against gay people within its education and health
institutions. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has given
evidence to a Senate Committee which is investigating the
Government's planned changes to anti-discrimination laws. The
proposed bill allows an exemption for religious bodies if the
decision is necessary to avoid injury to religious sensitivities. Fr.
Brian Lucas; General Secretary for the Australian Bishops, says the
exemption protects religious freedom: “The legislation would allow
the school, in balancing those conflicting rights, to say to that
teacher 'wouldn't it be better if you found employment somewhere that
is more consistent with what your beliefs are.'”
Joseph Sciambra: How Our Lord Jesus Christ Saved Me From Homosexuality, Pornography, and the Occult
I agree totally.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of something Pastor Joseph Prince said. Being a Christian is not a requirement to attend praise and worship services. He spoke of some non-Christians who repeatedly returned for several years. They had no intention of accepting Our Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Those people were asked to leave.
We don't know why they kept coming. I know of people who hang around Christians because it makes them look good and they know the blessings of God can "rub off" on them. They are settling for crumbs instead of eating meals with the King at His table.
I know of preachers who have never accepted Christ but have led many souls to Him. They enjoy the prestige, money, and sadly in some cases the women that their position brings.
I am sure the Church prayerfully seeks God's guidance in all decision making. That does not mean He won't say, "That man is Muslim. I want you to hire him." God knows best and He loves best! T. W.