It is gratifying to read that globally Christians are
standing up against the LGBTQ agenda to pervert the world’s morals. Civil suits
about all over the globe of Christians fighting back against being forced to
accept LGBTQ values over Biblical values.
JRH 7/8/19
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Christians Persecuted
Over LGTB Issues Fight Back
By PNW STAFF
JULY 08, 2019
The number of Christians losing their jobs and being
persecuted for their faith over LGTB issues continues to rise but many are
fighting back with lawsuits.
Mr. Tomasz vs. Ikea
The latest high-profile case is from the world's largest
furniture retailer, IKEA. A worker at the mega store had been fired from
his job after he refused to participate in a pro-LGBT event and posted Bible
verses about homosexuality on social media.
IKEA had urged workers to participate in International Day
against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on May 16 and "to stand up
for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender plus people of all sexual
orientations and gender identities."
IKEA worker, Mr. Tomasz responded that "I've been hired
to sell furniture but I'm a Christian and these aren't my values."
He then proceeded to post verses from scripture in opposition to homosexuality
on social media.
When ordered to attend a disciplinary hearing over the
verses it was demanded that he take down the posts but he refused, saying
"I cannon censor God". A few days later IKEA terminated his
contract stating that he was "expressing his opinion in a way that could
affect the rights and dignity of LGBT+ people."
Now, Mr. Tomasz is fighting back. Represented by
conservative Polish legal group, Ordo Iuris, he is suing for wrongful
termination.
"The insinuation contained in the Ikea statement is
unacceptable and violates Mr. Tomasz's personal rights," Ordo Iuris
chairman Jerzy Kwasniewski explained, noting that it "can be read as
motivated by prejudices against Christians".
Ikea was attempting to "censor the Holy Bible" and
calling the "Old Testament "legally unacceptable," Kwasniewski
added.
Poland's minister of justice, Zbigniew Ziobro, has called
the case a "shocking matter" and "absolutely scandalous if
confirmed" -- he has ordered the prosecutor's office to investigate.
Israel Folau vs. Rugby Australia
In a similar fashion to Mr. Tomasz, Australian Ruby star
Israel Folau was also fired after posting Biblical verses considered offensive
to homosexuals on social media and refusing to take them down. He
subsequently had his multi-million dollar contract with Ruby Australia
terminated.
Folau, Super Rugby's all-time record try-scorer, had a
contract until 2022 and was expected to represent the Wallabies at this year's
World Cup in Japan. In addition to his contract being terminated, the athlete
lost sponsorship deals with companies, including car manufacturer Land Rover
and sportswear brand Asics.
According to his legal representatives, Folau is now seeking
"substantial remedies from his former employers should they be found to
have breached the Fair Work Act in terminating his employment." The
athlete will challenge his firing under section 772 of the Fair Work Act, which
prohibits an individual's employment being terminated on the basis of religion.
In May, a three-member panel announced that it decided to
terminate Folau's employment over his comments. The decision made the devout
Christian the first Australian athlete to be dismissed for expressing religious
beliefs.
At the time, Folau said he was "deeply saddened"
by the decision but underscored his belief that "the Christian faith has
always been a part of my life and I believe it is my duty as a Christian to
share God's Word."
"Upholding my religious beliefs should not prevent my
ability to work or play for my club and country," he said.
"Ours is an amazing country built on important
principles, including freedom of religion," Folau continued. "A
nation made up of so many different faiths and cultural backgrounds will never
be truly rich unless this freedom applies to all of us."
He went on to state, "No Australian of any faith should
be fired for practicing their religion."
Felix Ngole vs. University of Sheffield
In a shocking case for Christian students worldwide, Felix
Ngole was dismissed as a student from Sheffield University in the UK for
posting comments on social media critical of homosexuality.
Ngole, who was a second-year Master's student studying to be
a social worker, became the subject of a "Fitness to Practice"
hearing, as he was advised that he "may have caused offense to some
individuals" and had "transgressed boundaries which are not deemed
appropriate for someone entering the social work profession."
Following additional meetings, the Sheffield committee
concluded that Ngole's beliefs would negatively affect his "ability to
carry out a role as a social worker," and was consequently advised that he
was "excluded from further study on a program leading to a professional
qualification." The school informed Ngole that he is "no longer
recognized as a university student."
However Ngole fought back with the assistance of the
Christian Legal Centre and took them to the Royal Courts of Justice.
Unfortunately the court agreed with the university that such views could
negatively affect his social work.
Undeterred, he fought back once again and this time the court of appeals agreed, ruling that "the mere expression of views on theological grounds (e.g. that 'homosexuality is a sin') does not necessarily connote that the person expressing such views will discriminate on such grounds," it said.
"In the present case, there was positive evidence to
suggest that the appellant had never discriminated on such grounds in the past
and was not likely to do so in the future (because, as he explained, the Bible
prohibited him from discriminating against anybody)."
The court expressed concern that the university's viewpoint
appeared to be that Christians can never voice such views other than behind
closed doors lest someone aware of their line of work should find out.
"In our view the implication of the university's
submission is that such religious views as these, held by Christians in
professional occupations, who hold to the literal truth of the Bible, can never
be expressed in circumstances where they might be traced back to the
professional concerned," it outlined. "In practice, this would seem
to mean expressed other than in the privacy of the home."
"In practice, if such were a proper interpretation of
professional regulation supported by law, no such believing Christian would be
secure in such a profession, unless they resolved never to express their views
on this issue other than in private," the court continued. "Even
then, what if a private expression of views was overheard and reported?"
To demonstrate the concern, the panel said that in following
the university's logic, Ngole would not even be free to speak his views at
church.
"The postings in question here were found following a
positive internet search by the anonymous complainant. What if such statements
had been revealed by a person who had attended a church service or Bible
class?" it asked.
Ngole responded to the ruling saying, "This is great
news, not only for me and my family, but for everyone who cares about freedom
of speech, especially for those working in or studying for caring professions.
As Christians we are called to care for and serve others, and publicly and privately
we must be free to express our beliefs, especially when asked, without fear of
losing our livelihoods."
"I have suffered tremendously as a result of how I was
treated by the University of Sheffield and I feel that four years of my life
have been taken away from me. Despite all this, I feel overwhelming joy that
what I have lost will be so much gain to Christians today and in the future as
a result of this important ruling for freedom."
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