Duke Amachree

Duke Amachree, a homelessness prevention officer for Wandsworth Council, was suspended after suggesting to a client who was suffering from an incurable illness that doctors did not have all the answers, and for asking her whether she had tried putting her faith in God. He was then later sacked for gross misconduct. An employment tribunal rejected his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief in August 2010.

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Article by Andrea Minichiello Williams – CEO Christian Concern In Acts 17 we find the apostle Paul publicly addressing the Athenians with the gospel
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In an unprecedented move, senior Church figures are forcing a showdown with the judiciary over an allegation that some of the country’s most senior judges are prejudiced against Christianity.